"I realized that my community didn’t have a school that grooms children with Christian values which will enable them to become God-fearing and upright citizens, thus the decision to make it part of the education at my school,"

"The training is given under the “Promoting Gender Accountability in the Private sector in Rwanda” project. The latter is funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and implemented by PSF and Gender Monitoring Office to improve gender-responsive governance and entrepreneurship. "This training was like a master key which opened my mind to realize that I can still do business using virtual technology-Webex, which didn’t require a physical classroom but determination to use it as a bridge between teachers, students, and parents,"

"In 2016, we didn’t think that some things could happen, some were not considered. Further, Covid-19 changed many things at a very fast pace. The new policy will be shaped by the government, in partnership with development private partners. Everyone will have a role to play,"

"Unaffordable e-learning gadgets are still an obstacle. Though, some parents and students have not yet also perceived the efficiency of technology in teaching and learning. The awareness is also much needed. This resistance of adjusting to technology has been indicated by parents who hire teachers to coach children in homes"

"Apart from challenges related to prices, people should understand that they can teach themselves using technology without necessarily hiring teachers."

"Icyo na)vuga ni urugendo turimo dushyiramo ingufu rwo kugeza ikoranabuhanga mu mashuri yose mu gihugu,"

"Audio-visual content makes learning simple, effective, and entertaining. It will be a solution most especially for students who don’t know how to read,"

"The internet connectivity has reached 54% in schools, we still have a long way to go"

"The policy we have dates from 2016 and it is under review. To review it, we consult public and private partners. We need ideas that can be put in the new policy. Technology changes very fast, thus the need to insert new things,"

"Internet prices are still a challenge, but not the biggest. All students don’t have computers. They are costly. The biggest challenge is that e-learning gadgets are not affordable for all households"

"It is a sector many people don’t attach or see the actual value but we are delighted that the government has thought about us and it is encouraging for us to do even better so that more can be achieved in future."

"Starting from scratch was not easy, but I had a little experience in the industry and most significantly, passion for it. I knew we were going to struggle, but not for long, because Rwanda’s fashion industry grows day by day and so there’s always room for fresh ideas. We can learn from others and share different experiences"

"We met many challenges like all newborns in the industry, for instance, not knowing what the market demand was, not having advisors or mentors to guide us through the process, the shortage of fabric and even lack of adequate information in different training opportunities in the industry. And above everything, there was no solid salary to look forward to at the end of the month, instead, we were the ones who needed to keep working if we were to make any money,"

"If it’s possible, being self-employed is the best decision to make when you are still young. You get to take responsibility and gain experience through failure and tips from other people in the industry who have more experience"

"Customer care is very important. We give special treatment to our clients and make sure that they are comfortable when with us. We also make sure that we follow a client’s requirements word for word. We customise a few details on the clothes when a client asks for it and also offer delivery services,"

"This makes us proud knowing that the current pandemic has affected us but this initiative will ensure that our efforts as artistes are not in vain."

"We both wanted to be financially independent, to create job opportunities in our community and, prove anybody who underestimates the determination and proficiency of girls or women wrong,"

"We met many challenges like all newborns in the industry, for instance, not knowing what the market demand was, not having advisors or mentors to guide us through the process, the shortage of fabric and even lack of adequate information in different training opportunities in the industry. And above everything, there was no solid salary to look forward to at the end of the month, instead, we were the ones who needed to keep working if we were to make any money,"

"We want our brand to be recognised on the international level and we want our products to be accessible worldwide through online services and other channels"

"Of course we are able to take care of ourselves, we also have four employees with a monthly salary and, we contribute to the ‘Made in Rwanda’ campaign,"

"Twatangiye dufite ubushobozi buke, dufite ahantu hatoya hadashobora gukwirwamo aho kudodera n’ibindi byose twifuzaga, ariko uko ubushobozi bugenda bwiyongera twafunguye ahandi. Twabonye ahanini hashobora guhura neza n’urwego tugezemo."

"Parents will be able to see what is taught in class and use it to assist children during revision and homework. Users will just need to grab their smartphones, log in to the e-learning platform and enter the audio-visual section"

"I believe the magnificence of creation is enough inspiration for faith."

"Self-evaluation is key on an ongoing basis to ensure that you are making intended progress."

"All around us, there are opportunities to create moonshots. What is the purpose of education if not to help you 10X the quality of your life with the opportunities available to you, helping you go beyond limits?"

"Make it simple but significant and if it has to be complex, never leave out the important details."

"Every cake is unique; whether it is simple or complex."

"Cakes are a very significant part of celebrations."

"We were each born for some higher purpose and it is now our cosmic mission to find it."

"Baking is pure chemistry."

"We live in a competitive world and there is no business where one would not have a competitor who offers similar products"

"The industry has been going through a phase which is for good. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I know that at the end of this whole restructuring, everything will be fine"

"I did not choose acting. I was a trained journalist; but out of adventure I am where I am today."

"No. I will never act nude; no matter the huge amount of money I am offered."

"The more I prioritize self-care and ensure my own well-being, the more effectively I can support and assist others. Once my cup is full, I can be better at filling up those in my community!"

"Meaning, really look deep into yourself and really get to know yourself, understand yourself. And a lot of that happens in some sort of isolation."

"I think what I would say to her is No. 1 focus on self-love"

""While I undeniably cherish the various roles I play in my life, it became imperative for me to delve deeper into understanding who Tia, the individual, is and what brings happiness to her life"

"When you love — truly, truly love yourself — you start to understand self-worth, self-value, and what it is that you deserve."

"It signifies personal growth and the capacity to acquire knowledge and self-improvement."

"A major revelation for me was the recognition that I am in a perpetual state of evolution, and not only is this acceptable, but it's actually wonderful"

"If success means living with joy, contentment, and doing great things with my talent, then failure is the opposite of success. It means not living with joy, contentment, or using my skills and gifts. Failure would also mean not pushing myself out of my comfort zone, and not daring to try new things and ideas."

"We need more women in the space because they bring their unique perspective to development, technology and policy."

"It also encourages women who are in technology all ready to step out."

"We encourage the women we find to give talks to the girls so that there is visibility."

"It also encourages the girls to rise to the top to see these women as options."

"I see a bright future. Traditionally, we have had few women in this space. Globally in terms of people studying STEM subjects across the world, 35 per cent are women. In Nigeria, the figures are just about less than that. In terms of Women studying technology and engineering in Nigerian universities, you have about 25 per cent according to the figures from JAMB."

"It is one thing to get girls to study these subjects, it is another thing to transit to the career and stay in the career. A lot of research shows that within the first ten years shows that women who are working in tech tend to drop out. So, the workplace must be also friendly to women. Things are changing but change also takes time."

"It is important to grow people. To realise that people are individuals with their dreams."

"I would have become a prostitute, but I became restless and challenged destiny. Your life cannot change for the better if you don’t challenge destiny. Even God challenged destiny"