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    Irembo

    Building digital products to help organisations deliver online services and payments.

    Quick facts

    Headquarters
    Kigali, Rwanda
    Founded
    2015
    Team size
    51–200 employees
    Website
    irembo.com
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    About Irembo

    Irembo is a technology company based in Kigali, Rwanda, that specializes in digitizing public and commercial services. Founded in 2014, the firm serves as a digital transformation partner for both government agencies and private organizations. By combining design and technology, Irembo enables institutions to offer world-class online experiences and manage digital payments through secure platforms. Its flagship product, IremboGov, serves as a centralized portal for over 100 public services, including health care applications, visa requests, and civil status certifications like birth and marriage certificates. The company facilitates a shift toward a cashless economy by providing integrated payment solutions that meet national accounting standards. With a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers, Irembo focuses on reducing service access times and improving operational efficiency for its partners. The company has saved millions of working hours for citizens by replacing manual processes with web and USSD-based digital workflows, supported by a large network of agents that bridge the digital divide.

    Established in 2014, Irembo launched its first major product in 2015 through a strategic partnership with the Government of Rwanda. The company has since become a central player in Rwanda's GovTech sector, digitizing over 100 public services across more than 20 public agencies. Its mission is to build products that improve daily lives through digital accessibility and streamlined administrative processes.

    Beyond government services, Irembo is expanding into the private sector with platforms for commercial marketplaces and business payment processing. The firm utilizes a modern tech stack, including React, Node.js, and Redis, to maintain high-traffic platforms. By offering business intelligence and predictive analytics, Irembo helps partners monitor service usage and identify areas for operational improvement.

    What they do

    Irembo builds digital platforms that enable government agencies and private businesses to offer services online and process payments. They provide web and USSD solutions for public administration, financial management, and commercial marketplaces.

    Products and service lines

    IremboGovIremboPayIremboPlusBusiness Process ManagementData Analytics and Reporting

    Highlights

    • Digitized over 100 public services in Rwanda since the 2015 launch of IremboGov.
    • Saved over 40 million working hours for Rwandan citizens by reducing travel and wait times.
    • Achieved an 80% reduction in service access time, moving from a 5-day average to 24 hours.
    • Supported a network of 4,000+ agents who assist users in accessing online digital services.
    • Partnered with 19 public institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Rwanda National Police.
    • Facilitated a shift where 45% of users now pay for government services online.

    Talent and hiring

    Irembo recruits multi-disciplinary talent including engineers, designers, and problem solvers to build and scale its digital service platforms. The company emphasizes a culture of continuous improvement, leadership, and a user-centric mindset.

    Software EngineersProduct ManagersUX DesignersData AnalystsOperations ManagersBusiness Development Managers
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    Funding and scale

    Irembo employs between 101 and 250 people and has served over 14 million users to date.

    Markets served

    Rwanda

    Customers

    • Government of Rwanda
    • Rwanda National Police
    • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
    • National Post Office (Iposita)
    • Public agencies
    • Private commercial businesses

    Industries served

    • Government
    • Financial Services
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