News

Students showcase their dance talent during the “Iga Nta Stress” Public Talk in a lively session led by Mr. Jean Leonard Dukuzumuremyi from MoYA

An exciting public talk under the “Iga Nta Stress” campaign was held on 6 May 2026 at UR Rukara Campus, aiming to encourage young people to explore flexible learning and digital opportunities. Organized by the University of Rwanda – College of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth (MoYA) and Arts and ALX Rwanda, the event brought together students, Ministry officials, and ALX staff for discussions on career guidance, digital skills, and opportunities available in today’s changing job market.

Held under the theme “Student Mobilisation and Sound System Support,” the public talk forms part of ongoing efforts to support Rwanda’s youth empowerment agenda by strengthening both theoretical and practical skills among young people. The discussions focused on preparing youth to remain competitive in an economy that is increasingly shaped by technology and innovation.

During the interactive session, students engaged directly with representatives from the Ministry and ALX Rwanda, who shared insights into career development and the growing importance of digital competencies. Participants explored opportunities in fields such as software engineering, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics, which continue to create new career pathways for young people across Africa and beyond.

Representatives from ALX Rwanda and MoYA engage students during the “Iga Nta Stress” Public Talk providing insights into digital learning opportunities and ALX programs.

The ALX team explained how their programs are designed to provide practical and accessible learning experiences through flexible and self paced approaches. They encouraged students to take advantage of digital learning opportunities that can complement university education and help them build relevant skills for the modern workplace.

Students follow proceedings during the “Iga Nta Stress” Public Talk

In addition to discussing training opportunities, the delegation highlighted the importance of professional development, mentorship, and career readiness. Students learned about support offered through ALX in areas such as CV preparation, interview skills, and access to professional networks connected to employment opportunities in different parts of the world.

For many students, the session served as both a motivational experience and a practical guide to understanding how digital skills can open doors to future careers. The engagement also reflected the growing interest among university students in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology driven opportunities.

Students react with excitement during the performance by popular Rwandan artist Chris Eazy at the “Iga Nta Stress” Public Talk.

Beyond the educational discussions, the event created a lively and energetic atmosphere through entertainment performances led by popular Rwandan artist Chris Eazy. His performance added excitement to the campaign and helped connect the message of youth empowerment with students in a fun and relatable way.

The “Iga Nta Stress” Public Talk was filled with excitement and energy during the performance by popular Rwandan artist Chris Eazy.

The public talk highlighted the importance of combining academic education with practical digital skills and encouraged students to confidently embrace innovation, flexible learning, and emerging opportunities in the digital economy.
More in photos :https://photos.app.goo.gl/uSGC7WfP1TZVLkRTA

Story by

Ntirandekura Schadrac
PRO, UR- College of Education