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What 5K Etienne invented could change african sports
Rwandan artist and innovator 5K Etienne has successfully completed his university studies in the United States, where he developed a digital system that tracks and stores data on sports injuries sustained by athletes on the field.
The system is designed to help coaches, medical teams, and sports analysts monitor injury patterns, recovery timelines, and player health status in real time. It aims to improve decision-making and reduce long-term risks for athletes.
Etienne shared that his motivation came from seeing many players suffer injuries without proper follow-up or data tracking. His project combines technology, sports science, and athlete welfare, and he hopes it will be adopted by clubs and federations across Africa.
Photos from his graduation ceremony show him celebrating with pride, wearing traditional Rwandan attire alongside his academic regalia, a symbol of cultural pride and academic achievement.
5K Etienne Graduates and Unveils Sports Injury Tracking System for Rwandan Football
Rwandan entertainer and tech innovator Iryamukuru Etienne, widely known as 5K Etienne, is celebrating a major milestone: completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Business and ICT at Mount Kenya University – Kigali Campus.
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Etienne defended his final thesis at the university’s Kicukiro branch, presenting a project titled:
“Player Injury and Medical Assistance Linkage . A Case Study of Rwanda Premier League.”
This digital system is designed to track and store data on football player injuries in Rwanda, helping coaches, medical teams, and clubs manage athlete health more effectively.
In an interview with InyaRwanda, Etienne explained that the system was built on research into how injuries are handled and how medical support is delivered to players. His goal is to modernize how player health data is recorded and accessed.
“Players get injured on the field, but there’s no centralized way to track their medical history,” he said.
“I created a system where all injury data is stored, so anyone looking for a player can view their full profile, including past injuries, recovery time, and treatment history.”
The system also allows players to input their own injury records, which can be verified and updated by medical staff. An admin dashboard generates reports for clubs and league officials.
Etienne emphasized that the system could be a game-changer for player transfers, helping teams avoid signing athletes with hidden injuries.
“Sellers and buyers will have access to verified medical histories, reducing risks and improving transparency,” he added.
Although his official graduation ceremony is scheduled for August 2025, Etienne has completed all academic requirements and is ready to begin his professional journey.
He thanked everyone who supported him throughout his three-year academic path — especially friends and fans who stood by him in both his artistic and educational pursuits.
As a public figure in Rwanda’s entertainment scene, 5K Etienne is proving that technology and creativity can work together to solve real-world problems, especially in sports, where data-driven solutions are urgently needed.
