Citisquare Africa Partners Rwanda Chamber of Tourism to Promote Economic and Investment Inclusion

In a convergence of innovation, finance, and regional development, Citisquare Africa, in partnership with the Rwanda Chamber of Tourism, successfully hosted a virtual conference tagged: ‘The Collective Advantage: Investment and Tourism’ in Kigali, Rwanda.

Over 100 participants from across Africa and the diaspora attended the strategic conversation centered on how legally structured co-ownership investment models are enabling more people to build wealth, invest in tourism, and co-own titled real estate in Kigali with a low capital barrier to entry.
Backed by Bank of Kigali PLC and BK Capital, the Citisquare Africa model is designed to foster economic inclusion, sustainable development, and shared prosperity.

The session was moderated by Lehlé Baldé and featured an exceptional lineup of speakers and panelists who brought rich insights across real estate, finance, tourism, and mindset transformation.

The speakers and panelists include: Dr. Uche Nnama – CEO & Founder, Citisquare Africa; Dr. Peggy McColl – Mindset Mentor and Keynote Speaker; Dr. Diane Karusisi – CEO, Bank of Kigali; Darius Mukiza – Head of Business Development, BK Capital; Vinay Palaparthy – Global Business Leader; Irene Murerwa – Chief Tourism Officer, Rwanda Development Board; Ronald Kabagambe – Investment Marketing Lead, Rwanda Development Board; and Edson Habineza – Director General, Rwanda Chamber of Tourism.

One of the event’s core themes was developing a prosperity mindset and redefining prosperity beyond money to include mindset, collaboration, and intentional impact. As Dr. Peggy McColl noted: “Life begins with a thought of inspiration. Prosperity isn’t just financial, it’s a state of mind.”

Attendees left the session with actionable insights, including: How co-ownership legally enables shared investment in titled land and real estate, How to generate passive income and unlock capital growth in Kigali’s fast-growing property Sector, What makes Rwanda’s tourism economy a global model for sustainability and innovation; Legal and structural details of the Citisquare Africa model; including how it’s supported by institutional partners; Opportunities to engage in eco-tourism, cultural travel, wellness tourism, and real estate through collaborative ownership; Why Kigali is an ideal investment destination, with 1.3M+ annual tourists, $647M in tourism revenue, and consistent GDP growth.

As Dr. Uche Nnama emphasized, “Co-ownership is a model that helps you diversify your portfolio. It’s a tool to democratize access to opportunity.”
Following the momentum of the virtual session, attention now turns to the Co-Ownership, Investment, and Tourism Forum taking place October 1st–6th, 2025, in Kigali.

The immersive, in-person experience will bring together investors, tourism experts, policy leaders, and development partners for a week of panels, tours, workshops, and strategic networking.

Giving reasons why the conference was held in Kigali, Rwanda, the organisers said it would bring Strong Economic Growth, Booming Tourism Industry, High Real Estate Returns; Untapped Market Access; World-Class Infrastructure; Africa’s MICE Hub; and Pro-Investment Environment.

Kigali boasts a 7.15 per cent average GDP growth rate over the past decade, with one of the region’s lowest debt ratios signaling stability and opportunity.
Booming Tourism Industry: With 1.3M+ annual tourists and $647M in tourism revenue, Rwanda is a rising star. It’s home to Africa’s largest upcoming airport (in partnership with Qatar Airways) and ranks as the world’s 2nd safest destination for solo female travelers.

High Real Estate Returns: Annual real estate appreciation sits at 12–15%, making Kigali a high-growth property market.

Untapped Market Access: As part of the East African Community (EAC) trade bloc, Rwanda offers access to a combined market of 450 million people and a regional GDP of $313 billion – a powerful launchpad for investors.

World-Class Infrastructure: Ongoing investments are elevating quality of life and business readiness across the city.

Africa’s MICE Hub: Kigali is Africa’s #2 ranked MICE destination, hosting NBA-backed tournaments, global expos, and high-profile summits.

Pro-Investment Environment: Ranked Africa’s #1 in ease of doing business (World Bank), with incentives like a 7-year corporate tax holiday for investors committing over $50 million.