Other assets that are to be managed by the private sector include a national data center and the Kigali Wireless Broadband (WiBro) network in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. The WiBro network, which was deployed by Korea Telecom, offers data connectivity and VoIP services.

According to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of ICT (MINICT), David Kanamugire, the government has invested over $100 million in these assets.

Kanamugire confirmed in an interview that the process of hiring the firm that will manage the facilities is under way. He however could not give a time frame for when the process will be completed.

"These are complex processes that require careful planning to ensure we get the best man for the job," Kanamugire said.

He said transferring government assets to a private operator would ease access to these facilities by the general Rwandan public.