MTN Rwandacell PLC, in collaboration with Inkomoko Entrepreneur Development, has revealed the winners of the third annual Youth Empowerment Initiative, Level Up Your Biz. The awarding ceremony at MTN Headquarters celebrated the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of Rwandan youth.
From 122 applicants, six finalists emerged, showcasing projects ranging from agrotourism to tech and agro processing.
The top three winners, Inzora Agrotourism, Examira Group Ltd, and Rainbow Health Food Ltd, received recognition for their outstanding contributions to innovation, sustainability, and positive impact.
CEO of MTN Rwandacell, Mapula Bodibe, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Congratulations to Inzora Agrotourism, Examira Group Ltd, and Rainbow Health Food Ltd. We look forward to witnessing the continued growth and success of these ventures, contributing to the economic landscape and community development.”
In addition to accolades, MTN is supporting the winners’ journeys with communication essentials, advertising platforms, and monetary funding.
The top three performers were awarded 2.5 million Rwandan Francs each, while the remaining three received a commendable 1 million Rwandan Francs each.
Aretha Rwagasore, Rwanda Managing Director at Inkomoko, highlighted the transformative power of entrepreneurship, saying, “We believe in the transformative power of entrepreneurship to create thriving communities and contribute to the country’s economic development. This program will be back this year to empower more young entrepreneurs, and we look forward to seeing how transformative this journey will be for them.”
