NCSA and Airtel Rwanda sign MoU on cybersecurity capacity building

KIGALI, Rwanda, Thursday 22nd October 2026 – Rwanda’s National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) and Airtel Rwanda today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on collaboration in cybersecurity capacity building.

Under the agreement, Airtel Rwanda will run career guidance masterclasses in cybersecurity, led by industry experts. The sessions will offer practical career guidance aligned to cybersecurity, insights into employer expectations, and support for students in making informed academic and professional choices.

“Airtel Rwanda is a key partner in protecting Rwanda’s digital infrastructure, and so we are pleased to establish this agreement to build cybersecurity capacity and support the CyberHub in producing top talent for the industry.” – CEO of NCSA, David Kanamugire.

The partnership will also open internship and career opportunities that expose CyberHub students to the corporate environment. Students will be offered structured industrial internships in departments including Network and IT, Enterprise Technical Solutions, mobile money and fintech, Marketing, Telco Finance and Accounting, and Customer Experience.

“At Airtel Rwanda, we believe that building a digitally empowered and resilient nation starts with investing in its people. Through our Future Path Programme, we are proud to partner with NCSA through the Cyber Hub to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities, develop practical digital skills, and equip young Rwandans with the tools to thrive in the digital economy.Together, we are building a safer, digitally empowered, and resilient Rwanda.” — Sujay Chakrabarti, Managing Director, Airtel Rwanda.

Outstanding CyberHub graduates will be considered for graduate trainee or entry-level roles within Airtel Rwanda. The company will also share job openings, early-career programmes and skill requirements with the CyberHub, helping students prepare for the opportunities available in the industry.

The CyberHub, launched in October 2025 at the University of Rwanda’s College of Science and Technology in Kigali in collaboration with Cisco, is a national centre of excellence in cybersecurity and data protection. It features a Cybersecurity Academy, an Innovation Hub and state-of-the-art technology labs, and aims to build the specialised talent Rwanda needs to secure its growing digital economy.