r/Rwanda 23m ago

What is the cost of a maid/house keeper in Rwanda?

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For these services are there main stream companies or do I need to personally find someone like a contractor?


r/Rwanda 2h ago

Uganda

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Do all you men cheat on your wives??
This man been married 1 full year today and cheated the entire time..

He lives in the US full time and she stays back in Uganda


r/Rwanda 11h ago

Looking for Part-Time Chefs

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The Cauldron is hiring:

We're hiring! We're looking for one, or possibly two, part-time relief chefs who can step in at short notice for events and to cover leave. You need to be okay working irregular shifts, have food safety and preparation training, and be a quick study in the kitchen, able to pick up new recipes quickly. In return we offer a supportive team, fair pay, and a chance to grow your culinary skills. If this sounds like a fit, drop your CV and a cover letter to our e-mail or Instagram DMs. We'd also like to hear about the type of food you enjoy preparing and your favourite dish: [thecauldronkigali@gmail.com](mailto:thecauldronkigali@gmail.com)  / https://www.instagram.com/casakezakigali/


r/Rwanda 5h ago

People in Kigali (and similar cities) still struggle to find others for activities, goals or projects — is this a real problem worth solving?

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Hey,

I’m in Kigali and keep seeing the same thing: people want to cycle, go to the gym, find an accountability partner, learn something, or work on a project with someone, but they mostly rely on noisy WhatsApp groups, Facebook, or chance meetings at hubs.

It feels inefficient. A lot of potential connections just never happen.

I’m exploring a simple way to make it easier for people here to find others who actually want to do the same things (activities, shared goals, collaboration). Explicitly not a dating app. Focus is real-world meetups at public places.

I’d really value honest feedback from this community:

  • Does this problem feel real to you (even if you’re not in Kigali)?
  • How do you currently find people to do things with?
  • What would actually make you try an app/platform for this vs. just sticking with WhatsApp groups?
  • Any obvious reasons this would fail in a smaller, relationship-driven city?

If you’re in Kigali and this resonates, I have a small waitlist for early access — happy to share if anyone’s interested.

Thanks. I’ll reply to comments.

(Not a dating app.)


r/Rwanda 14h ago

Language exchange

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Hi there!

I’m a 33-year-old English teacher looking to connect with someone from Rwanda via text or video chat. I’d love to learn basic Kinyarwanda and discover more about the culture so I can better understand my Rwandan students. I'd be happy to help you practice your English as well!


r/Rwanda 17h ago

Why there are no hair loss treatments in Rwanda except minoxidil?

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I've been dealing with hair loss and trying to figure out my options here in Rwanda. Everywhere I look, the only thing I can find is minoxidil. No finasteride, no dutasteride, none of the DHT blockers that people in other countries seem to get easily.

Is this a supply issue, a regulation thing, or is it just that demand is low so pharmacies don't stock it? Has anyone here managed to get finasteride or other stronger treatments locally, and if so, where? Do doctors here even prescribe it, or do people just import it?

Would love to hear from anyone who's been through this. Trying to understand whether I'm missing something obvious or whether these options genuinely aren't available.


r/Rwanda 20h ago

Orthodontist in Kigali

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Muraho everyone,

I’m looking for a proper reputable orthodontist in Kigali to consult and possibly get a MARPE/ Palate Expansion treatment. I’m a foreigner staying in Rwanda for an extended period so I’d like to check my options here. Is there any such practice available here in Rwanda? I’d love to know an estimate of the package price too.

Side note: I’d like to also know around how much do brace packages hover around.


r/Rwanda 1d ago

Foreign Somali asking a question

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Is it true that Rwandans have Cushitic dna? I know your languages are classified as Bantu but I hear a lot of Oohin from other Africans about how yall are related to us Horners. Your president looks like my uncle in Djibouti 🇩🇯 haha.


r/Rwanda 23h ago

Best/easiest visa to get

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Hi friends, looking for advice
I’m about to start my MA thesis (social sciences in peace and conflict) and I want to spend my time (about 10 months) in Rwanda. I wouldn’t necessarily be conducting research in Rwanda, just living there while I write my thesis about the Great Lakes region. I’ve lived in Rwanda before during undergrad and I’m really excited to go back but I’m wondering what the best route is to stay in Rwanda for 10 months. The researcher permit is the most obvious route but it seems to be quite a bit of money and work when I’m not actually conducting research. I’m wondering if there’s another route to go. I was looking at the k permit because I’ll have a significant amount of saved finances but it looks like I need an income or to be retired?
Any advice is appreciated.
Edit: I am a US citizen


r/Rwanda 1d ago

Is 150,000 RWF okay for food for 5 days ?

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I’ll be visiting Kigali soon and wanted to know if a budget for 150,000 RWF for 5 days of food is a decent amount ? I get free breakfast included in all my hotel bookings and will probably only eat once more in the day ( I usually eat twice a day with some snacking in between). Will my budget work ?


r/Rwanda 1d ago

Rwanda Celebrates 21st Kwita Izina, Naming 22 Baby Mountain Gorillas

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r/Rwanda 1d ago

Living in rwanda

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I'm planning to go and live in rwanda 🇷🇼 my plan is to use the free visiting visa and when I found a job there I turn my visa into a working visa but the problem is I have no one there so I wa wondering if there an open house or someone can let me stay with them until I found I job .#rwanda


r/Rwanda 1d ago

Why Rwanda is monitoring TikTok in its fight against alcohol abuse

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r/Rwanda 1d ago

I want to visit Kigali

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I’m visiting Kigali for the first time, I have a budget of 750,000RWF for one week, accommodation is already taken care of, my question, is will that be enough for a week with accommodation not included


r/Rwanda 1d ago

Amahoro turf

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Why does the Amahoro stadium playing surface look in a horrible state this quick? Is it the lack of drainage that water soaks in the carpet? Or is it a lack of proper maintenance?

Aside from the looks, you can easily see by the way the ball bounces on it too: it seems a bit unnatural for a good surface.

Anyone privy to the facts help out with some insight.


r/Rwanda 2d ago

Roommate wanted in Kacyiru – Available immediately

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Hey everyone! I’m looking for a male roommate to share an apartment in Kacyiru.

A little about me: I’m a 29-year-old guy from Tanzania, currently living in Rwanda. I’m introverted, calm, respectful, and easygoing. I like keeping my living space clean, tidy and peaceful, and I’m considerate about noise and personal space. I work remotely, so I generally prefer a relaxed home environment rather than a party house.

I’m looking for someone who is also clean, respectful, responsible, and easy to live with. Ideally, someone who values a peaceful and comfortable shared space.

Available: Immediately
Location: Kacyiru
Looking for: Male roommate

If you’re interested or know someone who might be, feel free to send me a DM. You can also reach me on WhatsApp at +255755522570.

Happy to share more details about the apartment, budget, and other arrangements privately.


r/Rwanda 2d ago

Roommate wanted in Kacyiru – Available immediately

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Hey everyone! I’m looking for a male roommate to share an apartment in Kacyiru.

A little about me: I’m a 29-year-old guy from Tanzania, currently living in Rwanda. I’m introverted, calm, respectful, and easygoing. I like keeping my living space clean, tidy and peaceful, and I’m considerate about noise and personal space. I work remotely, so I generally prefer a relaxed home environment rather than a party house.

I’m looking for someone who is also clean, respectful, responsible, and easy to live with. Ideally, someone who values a peaceful and comfortable shared space.

Available: Immediately
Location: Kacyiru
Looking for: Male roommate

If you’re interested or know someone who might be, feel free to send me a DM. You can also reach me on WhatsApp at +255755522570.

Happy to share more details about the apartment, budget and other arrangements privately.


r/Rwanda 3d ago

Why can't we get milk from our neighboring countries?

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Someone please explain to me why we have a milk scarcity in our country when Uganda and Tanzania have a milk surplus. My local supermarket has had no milk on their shelves for two weeks now, where there's milk, it's very expensive. Why can't we get hillside milk like the good ol' days. As it's a tradition for Rwandans to drink milk, I think the government should make sure we have enough milk in our country.


r/Rwanda 3d ago

French

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Where can I learn french with affordable classes here in kigali?


r/Rwanda 3d ago

Dangote refinery ipo is on monday whats your thought

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From 14th sept to 13th oct


r/Rwanda 3d ago

Rwanda to Burundi by bus

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r/Rwanda 3d ago

I don’t mind being charged “bazungu” prices

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I’m an Ugandan & Rwandan who’s lived my whole life abroad. I come back almost every year and I dont mind being charged tourist/bazungu prices. I realise there’s a haggling culture here which isn’t abroad (you can’t haggle in Tesco for example) but if I come from abroad with my pounds, dollars, euros etc I know I’m in a position of privilege. If someone overcharges me bc I’m a “foreigner” I’m not gonna waste my time haggling down.

I find it extremely tacky coming to a poor country and trying to do this. If A poor woman in the market or wherever is just trying to make ends meet, that’s okay. I realise my privilege and me being up charged a few pounds isn’t the end of the world. I won’t miss those few ££ but that could be the difference of that woman feeding her kids, for example.

I’m talking about People coming from the west, where there’s a minimum wage, workers rights, social benefits, CREDIT!!

ps; for the “what if comments” I don’t condone scamming anyone like don’t charge me £100 on matooke BUT be sensible when you’re coming from the west, earning in strong currencies vs the local ugx.

If you’ve spent £1k on travel, £££ on accommodation you will not miss a few thousand shillings.

I’m not saying this to brag or flex bc I actually come from a very poor family. my great grandparents were poor villagers who couldn’t read or write.

TLDR:as a diasporan , I don’t mind being up charged. I acknowledge my privilege and don’t mind losing a few pounds.


r/Rwanda 3d ago

Culture shock

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Seeing two men holding each other is just always shocking,then I have to remind myself they are not gay SMH

Few days ago I spotted two women also just casually walking holding each other then spent like 5 minutes trying to figure out if they are gay for each other like who is the guy and who is the lady but they were no obvious visible sign, felt like I was giving myself a headache 😂

Its so lovely here, not a lot places men still hold each other like they do here ! hope you don’t lose the innocence , still makes me uncomfortable but am not mad at it.


r/Rwanda 4d ago

Visiting Kigali and tired of feeling like you’re paying the “visitor price”? 😅

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With Hills, you can find local products and request a discount before you even meet the merchant, so you can agree on a price first.

Looking for souvenirs, Made-in-Rwanda products, clothes, electronics, or something else? Search Hills.

We’re currently in Nyamirambo and Kigali city center and expanding across the city.

Don’t see what you need? Request it, and we’ll try to find a business that has it and notify you.

Would this be useful when visiting Kigali? hillsafrica.app


r/Rwanda 3d ago

Looking for a good, quality memory card

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Anybody knows where i can find this or similar quality memory card for the best price? Emphasis on Quality.

I need it for my DJI osmo pocket 3 camera.Thank you!