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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Jean Marie Vianney Karegeya was completing his final year of study at the Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), when the idea to create an innovative solution to poor management in schools came to him.<\/p>\n

The software engineering student says that idea was stimulated while doing internship at his grandmother\u2019s school in Nyagatare. \u201cI was serving as an administrative assistant at the time and saw the challenges that schools face in their daily activities,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

The plan was an EdTech (short for \u2018education technology\u2019) start-up, however, the resources to get it started were inadequate.<\/p>\n

\u201cA new business, especially an EdTech start-up, is costly and requires significant funding. There were challenges in securing the necessary financing to develop, launch and market the platform.\u201d<\/p>\n

Getting started<\/p>\n

Looking at how his grandmother and other educationalists have dedicated their lives to improving the sector, and the challenges they face, Karegeya pushed to get his start-up, SchoolNest, up and running.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy grandmother is a teacher and has had no other job outside of education her entire life, this inspired me to follow in her footsteps and make a positive impact in the field,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

There was also an opportunity to use technology and make learning more accessible and effective for students. \u201cI was driven by my passion for education and my belief in the power of technology to revolutionise the education sector,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

SchoolNest<\/p>\n

The EdTech start-up that was launched in 2021 was used by seven schools in the first academic year, and 14 schools in the second academic year.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has helped to revolutionise the way education is delivered in the country and has been well-received by both students and teachers,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

According to Karegeya, the platform has also gained attention from educators in Kenya, and SchoolNest as a company plans to expand its reach.<\/p>\n

But like many other businesses around the world, it faced some challenges as a result of the pandemic\u2019s lockdowns.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe closure of schools due to the pandemic delayed the launch of the platform and disrupted the team\u2019s plans. However, we took advantage of the situation and developed a solution for a virtual classroom,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

The start-up has had some impressive achievements so far, like scooping 3rd place during last year\u2019s \u2018Hanga Pitchfest\u2019, a platform that showcases tech-entrepreneurs and creative talents from all over the country, and being accepted into the National Bank of Rwanda Regulatory Sandbox, among other significant accomplishments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe prize money from the \u2018Hanga Pitchfest\u2019 competition and the opportunity to test our product with real users through the Sandbox programme will surely help SchoolNest continue to grow and succeed,\u201d Karegeya says.<\/p>\n

The platform is developing an easy payment mode for school fees which aims to drive a cashless agenda in schools with its all-in-one payment solution.<\/p>\n

He added that the features of instant bank reconciliation, proper record tracking, and payment flexibility sound like they will be very useful for schools looking to streamline their financial processes.<\/p>\n

Karegeya says that SchoolNest has ambitious plans for the future with their innovative products and dedication to improve the education sector, adding that he has no doubt that the start-up will continue to achieve great things.<\/p>\n

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