Ikawa Kafe, A Dwelling Space for Black Expats to Impact and Activate the Soul
WHO WE ARE? Ikawa kafe is ultimate cafe and bistro experience owned by Adilah Muhammad and Lamont D Muhammad here in Rwanda. MISSION To standardise the quality food, drinks and bakery products, and also be quickly served in as short a time as possible. To welcome all people from all corners of the world VISION […]
Where can I donate old items In Rwanda?
We’ve tried to gather places and methods you can use to support needy families. Whether in clothing that you no longer use or other means you need to help, such as providing food and more … Below we have tried to make a list of charity organizations that provide assistance to the very poor. Most […]
Vision 2050 of Rwanda
What is the Rwanda’s 2050 Vision? The Vision 2050 sets a new pathway that will lead the country to the living standards of upper middle income by 2035 and high income countries by 2050. This Vision 2050 has overarching objectives of promoting Economic Growth and Prosperity. “We don’t want to be a status quo country or […]
Shipping…..So Here is a Breakdown of What You Need to Know
Shipping. Whew. There is so much to say and so much that still needs to be stated. So, here is what you need to know. You have to do the research, seriously. Like real research…with a pen and paper, and calling multiple resources to find out what is true and not. There are a lot […]
Can you buy land in Rwanda as a foreigner?
Can you buy land in Rwanda as a foreigner? This is probably one of the questions that we get asked the most. The simple answer to this is: Yes! You can buy property in Rwanda even if you don’t have Rwandan citizenship. So, due to many questions, our team went to gather specific information through the […]
Why is My Bank Asking for a W-9 Form?
What is a W-9 Form and why is my financial institution in Rwanda asking me to sign one? First of all, what is a W9 Form? The purpose of form W9 is to provide your US tax ID, aka TIN: Taxpayer Identification Number, to the person, including a financial institution, who needs to report […]
The Real with Realtors and House Hunting in Rwanda
So, you always hear about how things are done differently in the motherland? Well, that is definitely true. The problem is sometimes, we don’t always know what is normal verses a hustle. And coming from placing that hustled every dollar and dime, we are naturally cautious about things that we are not comfortable with. Momma […]
List of Lawyers in Rwanda
Hey Cousins! We are providing you a list of best lawyers in Rwanda . This information is for assisting expats who may need support in Rwanda. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. We are encouraging you to do research whether a law service provider will be suitable for […]
What are your favorites in Kigali? Sylvia’s Suggestions….
Looking for something to do? Well, Cousin Sylvia decided to grace the family with a few of her favorites around Kigali. Sylvia relocated to Rwanda in October 2020, in the midst of the pandemic. Sylvia is a lover of all things that are creative and finds herself deep in that zone. This past New Yorker […]
Updates to the Class K Visa (Assured Income Visa)
Very recently, Rwanda added additional requirements to the Class K Visa, which is the one that is used most often for our retirees. This visa allows you to live in Rwanda for two years at a time if you can prove “assured income”. Assured income is your social security, retirement check, 401K, or any other […]