Rwanda’s Youth Warned Social Media Behaviour Could Cost Them Job Opportunities.

She delivered the message on October 21, 2026, during a meeting in which President Paul Kagame interacted with more than 10,000 young people from across the country at BK Arena. 

Ingabire said technological advances were transforming the world and creating new jobs, challenging young people to prepare themselves to take advantage of the emerging opportunities. 

“The world is changing because of technology, and technology is creating jobs. What are we doing to prepare ourselves to be able to take up those jobs?” she asked. 

Citing a report by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the minister said one in four young people aged between 16 and 30 was unemployed, highlighting the importance of acquiring skills and continually improving their qualifications. 

She stressed that integrity, a strong work ethic and good conduct were essential values for young people seeking to build successful careers, adding that these qualities should be reflected in all aspects of their lives, including their online activities. 

“The jobs we are talking about may be offered next year, in three years or in 10 years. When an employer goes looking for someone to hire, they will also look at how you behave on social media. That is part of the information shaping your identity,” Ingabire said. 

She added that employers would look beyond applicants’ CVs to examine their online presence and interests.

“It is good to have a CV, but an employer will also want to know: ‘What is this person I keep seeing on social media involved in? What are they working on?’” she said. 

Ingabire urged young people to think critically about what they see and share on social media and to avoid blindly following trends or peer pressure.