WazoPlus recently had the opportunity to sit down with Boris Kayiranga, a skilled senior software engineer based in Berlin, Germany. In our conversation, he shared with us about coming from humble beginnings,  making a breakthrough in tech, and moving to Germany as an African Software Engineer. Tell us about yourself My name is Boris Kayiranga, I am a Software Engineer; I have been building software professionally for about five years now; I have worked in different industries including consultancy, fintech, and e-commerce. I specialize in mobile apps but I sometimes also touch the other areas as well. I am currently working as a Senior Mobile Engineer at Flaconi, an online retailer based in Berlin where we are using Flutter to build a mobile shopping experience that serves hundreds of thousands of customers in Germany, France, Poland, and Austria. When was the first time you interacted with a computer? I can’t remember quite well, my earliest memory is from around 2002 when I was playing with my dad’s Macintosh Portable. But I was very young so I am not sure what I was doing, I can just remember the bubbly “trackpad” that felt good when I was clicking on it, the clicking sound was very satisfying. How did you become interested in programming? It’s actually a weird story somehow: I was fortunate enough to get a personal computer on my 13th birthday, but the only things I was doing with it were graphic design on Microsoft Publisher, playing with Microsoft Paint, and a lot of gaming. Then one day, with one friend, when playing World Of Tanks online, we clicked on an ad that redirected us to Webself which was a Wix-like platform to create your own website, we spent weeks and weeks crafting our website and published it, and it looked awful but it was online and people could access it, that was the first time I was exposed to HTML and CSS, and also the last time for a while because the year after that, I watched the first IronMan movie and it hooked me up into

Rwanda is  a small country, but  by thinking  bigger than it’s borders, it’s quickly becoming an important African Tech hub. The country  has been consistently ranked as one of the top countries in Africa for tech startups, and there are several reasons for this: the government support,infrastructural development, talent pool, access to capital and a favorable business environment. These factors have helped to create a supportive environment for tech startups in Rwanda, making it one of the best countries in Africa for entrepreneurs looking to launch and grow their businesses. The startup culture in Rwanda is characterized by a strong sense of community and collaboration among entrepreneurs. There is a growing network of successful entrepreneurs and investors who are eager to mentor and support the next generation of startups. Let's take a look at some of the startups to keep an eye on in Kigali. BAG innovation BAG Innovation  is an ed-tech startup  that runs  BAG which is an online platform that connects talents with employers via online programs that give students a taste of what it's like to work at their favorite African companies. This company uses fun experience programs to help talents build their skill portfolios and employers build strong talent pipelines. Founded in 2017, The company has accumulated  more than  $ 300.000 of total fundings. Lifesten Lifesten Health  is a health tracking and management company that creates experiences that empower you to achieve your health goals in a fun, exciting, and rewarding way. According to their website,They empower individuals and teams to take control of their health through exciting health challenges, Workplace wellness programmes and creating pockets of empowering communities to help and motivate you along the way to achieving your health targets. In 2022, Lifesten  won the US$ 50,000 Hanga Pitchfest grand cash prize and $250,000 in cash prize during the Heal

Python has been consistently popular and widely used in various domains, including web development, scientific computing, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. It is expected to continue its growth in popularity in the coming years, due to its simplicity, versatility, and a robust ecosystem of libraries and tools. However, the trend is subject to change based on the advancements in technology and the emergence of new programming languages. In this article, we compiled a list of GitHub repositories to help you learn Python fast. 10. The Algorithms The Algorithms/Python repo is one of the most starred and forked Python GitHub repo, and there’s a good reason behind its popularity. This repository is a collection of popular algorithms and data structures implemented in the Python programming language. The purpose of the repository is to provide a comprehensive set of well-documented, reusable, and efficient algorithms for use in computer science and software engineering. 9.Vinta/awesome-python Vinta/awesome-python is a curated list of awesome Python packages, libraries, software, tools, and resources. It is a collection of high-quality, well-documented, and widely used Python packages and tools that cover a wide range of applications, from web development to machine learning, scientific computing, and more. The purpose of the repository is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for the Python community and to help developers discover new and useful packages for their projects. The list is maintained by the community and is open for a contribution so that it can continue to be a valuable resource for the Python community. 8.TensorFlow/tensorflow TensorFlow/Tensorflow is the official repository for the TensorFlow open-source software library for machine learning. TensorFlow is an end-to-end platform for building and deploying machine learning models and is widely used for a variety of applications, including image and speech recognitio

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field and one of the hottest trends in technology. In recent years, AI has seen tremendous advancements and is being integrated into various industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, and more. The increasing demand for automation, big data analysis, and personalization has driven the growth of AI. Machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision are some of the popular AI technologies that are being utilized today. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work, and the trend toward AI is expected to continue in the coming years. Are you looking for the most trending and important AI tools that will help you make your business grow? Great! Here we have listed down 9 useful tools for making your business smarter, faster, and cost-effective. 10. ChatGPT ChatGPT is a conversational language model developed by OpenAI. It is based on the Transformer architecture and was trained on a large corpus of text data to generate human-like responses to a wide range of conversational prompts. ChatGPT can be used for various purposes such as customer service, personal assistance, and language translation. 9.Stockimg AI Stockimg AI is an AI tool that helps you generate Book Covers, Wallpapers, Posters, Logos, and Illustrations in a few seconds. 8.LeiaInc Leiainc is an AI tool that offers an immersive digital experience with its 3D light-field technology This tool is still under development and not public to the people  however you can signup on to their website and be the first to hear about it 7. Frase Frase IA is a tool that helps you research, write, and optimize high-quality SEO content in minutes instead of hours. 6.Genmoai Genmo is a platform for creating and sharing interactive, immersive generative art. With this tool, you Go beyond 2D images by creating videos, animations, and more. Genmo helps you create media in the formats you need to tell your stories. 5.Midjourney Midjourney is an in

People are worried about ranking their web pages because a higher ranking leads to more visibility and traffic, which can result in more business opportunities, leads, and sales. A lower ranking can lead to a decrease in visibility and traffic, which can harm a website's success. In order to keep yourself from a lower rank, you need to keep your website up-to-date with search engine algorithms. You really need best practices for Search Engine Optimization. After hearing this term, you might be asking yourself what is SEO. SEO stands for "Search Engine Optimization". It's the practice of optimizing website content to improve its visibility and ranking in search engine results pages (SERP), with the goal of increasing organic traffic and attracting relevant users. With the booming of Technologies that are bring following advancements like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. You might think that SEO doesn’t matter but that’s not the case. SEO still matters in 2023 because: -Organic search is a major source of website traffic and leads -Search engines continue to be the primary tool used by consumers to find information online -Optimizing for search engines helps establish a brand’s credibility and authority. -SEO helps businesses reach their target audience by allowing them to appear in relevant search results. -A strong SEO strategy can provide long-term benefits and sustainable growth for businesses. In this article, we compiled a list of SEO tools that can make your web pages unbeatable. 1. Ahrefs Ahrefs is known to be an All-in-one SEO tool, this tool rocks your SEO and reveals tons of marketing opportunities. With Ahrefs, you can monitor your SEO health, know your backlinks and See keywords that bring you traffic 2. ConvertKit ConvertKit is an email marketing tool for bloggers and creators to manage subscribers, and create email courses and automation. It helps in building and maintaining an email list, creating targeted email campaigns, and automating e

The tech industry in Rwanda has been growing rapidly in recent years, driven by government initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as investments in infrastructure and education. The government has established several technology parks and incubators to support the development of tech startups and has also implemented policies to improve access to technology and internet connectivity throughout the country. Additionally, there has been a significant increase in the number of tech-based companies and startups operating in Rwanda, particularly in the areas of mobile and internet services, software development, and e-commerce. As a result, the tech industry has become an important driver of economic growth and job creation. In Rwanda,  the face of  Fintech which include regulators, investors, financial institutions, foreign associations, partners, and other industry stakeholders operates under the umbrella of Rwanda FinTech. In this article, I compiled a list of 5 Fintech Products that win customers in Rwanda. 5.PayDay Payday is a  fintech product offering that includes money remittance and Africa inter-state money transfer service, coupled with a payments solution for employers. This product is considered to be the Global Neobank for remote workers and Digital Professionals. This platform was created to provide swift payments for Africans across the globe.  The company says it wants to be the one-stop shop for anyone looking to move money freely within and beyond Africa. 4.PesaChoice Loans PesaChoice loan is an online platform for payday loans. It offers salary-linked payday loans to users by partnering with employers. The loan amount is determined based on the user's salary. Users must add the required details and apply for the loan. Once approved, the funds are transferred to the registered bank account. Since its inception, PesaChoice has accumulated more than 2 Million USD in Funds. 3.Save Save is a digital wallet solutio

CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, is a language used to describe the appearance and layout of a website. It is used in conjunction with HTML, which provides the structure and content of a website. With CSS, you can control things like the colors, fonts, and spacing of the elements on a webpage. Worldwide,  It found that gaming can positively affect educational outcomes. I've compiled a list of  5 games that will help you learn CSS quickly and efficiently. There are so many games out there that help you learn a certain topic. I do believe these 5 games can help tremendously with getting your CSS skills up by leaps and bounds. They have been done quite well and have an interactive graphic available for you to play on all day long if that is what you need, or perhaps just a few minutes before bedtime will suffice if you don't want any unnecessary nightmares. 5. CSS Diner If you're new to CSS and web development, then this game is a great place to start. CSS Diner is a fun game where you learn CSS concepts in 32 challenges. This game is a must for every CSS Lover out there, because it gives you more insight of it and make sure you understand the intuition. It also has a nice progress tracker that keeps track of when you've completed a section, but also shows your total score at the end of the level. 4. Grid Garden A web-based game that you have to fill in some CSS properties or values related to CSS Grid to either water the carrots, or to kill the weed plants. The user can enter a name for their garden, decide how much space they want for each ingredient and on what dimension. 3.Flexbox  Froggy In this game, you learn how to use the CSS property flex box to create layouts using the Froggy Frog. This has been designed as a fun way to learn CSS Flex box. It is also a game that you can use to learn more about these principles and try to clear the levels (which will be updated shortly). 2.CSS Challenges CSS Challenges is a resource that offers fun and playful w

I frequently receive calls from friends or fellow software developers asking me where they can host their web apps or purchase domain names. The majority of these individuals have the same question: "Which web hosting companies are the best in Kigali?" As you may already know, there is a huge influx of new companies coming into the hosting industry here in Rwanda. With such a massive inflow, it can be hard to find the best hosting company in Kigali for your needs. When it comes to hosting companies, most people think that the best choice is just picking the cheapest one. This is a big mistake because you cannot judge your hosting provider by their price alone. You need to look at other factors as well, especially if you want a good experience. That's why I've created this list of the Top 5  WebHosting Companies in Kigali where you can buy a domain name or Host your website this  2023. 5. Spiderbit Spiderbit is a Rwandan technology firm that specializes in software development, mobile and web app development, domain name registration, and web hosting. They provide the most affordable and dependable web hosting services in Rwanda and East Africa. According to their website, they provide web hosting of any size, from limited to unlimited hosting space, on both shared hosting and VPS hosting infrastructure. Their shared hosting prices range from 15 USD to 115 USD per year, while VPS prices range from 35 USD  to 150 USD per month. With this affordable pricing, you can choose the right package that fits your demand. 4. Scripty Labs Scripty Labs is a Kigali-based web hosting company on a mission to help everyone who goes online succeed. They provide monthly Web hosting, VPS hosting, and Minecraft Server hosting ranging from 3 USD to 8 USD. 3. Baza Soft Bazasoft is known as Kigali's largest website hosting provider, powering a big number of websites. They provide cPanel, the most popular Linux-based control panel for web hosting accounts. Their SSD Web Hostin