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Official account of the British High Commission Kigali & the British Embassy Office Bujumbura. Follow our High Commissioner Alison Thorpe at @A_ThorpeUK

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Rwanda offers vast opportunities, said the Rwanda Development Board CEO at today’s CEO Forum with the British &amp; EU Chambers of Commerce. He assured investors that business will become even more efficient and predictable. #GoFarGoTogether

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By day: 🇬🇧 diplomat By night: DJ Dawee 🎧 Hear from David Rinnert on the shared craft of diplomacy &amp; DJing: reading the room, building connections, finding common ground. After 4 years strengthening UK–Rwanda ties, on &amp; off the dancefloor, he signs off. Tuzagukumbura! 🇷🇼✨

Amashyo! 🐄✨ It was fantastic to witness the incredible energy and enthusiasm following Alison Thorpe’s visit to Bigogwe last week. 🎥 Take a look at this video showcasing her heartfelt appreciation for the breathtaking landscapes of Western Province I Rwanda. Murakoze cyane! 🇷🇼❤️

Big news 🇬🇧➡️🇷🇼: from 25 Feb UK visas go digital! Apply just once at the visa application centre, and then your eVisa is linked to your passport. ✅ Faster ✅ Secure ✅ No more leaving passports behind ✨ Learn more:

🥑🍌🥭 Market Day vibes in #Kigali! Recently Alison Thorpe stopped by Kimironko Market to pick up fresh fruits and even bargained with vendors for better prices. A beautiful moment of connection with the community that makes #Kigali so vibrant. #KimironkoMarket

🚀 We are thrilled to welcome our new Development Director, Billy Stewart! From electric motorbikes to clean buses, the 🇬🇧-🇷🇼 partnership is driving innovation, climate action &amp; inclusive growth. This the kind of impactful cooperation he’s here to champion. #GoFarGoTogether

Just 4 weeks left to apply for the Chevening Scholarship! Isimbi is #ChosenForChevening &amp; heading to 🇬🇧 to study a Master’s in Advanced Air Mobility Systems at Cranfield University. 🛫 Ready to follow in her footsteps? Apply by 7 Oct 👉 #GoFarGoTogether

Our new #British High Commissioner Alison Thorpe has a message for you in Kinyarwanda! In her first week, she was blown away by the friendliness and warmth of the #Rwandan people. She looks forward to continuing the strong friendship between 🇬🇧 and 🇷🇼.

We love all the 🚲 vibes but guess what? Our 🇬🇧 Development Director Billy Stewart helped launch a shiny new tea factory in Kibeho! Thanks to a £16.3m #UK investment, #Rwandan farmers could be brewing up £30m a year. More tea, more smiles, more wins! 🇷🇼🫖✨ #GoFarGoTogether

Samuel is honored to be #ChosenForChevening! 🎉 From nursing at University of Rwanda to studying at Swansea University—he's ready to bring new skills to strengthen healthcare in #Rwanda, #Africa &amp; beyond. 🌍 It's fully funded &amp; life-changing. Apply now 🎓 🔗 🇬🇧🤝🇷🇼

It is exactly one week until the #Chevening scholarship application closes on 5 November! Our High Commissioner Alison Thorpe wishes you good luck. Find a programme and apply today 👇

📢 Are you ready to apply for #Chevening? Applications open in one week, so get ready! Hear ⁦⁦Kwizera Christelle⁩, a young entrepreneur and former Chevening scholar, talk about her amazing opportunity to study at a top #UK university 👩‍🎓🇬🇧 🔗Apply at

Please welcome Jennifer Stockill who is the new British Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda since 1st July 2024. She brings her vast experience as a senior diplomat and looks forward to strengthened relations between the #UK and #Rwanda. #GoFarGoTogether

Rwanda offers vast opportunities, said the Rwanda Development Board CEO at today’s CEO Forum with the British & EU Chambers of Commerce. He assured investors that business will become even more efficient and predictable. #GoFarGoTogether

By day: 🇬🇧 diplomat By night: DJ Dawee 🎧 Hear from David Rinnert on the shared craft of diplomacy & DJing: reading the room, building connections, finding common ground. After 4 years strengthening UK–Rwanda ties, on & off the dancefloor, he signs off. Tuzagukumbura! 🇷🇼✨

🚀 We are thrilled to welcome our new Development Director, Billy Stewart! From electric motorbikes to clean buses, the 🇬🇧-🇷🇼 partnership is driving innovation, climate action & inclusive growth. This the kind of impactful cooperation he’s here to champion. #GoFarGoTogether

Just 4 weeks left to apply for the Chevening Scholarship! Isimbi is #ChosenForChevening & heading to 🇬🇧 to study a Master’s in Advanced Air Mobility Systems at Cranfield University. 🛫 Ready to follow in her footsteps? Apply by 7 Oct 👉 #GoFarGoTogether

Samuel is honored to be #ChosenForChevening! 🎉 From nursing at University of Rwanda to studying at Swansea University—he's ready to bring new skills to strengthen healthcare in #Rwanda, #Africa & beyond. 🌍 It's fully funded & life-changing. Apply now 🎓 🔗 🇬🇧🤝🇷🇼