On the 29th September 2025, the Center for Law and Innovation in Partnership with Npontu Technologies and The Innovation Spark hosted an innovators forum discussion on the theme Catalysing scalable innovation and AI driven growth in Africa. 

On 18th Sept, Center for Justice and Advocacy in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission, hosted a training for over 40 victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Kirehe District. The initiative formed part of the project “Empowering SGBV Victims: Enhancing Legal Awareness, Access to Justice and Support Services for Healing and Reintegration.”

On 10th September 2025, a live discussion was hosted on Radio Izuba in Rwanda’s Eastern Province, Kirehe District as part of the national campaign to promote Gender and Development (GAD). The session brought together local leaders and partners, including Mr. Modetse Nzirabatinya, Vice Mayor of Kirehe District, the District Gender Officer, CNF Coordinator Pelagie Mukaneza, and Certa Foundation, represented by Me Euphrasie Harerimana.

At the Just Lead Conference 2025, Certa Foundation made a notable contribution through active participation in various panel discussions and thought leadership engagements. A key highlight of the Foundation’s involvement was the fireside chat led by its Founder and Executive Director, Me Florida Kabasinga.

The Center for Law and Innovation recently welcomed the Garvey-Nkrumah Fellowship Program to Kigali for a week of immersive learning, institutional visits, and cross-cultural exchange. Fourteen fellows and two facilitators took part in the visit, which forms part of a broader summer program aimed at preparing aspiring lawyers of African descent for impactful careers in international law, public policy, and conflict resolution.

On 28th July, Green Legacy Nigeria, in partnership with the Center for Climate Justice at Certa Foundation, successfully hosted the Kano Climate Justice Summit, Nigeria Country Insight in Kano State.

This year, the Center for Law and Innovation, in partnership with API Intelligence and Tech Hive Advisory, hosted the second edition of the Tech Policy Hackathon. The six-week virtual program brought together 60 participants from across Africa, selected from over 120 applicants, to engage deeply with the complex challenges of governing emerging technologies. 

On 06th August, the Center for Justice and Advocacy at Certa Foundation, in collaboration with The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, recently hosted a transformative two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) in Kirehe District. The training focused on strengthening institutional responses to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and advancing a more survivor-centered justice system.

On 28th August, we had the privilege of convening a deeply engaging Tax Masterclass for the startup ecosystem, delivered in partnership with Andersen and hosted at Norrsken. The session brought together founders, ecosystem players and tax experts for an in-depth exploration of the tax considerations that so often determine whether early-stage ventures thrive or falter.

The Center for Law and Innovation at Certa Foundation hosted a roundtable on the subject “Blockchain and the Future of Money in Africa: Regulation, Innovation, and Inclusion.” The conversation was held under Chatham House rules and featured insights from industry and legal experts from Ghana, Rwanda, and Nigeria.

Following the success of the African Law and Tech Network Summit 2025, the Center for Law and Innovation has released a new report titled Shaping Africa’s Legal Innovation Future: Insights and Recommendations from the ALT Network Summit 2025. The report captures key reflections, discussions, and forward-looking recommendations that emerged from the two-day Summit, which convened over 130 delegates from more than 20 African countries in Kigali, Rwanda.

In June, the Center for Law and Innovation partnered with Tech Hive Advisory and API Intelligence to launch the second edition of the Technology Policy Hackathon. This six-week virtual program brings together legal professionals, policymakers, researchers, and technologists from across Africa to address some of the continent’s most pressing challenges in digital governance.

This June, the Center for Law and Innovation completed the fifteen (15) Shareholders’ Agreements for the Jasiri Ntore cohort of startup ventures. Each agreement was crafted through dedicated one-on-one sessions with the founders, allowing us to tailor the terms to the specific needs of each venture and its shareholders.

Center for Justice and Advocacy was represented at a 4-day workshop organized by Nudor through the Make Way program, bringing together young leaders from across Rwanda including the Rwanda National Youth Council under one roof to deepen their knowledge and advocacy around: Disability, Rights & Inclusion, Human Rights Principles and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

On May 19th, 2025, the Center for Law and Innovation (CLI) participated in a high-level Private Sector Dialogue on the theme “Addressing Structural and Institutional Gaps in Public Procurement for Local ICT Firms,” hosted by the ICT Chamber. The event brought together key stakeholders, from public and private institutions, senior representatives from ICT firms and start-ups, and policymakers. The dialogue formed part of a broader initiative to strengthen Rwanda’s digital economy by addressing procurement challenges that limit local ICT firms' access to public tenders.