Up to 300 Rwandans who use Twitter and other digital media personalities are expected to meet today in what is dubbed as ‘Kigali Tweet and Greet’ ceremony. According to digital content marketing and research firm Ejo Group, the event is aimed at building people’s daily digital interactions on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and enable more connections. “We’re introducing Kigali Tweet and Greet to bring together Rwanda’s leading social media influencers, the Twitter community in particular,” creative director Gilbert Rwabigwi said. Much of the event will feature a networking session that lets attendees interact freely in the Car-free Zone area downtown, according to Rwabigwi. The Minister for Youth and ICT, Jean Philbert Nsengimana believes the event will enable Rwandans, especially the youth, to learn from each other and accelerate the ongoing digital revolution. “Kigali Tweet and Greet is a great opportunity for social media users to connect and explore new ways of interacting,” the minister said. “Twitter has played a key role in driving important social and political conversations in Rwanda. We have taken advantage of its openness to engage with citizens and as government; we find it an important tool that helps to drive transparency, service delivery and accountability to the next level.” The event’s inaugural curator and an active Twitter user, Fiona Kamikazi, said, “2015 has been a gigantic year for the community and that the growth in diversity has been spectacular.” “Think of an event where you get to meet your favourite tweeps and other social media personalities—chat, share a drink or two, exchange thoughts and have fun; all in an open, vibrant offline space. I am, personally, super excited and I can’t wait to see all of you.”
