Rwanda wins Best Government Service Award at GovTech Prize 2026 #rwanda #RwOT

The award was presented on February 4, 2026, during the World Government Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to a statement from Rwanda's Embassy in the UAE.

The recognition was awarded to IremboGov, a platform developed by IREMBO, in acknowledgment of its role in improving digital government services.

The award was received on behalf of the Government of Rwanda by Rwanda's Ambassador to the UAE, John Mirenge, together with Estelle Kayitesi, Head of Policy and Partnerships at IREMBO.

The GovTech Prize 2026 recognizes global government entities for pioneering technology-driven solutions that enhance public services.

The awards are part of the annual World Government Summit, a global forum launched in 2013 that brings together government leaders, experts, and private sector stakeholders to discuss governance challenges and the role of innovation in addressing them.

The 2026 summit, held from February 3 to 5, brought together participants from more than 150 countries.

The awards are held annually in the UAE. Over the past decade, thousands of applications from 126 countries have been submitted for consideration.

Rwanda has invested heavily in digitizing public services, enabling citizens to access services remotely without the need to physically visit service centers.

By 2024, the country had digitized about 680 government services, making them accessible online.

These efforts go hand in hand with expanded internet infrastructure. According to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), more than 12 million people own and use mobile phones, while nine million use the internet.

The IremboGov platform was launched in 2015 and currently hosts over 240 government services. Statistics show that the platform processes more than 500,000 service requests each month, with 80 percent of payments made digitally.

This recognition highlights Rwanda's growing profile as a leader in the use of digital solutions to enhance public service delivery.

Rwanda has received global recognition after IremboGov, the country's digital public service platform, won the Best Government Service in the World award at the GovTech Prize 2026 Awards.

The award was presented on February 4, 2026, during the World Government Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The award was received on behalf of the Government of Rwanda by Rwanda's Ambassador to the UAE, John Mirenge, together with Estelle Kayitesi, Head of Policy and Partnerships at IREMBO.

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