Influence of Technology Advancement on the Control of Covid-19 Pandemic

- All over the world, a human being cannot live without beliefs. Since December 2019, the Covid-19 pandemic prevented people from practicing their religion in synagogues to prevent its spread. People used ICT to keep their relationships with their God. This study assessed the use of ICT in RPAG churches during Covid19 pandemic in the city of Kigali. Both primary and secondary data were used. Primary data were gathered through a questionnaire. Purposive sampling was used to collect data. Data analysis used descriptive statistics and inferential statistics like chi square and correlation. Financial problems, insufficient ICT infrastructure, lack of ICT skills towards Church members, poor conception of ICT policy and ineffective use of ICT in Church administration were identified as main challenges RPAG churches are facing. As solutions, 97% suggest providing support to disadvantaged believers. 98.9% want church leaders to invest in ICT infrastructures. 98% believe that training church members in the use of certain ICT programs should be a good solution. 98.9% of respondents think that setting up ICT policy within the church might be a helpful solution. The researcher recommends the government of Rwanda to encourage faith-based organizations to put much effort in the use of ICT but also churches must invest in ICT and train their followers in the use of technologies.