FEATURE

Behind Rwanda’ s growing reputation as a technology hub lies a workforce that rarely makes headlines but plays a critical role in keeping the country’ s digital ecosystem running. Through the experiences of four women at CCI Rwanda – Donah Kayiranga, Emily Makurumidze, Jeannine Uwiringiyimana and Teckla Giramata – the conversation around Digital Transformation shifts away from start-ups and innovation towards the real people working behind the scenes to keep systems secure, operational and accessible.

What helped you enter and progress in a technical field where women are still underrepresented, and what barriers still remain?

Emily Makurumidze: For many Africans, necessity often shapes career choices before personal dreams fully take form. In my journey, I would say IT found me. I had been pursuing a degree in Engineering, when an opportunity came to join CCI as a Technical Support Consultant. I accepted it, and what began unexpectedly became the foundation of my career in technology. My growth was shaped by an environment that values coaching, skills development and opportunity. Over the years, I have seen encouraging progress for women in technology across Africa. Rwanda is a strong www. intelligentcio. com

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