Business ideas

Goat brochettes, chips and ibirayi by the roadside — Rwanda's favourite evening spot.

Hot chapati, mandazi and amandazi sold at breakfast and school closing time.

Crispy chicken, chips and sauces — the proven fast-food combo for towns and cities.

Passion fruit, mango and avocado smoothies near offices and gyms.

A compact kiosk selling shawarma, burgers and loaded fries to students and boda riders.

Fresh milk, ikivuguto (fermented milk) and snacks — a beloved Rwandan institution.

Serve world-class single-origin Rwandan coffee with pastries to locals and visitors.

Egg production with 200–1,000 layers supplying shops and restaurants.

Oyster mushrooms grown in a spare room, sold to hotels and supermarkets.

MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and bank agent services on a busy street.

Sugar, soap, airtime and daily essentials within walking distance of homes.

Curated quality second-hand clothes sold at markets and on Instagram/WhatsApp.

Braids, cuts and styling in a growing neighbourhood.

Screen replacements, software fixes and accessories near a commercial centre.

Contract cleaning for offices, homes, restaurants and events.

Design, writing, translation (Kinyarwanda–English–French) and virtual assistance online.

Buy a moto, employ a licensed rider, earn daily remittance.

City walking tours, market food tours and village experiences for visitors.

Bar soap, liquid soap and jik produced locally for shops and institutions.