Rwanda – A New List Of Profitable Business Opportunities You Can Start FAST

Rwanda – A New List Of Profitable Business Opportunities You Can Start FAST

We are back from amazing Rwanda, where I lead my 4th Business Mission Group to explore profitable business opportunities in the country.

I think one of the biggest challenge for our group – who all attended with clear industry interests – was that they were suddenly exposed to so many opportunities that it was difficult to focus on the venture they actually wanted to pursue.

Well, dear Africa Business Jumpstarters, this is what you get with Africa!

You see, once you step into the business space, opportunities will come your way right left and center and your first hurdle will be to choose ONE opportunity and business model and then solely focus on that.

Many people have noticed that I focus a lot on Rwanda as an ideal market to get started in Africa. This is neither a coincidence nor because I had any connections there when I started out for the first time. It was a very strategic decision at my part to introduce Rwanda as a key market to the African Diaspora at large – and here is why:

Why Rwanda is a gem for first time starters in the African Diaspora

  • Anyone can easily get a visa into Rwanda, and from January 2018 any citizen in this world can get a visa on arrival at the airport in Kigali. It takes 5 mins and around US$30 to get this done.
  • You can register your business in less than 24 hours – online! You do not even need to be in Rwanda to register your business, you could simply do so while still in the US. And just 24 Hours later…you are good to go and do business and earn money in Rwanda. This is not a joke at all, I had five of my clients go through the process in the last couple of years.
  • Once you have registered your business, a residence permit then takes about 3 days. DONE.
  • You can own land in Rwanda, even as a non-national. You can either buy it from a private owner or lease it. This is huge for the African Diaspora.
  • 100% of your shares and profits belong to you if you wish to be the sole owner of your company. You do not need to share it with a local partner as is the law in so many other African countries. And you can take your money out of the country any time – yep, in US Dollars. Another important fact that cannot be taken for granted on the continent.

These are just some of the amazing enabling policies. You won’t even get most of such straight forward benefits in the West, and most certainly not in Africa! What we do need to remember is that the African Diaspora is very multifaceted.

While many of us can simply do business ‘at home’, for example in Nigeria, Ghana, or Kenya – we need to recognize that a large part of African Diaspora consists of people who cannot do business in their own African home countries because of war or other high risk, or simply because the country is run down economically and doing business there does not make much sense. We also need to recognize that some in the African Diaspora, do not even have a ‘home country’ anymore of which they are a citizen of. This is for example the case for African Americans who have a growing interest to invest in Africa.

This means that many of us will need to do business in African countries of which we are not nationals. But the hurdle for taking such a step is often huge, as the regulations are more often than not strict and not very enabling.

In fact, in many cases that even applies to nationals and non-nationals alike.

For example: 

You cannot start a business without putting half a million Dollar forward to get a licence (although some priority industries are exempt form that in certain countries).

A licence may take weeks or months – in some cases even years. Or there is a periodical shortage of US Dollars and your account gets frozen.

This can make the business journey difficult from the get go for someone who has never done business in Africa before, or who simply does not have thousands and thousands of Dollars to be allowed to operate.

This makes a strong case for Rwanda…

….For the African Diaspora, first-time starters, and any successful business people who are operating in high-risk markets and who are keen to diversify operations and cut down risk.

This is precisely why I will continue to promote the small country to you. Having said that, I hope that many more African countries will follow that example, so we can attract more business & investment across the continent.

Now, let’s dive into the opportunities. First, here is a chance to read my business mission post of last year:  Rwanda – 5 Business Opportunities You Can Start Fast

I will present a couple of the opportunities again here, simply because they are so good, and add a few new ones.

So let’s get started!

1. Rwanda needs 30,000 Housing Units Each Year in Kigali alone!

So, I have the updated numbers from the Rwandan development Board and not much has changed since our last visit. Kigali alone needs 30,000 housing units a year, but the current turnaround is just under 2,000 houses. What a huge gap for you to come in!

You can see that there is an absolute huge gap to come in! Only about 5% of the current demand is being met (the City of Kigali actually quoted 10% last year, but in any case it is incredibly low).

And some updates this year: There is a new ‘Affordable Housing Fund’ into which you can tap in for financing options, as the government is so keen to provide incentives for interested investors.

We have been told by the City of Kigali last year that the biggest opportunities are in affordable housing and residential housing for the middle class, while luxury housing is pretty much saturated. The latter point was confirmed to us by a couple of private developers.

But be aware: If you are interested to invest in Rwanda’s housing market then going middle class residential housing may be a better strategy for you, as you can make a healthy income by just getting started with 10 small houses or so, while any investment into affordable housing requires that you invest into a larger project with several hundred houses, as profit margins are low. Also, lower income classes are very much dependant on funding options by banks etc, and it will increase your level of risk as a single investor and simply makes the whole process more complex, which can come at a disadvantage for someone based outside of the country, I believe.

As a rule of thumb: With affordable housing the City of Kigali means 2-3 bedrooms, not more than 95 m² at not more than $300/m² in construction cost.

Now here is another crucial fact:

Rwanda imports so far almost all construction materials, except cement and some bricks which are available locally.

They import:

Tiles ===> Clay is available locally

Glass ===> Sand is available locally for production

Steel bars

Cables

Appliances

In short, most finished material is imported and there is space to get in there!

Let me give you some numbers here to back it up: Rwanda imports metal tiles for roofing alone worth US$30 Mio each year! Fancy a market share of that producing locally?!

We were this year also made aware of the fact that here was a demand for furniture, and again, the wood was available locally.

But, there are also related services such as property management and online real estate portals that are needed – another great opportunity to get into the market if you don’t have much capital at hand.

2. Start luxury tours – make money and travel!

We met with the owner of a luxury travel tour company at the new Marriot Hotel. She is a member of the African Diaspora herself who has returned from the UK to Rwanda about 6-7 years ago to open her luxury tour travel company.

This made sense: Rwanda is now actually very keen to position itself as a high-end tourism market. ‘Similar like Singapore’, someone told me.

Rwanda does not only attract in this regards with amazing lakes, villages, landscapes and ecological parks (where you can visit the gorillas in the wild for example), but its cities are also extremely clean, orderly, and safe with no traffic jams. And world-class hotels such as the Marriott or Radisson have just opened their doors.

All these are characteristics that will go down well among high-end tourists and will make it easier for your to promote Rwanda in new markets.

One aspect you should not leave out is that Rwanda has positioned itself as a major conference and convention hub in Africa.

In fact, we have been told it was the second country in Sub-Saharan Africa after South Africa to attract the largest numbers of conference participants (and the 3rd for the entire continent as Morocco followed SA)!

That’s amazing! Especially when you consider how small the country is.

This means that ‘conference tourism’ is a new priority for Rwanda, and right now there is a lot of space for you to come in!

Tours & travel is a great income generator, too. Let’s say you price your tour on the ground at $3,000 for one week and you get 10 people into your tour. That’s $30,000! Now imagine you do a tour only every other month – that’s still US$180,000 per year!

It’s a wonderful business model, for the African Diaspora and Jumpstarters on the continent alike and it can be scaled and grown easily. 

 Watch my You video here where I share more insights.

3. Export agri-business products – It’s one of the smartest business models!

One of the key priorities for Rwanda is EXPORTS.

In fact, getting into exports means that you are really supporting national development, while building a profitable business, that can be managed from abroad. It’s perfect for the African Diaspora, because while you export African products your main clientele will be based in the US, UK, Dubai or where ever you are based.

Here is the latest video I did on export opportunities in Rwanda.

So, getting started in Africa does not need to be complicated and here is just one opportunity of many! Coffee.

Rwanda is a major coffee exporter, and coffee is a product that continues to be high in demand globally. We were astonished to hear that Rwandans actually do not drink coffee. It was introduced in Rwanda by the Belgian colonialists and farmers were forced to plant coffee beans, but they were not allowed to drink coffee themselves. And until this day coffee has always remained an export commodity in Rwanda with a very small market nationally but a great market globally. Well, I have to confess, knowing our significant coffee tradition and deeply rooted ceremony in Ethiopia and Eritrea I was surprised to hear that, but was glad to be learning new things every day. However, Rwanda is keen to change that. For now it focuses on both improving local value addition, so roasting, packaging, and branding the coffee locally instead of merely selling the green beans. And Rwanda wants to increase the sales of coffee on the global market.

There are only 16 coffee roasters in the country, and we have been told that extensive opportunities exist for you.

We met with one of the local roasters and also with the Coffee exporting department of the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).

Here are two easy business models that can be started in Rwanda’s coffee sector without much capital, and you can always branch out into more capital intensive avenues within the industry once you have put your foot into the door:

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Find buyers and earn a commission

You can find buyers for the coffee and earn a commission for each sale. One local company for example offered 2,5 – 5 % in commission. They told us that one of their buyers was an individual from the US who had managed to get an American hotel chain interested in the coffee, so now he gets a percentage for each purchase they make. And he can find more buyers to build on that.

You see, doing business with Africa does not need to be risky, capital intensive, or require you to relocate! 

I am not saying it is easy, and it will certainly not fall into your lap, but it is so very much possible for anyone who puts his mind to it. And it is reoccurring commissions thereafter for each purchase made.

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Create your own coffee brand

There is also the option to white label your product. This means that the producers are packaging it for you into a plain bag and you can have your own sticky label on it with your very own brand.

This is a more advanced option as it means you will need to invest some money to purchase coffee bags in advance before you sell them.

In both cases however, I highly recommend that you do not sell to individuals (that’s a lot of hassle), but to companies such as hotels, restaurants, coffee shops etc. Once you win one client – not only will they make a big order at once (making you a great profit!), but they will order again and again bringing in great revenue to your business.

That’s the way to go!

4.  Provide professional Training to companies who  need you and will pay!

One business model that I always promote to the African Diaspora and that is high in demand across the continent is professional training for companies.

No not every industry will pay for that in Africa, but some most certainly do.

Especially the banking and the hospitality industry are in need of such trainings. These industries will happily pay for it, as they heavily depend on such training to remain competitive.

From customer service training, ICT and cyber security training, to communication training, team building and increased management efficiency at the work place – there is a space for you to come in as a trainer building a successful venture that is highly flexible.

5. Go into African conference production or related services – it’s booming!

As I have mentioned above, Rwanda is establishing itself as a serious conference and convention hub in Africa.

You will feel that as soon as you step off the plane, as – to the surprise of many – conference delegates are being generally welcomed at the airport by special assistants as soon as they step into the country!

In my view this is just one sign as to how serious Rwanda takes this positioning as a conference hub in Africa.

So, you could produce your very own conferences, or provide related logistics and services!

Frankly, I asked key players in the tourism and ICT industry if enough conferences where taking place for these industries and the answer was a clear ‘No. – We would need it.’

While you run your conferences in safe, clean, and no-traffic Kigali, you could still take on a regional East African theme or even run an African conference inviting delegates from across the continent as well as the rest of the world.

Money would be made from tickets sales and sponsorship, but the most empowering part of running African conferences is that the most powerful players of one industry will meet under ‘your roof’ and that means simply access to many amazing business contacts and opportunities that you would otherwise not have access to.

It’s a great strategy!

There are so many other opportunities in Rwanda around agri-business, manufacturing, ICT, investments etc…. But let me stop here 🙂

I hope you have enjoyed reading the post and that you have been inspired to start your own African business or expand an existing venture.

We will be visiting Rwanda and also Ghana again for our Africa Business & Investment Missions 2018. We invite you to join us. 

Let’s march together towards success in Africa!

Dear Africa Business Jumpstarters – As always, it would be wonderful to receive your questions, feedback, and ideas in the comment section below!

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User Comments ( 162 )

  • David Irakoze

    Hey…

    Am located in Kigali and I would love to meet you personally and share with your more about Rwandan Business. Am an entrepreneur as well on Agribusiness and Ed Tech.

    Can't wait to hear from you. You can as well reach me on my phone number +250788857694.

    Blessings,

    David

    CEO at Engineering Hub 

    • Tony

      Am really looking to investing In Rwanda. Am into car spare parts and general goods export. Will call you

      • admin

        Hello Tony,

        Once you are ready, you can send us an email at info@africajumpstart.com

        • Paul mbakwe

          This is Mr Paul from Lagos Nigeria, I am a business man at ALABA INTERNATIONAL MARKET in Ikoyi local Government Area of Lagos state. I, am wiling to do business business in Rwanda, I, am into phone materials such as phone charger, battery, cover,bluetooth, earphones. And many more, do think so business can fit in in KIGALI?

          • admin

            Dear Paul,
            I hope all is well!

            I am Crystal the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

            It is great to see your Africa business ambitions and we would like to support you.

            Presently, due to the nature of Dr. Harnet’s programs and work, she is not in a position anymore to reply to all e-mail inquiries and to speak with everyone individually as she would like, as it would exceed her capacity. She is however reading each message, and will revert if her capacity allows to do so.

            In the meanwhile, I would like to make some suggestions to assist you:
            1. Join Dr. Harnet’s e-mail list. Once you are in her e-mail list you will be able to follow and enrol in all Africa business group programs she is offering.
            To join Dr. Harnet’s mailing list for free simply go to her website http://www.africajumpstart.com and either sign up at the top of the page for her 3-part audio training for the Diaspora (if you are Diaspora) or go to the bottom of the home page and sign up to her newsletter. Both are free.

            I also encourage you to read through the section on our website that reads ‘GET STARTED’ where Dr. Harnet will give you some great action tips that you can start now.

      • Alphonsine

        big up for africajumpstart, this is very useful article for Rwanda. I would to discuss with Tony who is in the business of spare part .

    • Yohannes

      Hello Tony

      I am a young entrepreneur like you from eritrea who is currently located in uganda, thinking that you are a native Rwandan i would love to know about Rwanda and it’s business opportunities. If you are kind enough please help us (me and my team friends) with all the mutual business opportunities that we could benefit from in this beautiful african country of yours.

      Yohannes Hosie
      Founder of Hayget Digital.

    • Aymar Thierry

      Hi, i I would like to develop Artificial intelligence solution aiming at reducing adverse drug errors for inpatients and outpatients in Rwanda. Who should I contact and how can I go about this. Thanks

      • admin

        Hi Aymar,

        I hope all is well!

        I am Crystal, the Operations Manager.

        The Rwandan Development Board (RDB) and the related industry association are the best way to get started. They welcome guests with their business questions and are very responsive. You can visit them without prior appointment and your great amount of experience will surely generate interest at their end. They are in a position to give you guidance and refer you to potential partners in your industry on the ground.

    • Peter Sosi

      I am an entrepreneur currently based in the US and I hope to be Kigali for a visit and also seize the opportunity to meet as many people as possible.
      I was in Rwanda as a Ghanaian Peacekeeper in 1994 and I have ever since considered Rwanda as my home.
      Let’s keep in touch.
      Thank you
      Peter

    • Hi

      Hi..im shaheen from Mauritius.I’ve been doing business in Rwanda for the past 3 years and I’ve always encountered loss.I’ve lost over 100 thousand dollars.I’ve been in the restauration business and imports sector too..
      After trials I’ve finally accepted that either i was not meant for business here in rwanda or i was either in the wrong field
      Im still here in Rwanda as im married here but just as i was thinking to return back to my country i came across your article and was thinking to contact you .maybe i could get some Guidance though now my capital have considerably reduce .
      Regards
      Shaheen

    • Lilian Etta

      Hi my name is Lilian. I am in USA. But original from Cameroon. I am trying to see what I can invest or a business opportunities in Rwanda. Please reply me If you have any suggestions. Thanks

  • Bernard nkrumah

    Great insight as usual..im in the United States but working on getting into Africa. Thanks Dr. Im hoping to make the NYC bootcamp

    • admin

      We look forward to seeing you there!

      • Isioma Aniogwu

        Amazing… i would love to visit Rwanda soon . I live in Lagos, Nigeria and i am very interested to come over for business. Kindly advice/ suggest the what i should invest in?

        Many thanks.

        • admin

          Dear Isioma,

          We are happy to see your Africa business ambitions and would like to support you.

          For continued mentorship, coaching, networking and guidance, you are encouraged to sign up for our mentorship program. I have provided the link below; https://drharnet.mykajabi.com/p/Africa-Business-Academy

          I hope this helps.

  • Rehema Nkisi

    Greetings Dr. Harnet, Your info is so wonderful and your presentation as well.  I am so very inspired by what you have shared thus far.  It is exactly what i needed at this juncture. I have been holding back for some time now and I am really ready to get my feet wet.  You have given some very clear ideas that are so appreciated.  

    Thanks so much for choosing this as your business.  Africa needs it.  Looking forward to doing more with you in the near future. I am based in North America.  

    Rehema

    • Dr. Harnet

      Dear Rehema – wonderful to hear from you and I am glad that you found the information provided useful. Thanks also for your kind feedback. I hope you have signed up to our online coommuniy (my e-mail list), so you do not miss out on the many business programs and initiatives we do. I wish you all the best!

      • Demessie

        Hello Dr. Harnet – THANK YOU for sharing your insight and expertise!

  • Trécera

    Hello Dr. Harnet – THANK YOU for sharing your insight and expertise! I have been interested in doing business in Ghana. I am a Certified Health Coach + Holistic Life & Wellness Coach. I've been working on developing my business and want to do wellness tours to Africa. I also have a connection to autism (youngest son) and breast cancer (me) so Ghana piqued my interest. My initial goal was to work with co-operatives in Africa as a means of sourcing local/artisan products and venture off into helping families of children with autism and women with breast cancer. I also see a strong need to focus on self-care, especially for women of color so wellness tours seemed a natural fit. Your Rwanda video greatly inspired me and opened my eyes to additional opportunities. I am excited to peruse your site for more knowledge. I'm INSPIRED! 

    • admin

      Awesome!

      I look forward to working with you.

  • Emmanuel Mugisha

    Thank you for this useful information.

    I am an events manager and i would like to testfy that indeed Rwanda is the best place to invest in.

    • Shaheen jeenathally

      Hi all,
      I’m glad to have came across your useful information.planning to start a coffee roasting & branding business along with a small coffee shop bearing the brand name.. it’s my second investment in Rwanda.. I just love that country so much so that I even married a Rwandan..

      • admin

        Awesome!

        We are happy you enjoyed the article.

  • John bosco kalisa

    Indeed! This is amazing opportunities for everyone to invest and the return on investment are extremely very high.

  • Amina Kinsis

    Hello Dr. Harnet , thank you for paving the way. I live in the Netherlands and for the last 10 years i was dreaming but am ready to take action now.
    Am events manager & Trainer

  • Annie Njuguna

    Hey,
    Very insightful article, Iam from Kenya and I’m very interested to venture into Rwanda.
    Looking forward to more information, My thoughts are currently on real estate

  • Binarydata

    Harnet is doing a great job in helping farmers of Africa

  • Wilson

    Thanks for the info on the different opportunities in Rwanda. I would like to add on more lucrative upcoming industry in the Country, this is Aquaculture development. Rwanda’s per capita fish consumption is still low but increasing exponentially , the country imports up to 15,000 MT of fresh fish, Rwanda is surrounded by heavy fish consumers especially the Eastern DRC. Lake Kivu presents all it requires to set up cage fish farming. This comes with many more opportunities (Feeds, aquaculture equipment, transportation vehicles to mention but a few)

  • Priyanka

    Hey,
    Very informative article! Currently based in Ethiopia Into packaging manufacturing! Looking to venture Into Rwanda! Need more information on manufacturing and real estate!

  • Tiri Gyang Dakyong

    Hi

    How is Rwanda ? hope you are doing Great. What are some of the current agribusiness opportunities for youths in Rwanda? any evidence of sustainability and profitability?

    Thanks

    Regards

    • admin

      Dear Tiri,

      There are many opportunities and success stories in Rwanda. We can definitely guide you, provide you with mentorship and coaching.

      Take a look at our program.
      https://drharnet.mykajabi.com/p/Africa-Business-Academy

      • Kukei umoye

        Good day
        Am from nigeria and will like to know much about hospitality business particularly night club , lounge
        What are the opportunities in this sector?

        • admin

          Dear Kukei,

          I hope all is well!

          I am Crystal the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

          It is great to see your Africa business ambitions and we would like to support you.

          Presently, due to the nature of Dr. Harnet’s programs and work, she is not in a position anymore to reply to all e-mail inquiries and to speak with everyone individually as she would like, as it would exceed her capacity. She is however reading each message, and will revert if her capacity allows to do so.

          In the meanwhile, I would like to make some suggestions to assist you:
          1. Join Dr. Harnet’s e-mail list. Once you are in her e-mail list you will be able to follow and enrol in all Africa business group programs she is offering.
          To join Dr. Harnet’s mailing list for free simply go to her website http://www.africajumpstart.com and either sign up at the top of the page for her 3-part audio training for the Diaspora (if you are Diaspora) or go to the bottom of the home page and sign up to her newsletter. Both are free.

          I also encourage you to read through the section on our website that reads ‘GET STARTED’ where Dr. Harnet will give you some great action tips that you can start now.

  • Evans Ehichioya

    Dear Dr. Harnet,

    A very big thank you. what an inspiring article! for me, this is quite timing. am looking forward meeting you soon.

    Cheers

  • Collins mulwanda

    hi,inspiring article. I’m a zambian and I would love to do business in Rwanda.what’s your advice in businesses like car spares and clothes shops

  • Lucy quinn

    If you could provide a more detailed video on how to start conference planning in Rwanda if your new to conference planning, also what products that Rwanda are looking to export to other countries

  • RUHISO JACKSON

    How viable would a tshirt printing business do?

    • admin

      Dear Ruhiso,

      Any business can do great if you use the correct business model.

  • Mr.Anwar sheeba

    Im in manufacturing of textile/ dyes/ detergent. Looking to establish link with good trusted buyers in Rwanda.
    Appreciate your feed back.
    Rgds.

    • admin

      Dear Anwar,

      We can definitely assist you with direction and strategies by using one of our many programs. Take a look through our website and sign up for our newsletters.

  • Mdu

    Hi Dr

    Thanks for the great insight about the country. Am looking forward to engage with you.

    • admin

      Awesome!

      You’re welcome!

      We look forward to working with you.

  • Lucky Mnikathi

    Hi I need to be part of your 2018 team to visit Rwanda. Please email me the details. Thanks
    Lucky Mnikathi

    • admin

      Hi Lucky,

      I’m excited to hear of your Africa ambition.

      Our Rwanda Business Mission trip will be later this year. Please go ahead and join our mailing list so you can receive notifications as soon as registration opens for this trip.

      We look forward to working with you.

  • Lydia Nnanna

    WOW am very happy to have stumbled over this wonderful article, thanks Dr. For this insight ,I want to visit Rwanda do business there am a networker with one of the best companies in The world I wish to enter Rwanda with this opportunity of becoming your our boss with or less capital.Please I will like to join you on your next trip to Rwanda am based in Ghana.

    • admin

      Hi Lydia,

      Be sure to sign up to join our mailing list so you will receive the details once we are ready to open registration.

  • Martin Tumwine

    Thank you Dr.Harmet for sharing with the wider public about this important and powerful information.I have learnt alot from your clips.Am based in UK and i would love to register for the boot camp to start with.
    I have read and watched alot of your literature and videos.
    I can’t wait to join this wonderful excting journey.

    Hear from you soon.

    Regards,
    Martin

  • Allen Kapito

    Hello Dr

    Thank you for the insightful article. In terms of training, is it possible to get more information in relation to the regulatory framework for training institutions. I often find that regulatory authorities are an obstacle to establishing training businesses across Africa. What is the position on this subject in Rwanda?

    • Dr. Harnet

      Dear Allen
      Thank you for your question. It will be very easy for your to establish a private training company in Rwanda, it can be done within 24 hours. As Rwanda has high ambitions in regards to its service industry and ICT security for example – related training will be highly welcomed in the country by policy makers. If you want to establish a national training institution however, there will naturally be certain regulations. I hope this helps! Best wishes, Dr. Harnet

  • Lerato

    Hi Dr we are from South Africa we are females in construction we are interested in visiting your country and what can we do helping building up your country

    • admin

      Hi,

      We are excited to see your Africa ambitions and would like to support you.

      I invite you to sign up for our free BEST FOR DIASPORA training series to get you started, right here on our website.

  • Linda

    I appreciate the informations! Please l would like to know if hair extensions, attachment, weavons and beauty kits would be a lucrative business in Kigali city. Thanks in anticipation

  • Tariq Kaleel

    Hi
    We would like to get into the housing sector in Rwanda.
    What would be the procedure to get a resident permit upon business registration.

    • admin

      Hi Tariq,

      For details requested above, it will be best to contact the proper authorities in Rwanda.

  • Mikhail Sebastian

    Hi,

    I was in Rwanda in 2015 and absolutely felt in love with this country. I work in specialty coffee shop in US as director of coffee, barista and trainer. I would love to open my own coffee shop in Rwanda and relocate there for good. I do not know where to start.

  • Sifanele Siziba

    What an insight. I would love to venture into leadership training and Hospitality skills training. I need more information

    • admin

      Dear Sifanele,

      I am Crystal, the Operations Coordinator at Africa Business Jumpstart.

      You can get more information here;
      http://africajumpstart.com/best-for-diaspora/

      • Mehar imran

        I want to sale product like cosmetics beauty creams etc
        is it possible there

      • Adebayo Oladimeji

        Good day ma,I am very happy with African JumpStart .I wish to be part of your programmes in the area of mentorship and business advice .I am from Nigeria who wish and love to do business in Rwanda in News and Media (Entertainment Magazine).And other business like Clothings ,African batik and local stuffs ,too.Thanks.

  • Amaka

    Hello there, many thanks for sharing this very insightful information.
    I will love to go into the business of supplying ankara bags and also shipping dried fish to the people of Rwanda.
    I am a Nigerian and based in Lagos State.
    Thank you!

  • Ushie Inok

    Nice article… my name is Ushie Inok, a project manager based in Abuja, Nigeria.
    I sent a mail to in road Rica jump start but it did not deliver,
    Well l have a particular interest in the real estate/construction and agricultural sector in Rwanda,

    • admin

      Dear Ushie,

      This is Crystal, the Operations Coordinator.

      Your email was responded to.

  • Kenechukwu

    Would love to relocate to Rwanda because I heard its fast becoming a global market. My interest would be in the communications and transportation sector. Would love a detailed account of these sectors and its profitability in rwanda. As an african, what kind of visa do I need? How can one start these ventures as a foreigner? What part of Rwanda would be strategic for these businesses.

  • Humphrey

    Thank you for the article. I appreciate your willingness to share such information and I hope it will help a lot of people. Keep up the good work. The article really explains and gives insight to what i have been looking for, with respect to investing in Rwanda. I am interested in investing in Rwanda in two areas listed in your 1 – 5 areas to invest in Rwanda. Before I make a commitment to invest in Rwanda, where else can I get more information with respect to working visa’s and permits, licences for starting a training institution, construction laws etc. I have send an email to admin with some of the products that we offer and I look forward to hearing and working with you in future. How can I join or be on your emailing lists for the seminars etc?

    Thank you.

    • admin

      Dear Humphrey,

      I hope all is well.

      I am Crystal, the Operations Coordinator at Africa Business Jumpstart.

      We are excited to see your Africa ambitions.

      In regards to working visa’s and permits, licences for starting a training institution, construction laws etc – it is recommended that you reach out to the relevant authorities as that is not a service that we offer.

      To join our mailing list, you may visit our website to do so. You may also review our free audio training here;
      http://africajumpstart.com/best-for-diaspora/

      I hope this helps.

  • Ashly

    Thank You for your article. Besides opening businesses, does Rwanda accept expatriates with skills in various fields? If it does, how does it work?

    • admin

      Hi Ashly,

      I’d be happy to help.

      I am Crystal, the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart. I invite you to listen to our free mini audio series found right here on our website on the page Best For The Diaspora —> http://africajumpstart.com/best-for-diaspora/

      I hope this helps!

  • Mahmood

    Hi,

    I’m excited to have come across your brilliant presentation.

    I’m a chef, a pattesier as well as an Italian trained coffee expert.

    I’ve been focusing at Rwanda, for investment purposes especially, but without a clear cut area to venture into. With this informative post, I now have a lead (strongly looking at coffee roasting and packaging). How about that?

    Cheers

  • Hassan Ismail

    My flight from Kigali to Nigeria leaves in 3 hours. I wish I had come across this beautiful, informative and detailed description earlier.
    Nonetheless, I have registered my business with RDB and will be back in 2 months to further the startup.
    Thank you so much for this.

  • Kevin

    Hello,

    I am grateful that i came across this helpful article ,
    I am Rwandese and i started an automobile repairing line and it’s a mobile services and i want also wish to attend the summit if possible now my wish is if you can help people who visit or live in Rwanda to connect them with our services as it can be very hard to get into a local garage if you don’t know where to go and if you don’t know kinyarwanda

    Thank you once again for the article .

  • Bax

    Dear Mahmood,
    In Rwanda, we do not have more roasting coffee companies. Only we have 1. So is a good opportunity for you. Am in coffee industry for 6years.

    • Abdullah Nurudeen

      I want to establish a coffee roasting company. Any idea about the cost?

      • admin

        Dear Abdullah,

        I hope all is well!

        I am Crystal the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

        It is great to see your Africa business ambitions and we would like to support you.

        Presently, due to the nature of Dr. Harnet’s programs and work, she is not in a position anymore to reply to all e-mail inquiries and to speak with everyone individually as she would like, as it would exceed her capacity. She is however reading each message, and will revert if her capacity allows to do so.

        In the meanwhile, I would like to make some suggestions to assist you:
        1. Join Dr. Harnet’s e-mail list. Once you are in her e-mail list you will be able to follow and enrol in all Africa business group programs she is offering.
        To join Dr. Harnet’s mailing list for free simply go to her website http://www.africajumpstart.com and either sign up at the top of the page for her 3-part audio training for the Diaspora (if you are Diaspora) or go to the bottom of the home page and sign up to her newsletter. Both are free.

        I also encourage you to read through the section on our website that reads ‘GET STARTED’ where Dr. Harnet will give you some great action tips that you can start now.

  • Geeakoth

    i love this article i just bumped into it at the right time I am interested in the packaging and branding part of this.thank you crystal

  • BAGANIZI BRIAN

    HELLO. ITS SO INTERESTING OF HOW MANY OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN RWANDA. PERSONALLY MY PASSION LIES IN AGRIBUSINESS VALUE CHAINS, BULK MARKETING, STORAGE AND RE SELL SERVICES. BESIDES, I DO ENTEREPRENEURAL TRAINING FOR YOUTH , AGRIBUSINESS CONSULTANCY AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING. I NEED A DEEPER INSIGHT ON HOW TO START THE GO. IF POSIBILE E-MAIL ME ON: bbaganizi@gmail.com

    BEST REGARDS.

  • Javis

    Great insight about Rwanda! Will like to set something up in Rwanda and will like to speak with you and your team

  • Surendra & Sanyogeeta Kulkarni

    Hi Crystal,
    My & my wife are Senior Telecom professionals.

    I am into Operations, Telecom Infrastructure with substantial experience in Ghana & Nigeria. My wife is into Telecom Customer Service, Call Centers, BPO’s.

    We are based in India.

    We are seriously considering investing our savings to start a business in Rwanda.

    We are willing to fly down to Rwanda once a basic business plan is in our minds

    How can you help please ?

    Regards
    Surendra Kulkarni

    • admin

      Dear Surendra,

      We have a mission trip scheduled for Rwanda later this month.

      If you would like to be a part of this you can email us at info@africajumpstart.com

  • Manuel

    Thank you to the initiators of this platform. It is very timely and informative for those of us Africans in diaspora looking to do business in our continent. I was searching for franchise opportunities in Rwanda and happen to stumble over the article. Still brainstorming on what to do in Rwanda. Kind of thinking about coffee short at the moment but may want to visit kigali as a start. Any thoughts?

  • Elias peter

    Hey,

    Am a Nigerian educator and an oil and training consultant currently in lagos and wishes to relocate to rwuanda to establish training consultancy for oil and gas and construction industry. I seek for your guidance and advise

  • Tarek larbi

    Hi
    First ,thank you for all those informations .
    I’m tunisian citizen ,and interested to come and open a restaurant or coffe shop in rwanda.
    Need for that some informations about process and coast.
    Regards

    • admin

      Hello Terek,

      I am Crystal, the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

      We recommend that you reach out to the Rwandan Development Board (RDB) and the related industry association. That would be the best way to get the information you seek to start in Rwanda.

  • Tawanda Masawi

    Hello. Great to be linked with people like you. I had been in Rwanda for 4 months now and l am into Water Supply & Storage and Irrigation Systems development. I was wondering to be assisted for business development in as far as my area of speciality is concerned. Thank you

    • admin

      Hi Tawanda,

      I am Crystal the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

      The Rwandan Development Board (RDB) would be the best place to start. They are in a position to give you guidance based on your specialty.

  • Elizabeth Muehlich

    always happy to learn from you…..

  • Aly ElGhonaimy

    I’m interested in investing in Rwanda. I’m thinking about a pineapple plantation project. would you help me?

    • admin

      Dear Aly,

      I hope all is well.

      I am Crystal, the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

      If you are interested in investing, the best program for you would be our Africa Business Academy. In our Academy we offer a joint investment fund which may be exactly what you’re looking for. You can learn more about the program here: http://africajumpstart.com/inner-circle/

  • Rohan Jagath Silva

    I am Sri Lankan Profession Civil Engineer graduated in University of Moratwa, sri lanka in 1993. I would to start a business related to construction category.
    So let me advice how to make the idea to implemented in 2019.

    • admin

      Hi Rohan,

      I am Crystal, the Operations Manager.

      Presently, due to the nature of Dr. Harnet’s programs and work, she is not in a position anymore to reply to all e-mail inquiries and to speak with everyone individually as she would like, as it would exceed her capacity. She is however reading each message, and will revert if her capacity allows to do so.
      In the meanwhile, I would like to make some suggestions to assist you:
      1. Join Dr. Harnet’s e-mail list. Once you are in her e-mail list you will be able to follow and enroll in all Africa business group programs she is offering.
      To join Dr. Harnet’s mailing list for free simply go to her website http://www.africajumpstart.com and either sign up at the top of the page for her 3-part audio training for the Diaspora (if you are Diaspora) or go to the bottom of the home page and sign up to her newsletter. Both are free. I also encourage you to read through the section on her website that reads ‘GET STARTED’ where Dr. Harnet will give you some great action tips that you can start now.

  • Umuhoza Roxanne

    Hello Annet I am a Rwandan and am a university student I would like to start a small business. For just few money I have,so I would like to talk to you and give some Ideas which may help me.
    Thank you as am looking forward to talk to you
    +250780799968

  • Adam

    Helloo admin crystal ….im jordanian man me and some friends looking to do job and business in rwanda …just we need advice some one who is fathfully and frankly to advice us ….

  • Mwata

    I am likely to relocate over to Kigali in July this year. I would like to offer training in Strategic Planning. What would you say is the level of interest in this area?

    Another area I can help with is Policy review and reformulation. I have been consulting with units of government in the USA for many years. How receptive would government institutions to such offers?

    Your insights would be greatly appreciated.

    Dr. Chisha

  • David Joseph.

    Hi Hartnett,

    I operate a successful corporate training company based in London but with an European presence and I will like to secure a meeting either face-to-face or via Skype to discuss market opportunities and entry requirements for my organisation in Rwanda.

    Hope to hear from you shortly.

    Kind regards
    David Joseph
    Director
    DTL (DIVAD Training Limited)
    http://www.divadtraining.co.u,

    • admin

      Dear David,

      I hope all is well!

      I am Crystal the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

      It is great to see your Africa business ambitions and we would like to support you.

      Presently, due to the nature of Dr. Harnet’s programs and work, she is not in a position anymore to reply to all e-mail inquiries and to speak with everyone individually as she would like, as it would exceed her capacity. She is however reading each message, and will revert if her capacity allows to do so.

      In the meanwhile, I would like to make some suggestions to assist you:
      1. Join Dr. Harnet’s e-mail list. Once you are in her e-mail list you will be able to follow and enrol in all Africa business group programs she is offering.
      To join Dr. Harnet’s mailing list for free simply go to her website http://www.africajumpstart.com and either sign up at the top of the page for her 3-part audio training for the Diaspora (if you are Diaspora) or go to the bottom of the home page and sign up to her newsletter. Both are free.

      I also encourage you to read through the section on our website that reads ‘GET STARTED’ where Dr. Harnet will give you some great action tips that you can start now.

    • Marie Rose

      Dear David,

      I am a Rwandan living in the UK and I am in the training industry like you. I am also looking into starting a training institute in my native Rwanda. Having spent some years working there while on a consultancy basis whike based in the UK, I have finally decided to go in fully. We can link up if you are interested and we can share some ideas as I am looking for a business partner. You can reach me on mrose@live.co.uk or alternatively on (+44) (0) 7880121536.

      Regards,

      Marie

  • Bala N Albert

    I thoroughly enjoyed the information you put out. Just what I needed.
    We are an entrepreneurial group based in Nigeria that is seeking a new base to relocate our business development activities. And we’re seriously considering Rwanda.
    Our interests mainly are :Real Estate, Agriculture ( processing, packaging and marketing) and Human Resource Development (alongside our American Consultants).
    Therefore right away I need information about affordable accommodation for office and residential purposes. I’ll also need your guide in establishing our dreams in Rwanda.
    I look forward to more communication with you.

    • admin

      Dear Bala,

      I hope all is well!

      I am Crystal the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

      It is great to see your Africa business ambitions and we would like to support you.

      Presently, due to the nature of Dr. Harnet’s programs and work, she is not in a position anymore to reply to all e-mail inquiries and to speak with everyone individually as she would like, as it would exceed her capacity. She is however reading each message, and will revert if her capacity allows to do so.

      In the meanwhile, I would like to make some suggestions to assist you:
      1. Join Dr. Harnet’s e-mail list. Once you are in her e-mail list you will be able to follow and enrol in all Africa business group programs she is offering.
      To join Dr. Harnet’s mailing list for free simply go to her website http://www.africajumpstart.com and either sign up at the top of the page for her 3-part audio training for the Diaspora (if you are Diaspora) or go to the bottom of the home page and sign up to her newsletter. Both are free.

      I also encourage you to read through the section on our website that reads ‘GET STARTED’ where Dr. Harnet will give you some great action tips that you can start now.

  • Lee

    Hi there
    Iam a Zimbabwean based in Cape Town South African. I’m into outdoor media business and have been for 10 years.

    I have undying love for the African continent and would like to explore media and other opportunities in Rwanda

    Please share with me how I can get into the market in this country

    Hope to hear from you soon

    Regards
    Lee S Ntini

    • admin

      Dear Lee,

      I hope all is well!

      I am Crystal the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

      It is great to see your Africa business ambitions and we would like to support you.

      Presently, due to the nature of Dr. Harnet’s programs and work, she is not in a position anymore to reply to all e-mail inquiries and to speak with everyone individually as she would like, as it would exceed her capacity. She is however reading each message, and will revert if her capacity allows to do so.

      In the meanwhile, I would like to make some suggestions to assist you:
      1. Join Dr. Harnet’s e-mail list. Once you are in her e-mail list you will be able to follow and enrol in all Africa business group programs she is offering.
      To join Dr. Harnet’s mailing list for free simply go to her website http://www.africajumpstart.com and either sign up at the top of the page for her 3-part audio training for the Diaspora (if you are Diaspora) or go to the bottom of the home page and sign up to her newsletter. Both are free.

      I also encourage you to read through the section on our website that reads ‘GET STARTED’ where Dr. Harnet will give you some great action tips that you can start now.

  • Kwizera JUVENAL

    Hello Hartnet,

    I finished high school last year 2018 and I just wanted to get some pieces of advice from you. I have a dream of establishing my own huge company but i heard that it requires a huge capital that i can’t afford and long procedures as well, something that really puts my dream down yet i honestly have 50000FRW and still eager to invest them.
    So, I just wanted to hear from you can i change my dream ? if yes, is there any other business opportunities marching with my capital that i can invest in in Africa but mostly in Rwanda?
    I can’t wait to see you in person , you can also reach to me via whatsapp:+250787140563.
    How i wish to see you back in Rwanda in your boot camp.

    I am looking forward to hear from you

    • admin

      Dear Kwizera,

      I hope all is well!

      I am Crystal the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

      It is great to see your Africa business ambitions and we would like to support you.

      Presently, due to the nature of Dr. Harnet’s programs and work, she is not in a position anymore to reply to all e-mail inquiries and to speak with everyone individually as she would like, as it would exceed her capacity. She is however reading each message, and will revert if her capacity allows to do so.

      In the meanwhile, I would like to make some suggestions to assist you:
      1. Join Dr. Harnet’s e-mail list. Once you are in her e-mail list you will be able to follow and enrol in all Africa business group programs she is offering.
      To join Dr. Harnet’s mailing list for free simply go to her website http://www.africajumpstart.com and either sign up at the top of the page for her 3-part audio training for the Diaspora (if you are Diaspora) or go to the bottom of the home page and sign up to her newsletter. Both are free.

      I also encourage you to read through the section on our website that reads ‘GET STARTED’ where Dr. Harnet will give you some great action tips that you can start now.

  • Austin

    Hi, I would like to know more about the coffee farming import export trade. I’m from Nigeria and I plan on visiting Rwanda in 2 months time. Referrals Would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

  • Paballo Phetla

    Hi, I’m from South Africa and would like to know if there are business opportunities in the area of Multimedia services such as Marketing and Branding of Corporate Identity, 3-D Animation, Videography, Apps and Graphic Design.

    Very much interested in relocating to your courty

    Regards

  • Nshimiryayo Ange

    I am graduate from France. i would like to start real state business in Rwanda. whom to contact and what opportunities are in this sector?

    best regards,

    nshimiryayo Ange

  • Gezaheg

    Hopping you are well ,
    My name is Gezahegn from Ethiopia . I want to get information about construction and real estate business sector . My Company has an experience in Construction and geotechnical investigation / Foundation Specialist / in different infrastructures in Ethiopia . I want to expand in Rwanda too .Could you give me some more information regarding the mention area?
    Regards,
    Gezahegn

    • admin

      Dear Gezahegn,

      Absolutely!

      We are presently in the process of launching a new program called ‘Online Business Mission’.This program will cover how to do business specifically in Rwanda and in the fields you mentioned. Sign up to receive notifications about our new program launch Online Business Mission here: https://drharnet.mykajabi.com/online-africa-biz-missions-opt-in

  • James chuwa

    I would like to start exporting rice to Rwanda from Tanzania .Please can you give me the connection and ideas how ll I go about.

  • Ellick

    Hi There. My name is Ellick Botha, i am from Pretoria South Africa. My brother and i are partners in a retail business (Meat, beverages, sweets and entertainment) for the last seven years but, both have been in corporate sector preceding this. Me in training and development in the mining sector and my brother IT in the financial sector. Our inquiry is about the possibility of investing in manufacturing business sector. We are planing to visit Rwanda early 2020. If we could have some contacts or references to investigate and research now so that we are properly prepared when arriving. Regards,

    • admin

      Hi Ellick,

      I hope all is well.

      I am Crystal, the Operations Manager at Africa Business Jumpstart.

      It is great to see your Africa business ambitions and we would like to support you.

      Presently, due to the nature of Dr. Harnet’s programs and work, she is not in a position anymore to reply to all e-mail inquiries and to speak with everyone individually as she would like, as it would exceed her capacity. She is however reading each message, and will revert if her capacity allows to do so.

      In the meanwhile, I would like to make some suggestions to assist you:
      1. Sign up to receive notifications about our new program launch Online Business Mission. This program will cover how to do business specifically in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya . You may do so here: Online Business Mission – https://drharnet.mykajabi.com/online-africa-biz-missions-opt-in

  • Ron Pratt

    Dr. Harnet,

    My name is Ron Pratt and I’m interested in the Export Agri-Business products model.

    Please provide information on how I can get started?

    Thank you,

    Ron Pratt

  • Chris Oyakhilome Ewah

    Pls am interested in coming to Rwanda to find new business opportunity and l have just. $$$1000 for a start
    Pls advice me area to start with such an. Amount

  • Cory Etienne

    I would like more information about the African Business boot camp

  • Nick

    Which business venture in Rwanda to engage in especially buy into Nigeria

  • Boniface

    thank you for the insightful information.

  • SALLYE HOLMES

    I am interested in building a Coconut oil factory and would like to know more about the business from the start of the production to the export phase of the business. Do you have someone who could help me with this?

    Thank you

  • Adam

    hello,i am interessed to invest corn miller and rice processing unit if you could helps me .i am from african

  • Christian

    What profitable business can a foreigner set up with $2000-3000 in Rwanda

  • Rodgers Shuro

    Hello, may send me the updated newsletter, I am a Civil Engineering Contractor in Zimbabwe, looking for opportunities in Rwanda

    • admin

      Hi Rodgers,

      Please subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of our website to receive our newsletters.

  • Valentine

    Will love more insights on doing business in Rwanda

  • Ntawukuriryayo Benjamin

    Thank you Dr.Harnet for good information about starting business in Africa for exporting goods like Rwanda for coffee exportation attracting conferences so i’m very interesting to your webinar it was so help full to me it was help me to know what makes a great product and to choose my importing business model like as an agent, wholesaler and own branded product

  • BETTY

    I live in London and l have been looking for a new way to start a little business in Rwanda. Please how do l go about it.
    How do l get it started.
    Thank you

  • Abubakar tijjani Yusuf

    Hello Dr thank u for this wonderful research and article they say information is knowledge and key although it’s bn three years you published it some industries might have due to one thing or the other like they say nothing is permanent in business I have also been part of of African jumpstarters your webinar on importing from Africa and the recent one on 8 passive income streams across Africa it has bn an eye opener to me and others and we look forward working with you starting from the academy,booth camp and much more

    Thank you
    God bless
    Abubakar

  • Ronnie D Ginindza

    You are God sent i wanted this wanted this information for such a long time.

    Thank you so much Dr

  • Goodwell Kadzikano

    Very interesting. I would like to establish training and management consultancy firm in Rwanda. How can you assist?

  • Hortense Clarke

    Dr. Harnet,

    Thank you for sharing this information. It certainly makes me take a closer look at Rwanda as a place to spend my golden years.

  • Hi Dr Harnet

    Your are really inspiring, by all means: your vision, your energy, your speaches and accomplishements!
    Thank you for what you are doing for us and for Africa. Let us all make Africa great again!
    Everytime I watch your videos from Rwanda I am more and more convinced Africa is paradise.

    I first came accross your youtube channel during the 1st lockdown in March, in a moment I was finally setting myself up to taking action again; and it definitely finalized my wake up call.
    I tried few times in the past and failed; which kept me away from from trying again for quite a long time. Now I am fully up willing to take the challenge.

    About construction market booming and need for locally produced material, you mentioned many needs except paint.
    I am a professional in the paint Industry which is one of the most profitable businesses; and I was wondering if you could also provide some insights on this business there in Rwanda.
    I could start 2 ways trade, in order to fund a paint production unit there, if of interest for the local market.

    Kind Regards,
    Christian

  • Jonathan mulatya

    Very inspiring and eye-opening firsthand information on entrepreneurship opportunities in Africa.
    Well done !

  • Jonathan mulatya

    Very inspiring and eye-opening firsthand information on entrepreneurship opportunities in Africa. Well done!

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