Liliane Uwonkunda, an intern at Rope Technology Ltd, is learning about software development and hopes to create her own application
Patrick Nzabonimpa
Monday, April 03, 2023
In the rural areas of developing countries like Rwanda, women often face unique challenges that hinder their economic and social empowerment. However, technology has emerged as a powerful tool for transforming their lives, despite some challenges that still arise.
Rita Nishimwe, a young girl from Karongi district’s Rubengera Sector, is one example.
Despite facing challenges such as limited opportunities and lack of access to resources, Nishimwe found a way to create a job for herself by becoming an MTN agent, thanks to a simple mobile phone, she now facilitates transactions for different people and earns a monthly salary…