18 June 2025
MTN Rwanda has announced the deployment of 51 new 5G sites across Kigali, marking a significant step toward establishing the country as a regional leader in mobile broadband. This rollout follows the activation of a pilot site at Kigali Heights, a mixed-use building in the city, just a month prior.
The new infrastructure will be installed across key districts — Gasabo, Kicukiro, and Nyarugenge — as well as in the outskirts of Kamonyi. The aim is to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive national 5G network, initially targeting urban centres, business districts, universities, government offices, and essential services. This phased deployment is designed to support the growing demand for high-speed connectivity and to facilitate digital transformation across multiple sectors.
According to MTN Rwanda, the expansion seeks to enhance connectivity for vital industries such as healthcare, education, logistics, manufacturing, and utilities. The initiative is part of a broader modernization campaign launched in November 2024 in collaboration with Swedish technology firm Ericsson, with the ultimate goal of aligning with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 — aspiring to position the country as a model digital economy in Africa.
