University of Kigali launches centre to address AI, cybersecurity skills gaps

The University of Kigali (UoK) has launched an Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Training Centre to close skills gaps in Rwanda’s digital economy and provide practical expertise for students and professionals. The centre was unveiled on November 6 at the university’s headquarters in Kacyiru, Kigali, in partnership with Kenya-based CyberPro Global. It follows UoK’s 2025 Labour Market Study, which surveyed 5,923 participants and highlighted major gaps in AI, cybersecurity and data-related fields. UoK’s Dean of the School of Computing and Information Technology, Wilson Musoni, said 71% of employers reported strong demand for these skills and 90.9% of alumni preferred hands-on learning. The centre complements new AI and cybersecurity degree and master’s programmes, offering four certification pathways that blend responsible AI use and advanced topics like threat intelligence, digital forensics, machine learning and enterprise AI governance.