Ever wondered what United States Rwandan Community Abroad really is and why it matters?In this episode, President Yehoyada Mbangukira shares the story behind the Rwandan Community in the U.S. — how it started, what it does, and how you can be part of it.

This episode features a young graduate student whose journey with Rwanda began at an Embassy event in Washington, D.C. That first encounter led to his very first trip to Rwanda—and later, a second visit he shared with someone close to him. He reflects on what he saw, the surprises along the way, and how the experiences reshaped his perspective. We even get a glimpse of the souvenirs and stories he’s brought back, pieces of Rwanda now part of his life in the U.S.

In our latest episode of Connected, we sit down with Robert Kirkland, a seasoned corporate leader now with Amazon Finance. Fresh from his first trip to Rwanda, Mr. Kirkland shares what moved him most from the warmth of Rwandans who welcomed him “home,” to the entrepreneurial spirit and opportunities he discovered on the ground.

In this episode of Connected, the podcast by the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C., we sits down with Rodney Boyd — an American professional well-versed in government affairs, law, and public policy, and founding partner of Nexus Group in Missouri.

Rodney has visited Rwanda five times with business delegations from St. Louis. He shares what first drew him to Rwanda, his impressions on the ground in Kigali, and the opportunities he sees for building stronger ties between Rwanda and the United States. From government engagement to business potential, Rodney reflects on why Rwanda stands out as a destination for meaningful partnerships.

Tune in for an engaging conversation about cross-continental connections, lessons from experience, and why U.S. business leaders should be paying attention to Rwanda.