The agreement, signed during the recently concluded Africa CEO Forum, establishes a framework for discussions around technology-enabled transport solutions, digital innovation, and support for Rwanda’s urban mobility ecosystem.
Under the partnership framework, Yango Group and RDB will engage on areas including investment facilitation, regulatory engagement, and broader conversations relating to smart urban transport and digital mobility solutions.
Adeniyi Adebayo, Chief Business Officer at Yango Group, said Rwanda’s rapidly evolving digital economy makes it an attractive market for technology-driven services.
“Rwanda represents a dynamic and evolving digital economy, with growing interest in technology-enabled services,” Adebayo said after signing the MoU with RDB CEO Jean Guy Afrika.
“Through this engagement, we look forward to exploring opportunities for collaboration with relevant stakeholders while learning more about Rwanda’s mobility ecosystem,” he added.
The move signals Yango’s interest in expanding its African footprint into East Africa as Rwanda positions itself as a regional hub for innovation, smart-city development, and digital services.
Headquartered in Dubai, Yango Group operates a broad digital ecosystem across more than 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe, and South Asia. While the company is widely known for ride-hailing services through Yango Ride, it has expanded into delivery, fintech, entertainment, AI-powered technologies, and digital business solutions.
Unlike traditional ride-hailing operators, Yango functions primarily as a technology platform that partners with local transport companies and independent fleet operators rather than directly owning vehicles or employing drivers.
The company says its business strategy focuses on adapting technology to local market conditions through what it describes as a “translocal” model. This includes tailoring mapping systems, payment solutions, and mobility technologies to suit regional infrastructure and user needs.
In Africa, Yango has already established operations in countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal, Zambia, Angola, Algeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company has increasingly targeted fast-growing digital economies where demand for app-based transport, delivery, and cashless services continues to rise.
Yango’s ecosystem also includes Yango Delivery, Yango Pay, Yango Maps, AI-powered logistics technologies under Yango Tech, and entertainment services through Yango Play.
Any future launch of Yango services in Rwanda, the company said, remains subject to regulatory approvals, licensing requirements, and all applicable government processes.
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