Irembo, in a recent statement, indicated that the partnership aims at empowering local talent thereby propelling Rwanda to the forefront of digital innovation.
The two institutions are collaborating on an ongoing internship program that comprises 28 interns, 16 of whom are from the prestigious coding academy.
Irembo, responsible for building and maintaining the government's one-stop service portal, said that the cohort of interns who joined the company in March 2024 is the largest so far.
The company praised the interns for the significant strides made over the last several months, which include building and testing more than 100 services on top of the IremboGov technology portal.
'Their efforts have substantially accelerated the delivery cadence of new services and further positioned IremboGov as the one-stop portal for government services,' the statement reads in part.
Irembo noted that the interns have also contributed to advancing the company's AI initiatives through successful experimentations. These include chatbots to answer questions about IremboGov services, assistants to improve developer productivity, and natural language processing for analytics.
'The interns are cultivating valuable teamwork and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment under the mentorship of Irembo's seasoned engineers,' said the statement.
According to the company, the talent and skills shown by the interns reflect the high-quality education and training provided by RCA and the diverse expertise brought in through the professional internship program.
'Their work drives significant progress in Irembo's projects, demonstrating the powerful synergy between academic learning, professional growth, and real-world application. This collaboration creates a dynamic and productive atmosphere, fostering innovation and excellence in all our initiatives,' Irembo noted.
Patrick Ndjientcheu, Chief Product and Engineering Officer at Irembo, affirmed that the ongoing partnership reflects shared vision to nurture the next generation of African tech peers.
'The interns' achievements showcase their hard work, dedication, and the innovative spirit that drives us all. We are excited to continue this partnership, creating more opportunities for growth and innovation. Together, we are building a digitally empowered Rwanda,' Ndjientche stated.
Dr Papias Niyigena, Principal of Rwanda Coding Academy, also lauded the students' contributions to Irembo's Innovative projects.
He said the partnership highlights the strength of the institution's curriculum and showcases students' exceptional talent and potential.
'By collaborating with Irembo, we aim to create meaningful opportunities for our students to excel and drive technological advancements, ultimately contributing to Rwanda's growth as a tech hub in Africa,' he said.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/business/article/irembo-partners-with-rca-to-nurture-young-engineers
