The campus is dedicated to the School of Business Management and Economics. Located in the heart of Kigali's bustling Remera neighbourhood, the campus, formerly home to AIMS, has been transformed into a cutting-edge learning environment designed to inspire innovation, leadership, and high-impact business education.
Students began classes shortly after the official opening, filling the campus with renewed energy as they explored its smart classrooms, advanced computer labs, collaborative study areas, and modern academic facilities. University leaders praised the campus as a bold step toward delivering world-class, industry-aligned education and enriching the student experience.
Professor George Kimathi, Vice Chancellor, expressed profound pride during the historic first day of classes.'These state-of-the-art facilities reflect our collective vision for a globally competitive institution. The lecture halls, computer and research labs, hostels, and recreational areas were all designed to offer a holistic, inspiring, and world-class academic experience. This is where champions will be created.'
Speaking on the broader impact of the new campus, Mr. Philibert Afrika, Chairman of the Governing Body, emphasized UoK's ambition to lead regional business education and strengthen Africa's professional talent pipeline. 'This new campus is not merely an expansion of our physical footprint; it is a dedicated centre of excellence. Here, we will nurture exceptional talent across Financial Management, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership, skills urgently needed in Rwanda's evolving economy and across the continent.'
Professor Manasseh Nshuti, Chairman of the Board of Promoters, connected the inauguration to the university's long-term institutional transformation agenda. 'This milestone aligns perfectly with our 2025â€"2029 strategic pillars, infrastructure development, digital transformation, and industry engagement. By investing in world-class learning spaces like Remera, UoK affirms its commitment to becoming a beacon of innovation and sustainability in higher education.'
In the first week of December 2025, barely weeks after its official opening, the Remera Campus achieved another historic first as UoK, in partnership with EduHubAfric, hosted the inaugural Pan-African Economics Olympiad (PAEO).
The four-day event brought together 120 brilliant secondary school students from Rwanda, Kenya, and Nigeria, turning the campus into a buzzing centre of innovation, collaboration, and youthful intellectual competition.
Students competed in Economics, Financial Literacy, and an intense Business Case Challenge. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Professor Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation & Enterprise) of the University of Kigali, underscored the importance of nurturing economic thinking among Africa's youth.
'Africa's future will be shaped by young people who can think critically, understand economic systems, and apply financial literacy to real-world challenges. Initiatives such as the Pan-African Economics Olympiad go beyond competition; they cultivate a Pan-African mindset, encourage collaboration across borders, and prepare the next generation of economists, entrepreneurs, and policy leaders our continent urgently needs,' she said.
Rwanda excelled in Economics and Financial Literacy, earning top positions across multiple categories, while Kenya's iconic Alliance High School clinched the Business Case Challenge, demonstrating outstanding creativity and analytical depth. These achievements mark a powerful step forward for the region's future economists, innovators, and business thinkers.
The Remera Campus's modern design enriched the Olympiad experience, with smart classrooms, tech-enabled halls, innovation-friendly lounges, and business-focused study areas helping to set a continental standard for academic competitions.
Mr. Nasser Okoth, Minister Counsellor at the Kenyan Embassy in Rwanda, delivered inspiring remarks at the ceremony. 'What we have witnessed here is truly remarkable: unity, brilliance, and the spirit of Pan-African excellence. The University of Kigali has provided an environment worthy of Africa's future leaders, and these young economists will shape the continent's next chapter.'
As Rwanda's official partner for the International Economics Olympiad, one of only four recognized countries on the continent, UoK continues to cement its growing reputation as a regional hub for academic advancement and global-standard talent development.
The Olympiad aligns with UoK's broader commitment to Pan-African academic excellence and regional talent development, university officials noted.
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