Kenya’s Crown Paints Ltd, East Africa’s leading paint manufacturer, has officially penetrated into the Rwandan market, with observers projecting stiff competition against domestic manufacturers. Last year, the Indian-owned manufacturing company…
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In 1999, Annah Muhorakeye returned to Rwanda from Uganda where she lived as a refugee for 25 years. A peasant from Eastern Rwanda, largely dependent on farming, she spent seven…
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Rwanda Welcomes $500M Investment From Buffet Foundation
by Dan Ngabonziza 4:41 pmHoward Buffett – the eldest son to multi-billionaire investor and philanthropist, Warren Buffet, will invest $500 million (Rwf 350 billion) to transform agriculture production in Rwanda, away from subsistence. Last…
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Rwandan cooperatives are anxiously waiting for establishment of a bank that will help finance most of their projects, which local commercial banks are reluctant to invest in. According to Rwandan…
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The United States will this year facilitate Rwanda’s development agenda with Rwf125b ($180m) direct support, new US ambassador to the country, Barks-Ruggles, told KTPress. Amb. Ruggles was on Monday speaking…
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Rwanda wants Peace and Security to be prioritized at discussions of the forthcoming African Union summit. President Paul Kagame says Integration of Africa’s regional blocs will not be possible without…
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President Paul Kagame has offered free visa and air ticket to anyone disputing Rwanda’s Coltan (tantalum) production capability to visit the country’s active mining sites. “Rwanda has not only enough…
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Rwandan farmers have struggled with market prices for decades. Middlemen try their best to give the lowest prices possible. Many farmers have made losses and others abandoned their farms to…
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Belgian’s Deputy Prime Minister Didier Reynders has urged investors from his country to tap into unlimited opportunities in Rwanda’s Energy sector. Reynders accompanied by Belgium Cooperation Minister, Alexander De Croo…
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Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has sent heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of Wednesday terrorist attack in France’s capital, Paris. “ We express our own and our country…
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Kagame tells security forces to be alert over regional insecurity
by Dan Ngabonziza 2:47 amRwanda’s President Paul Kagame has advised Rwandans to stand firm and protect achievements made over the last two decades. He warned security organs to stand their ground as regional insecurity…
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Rwanda is intensifying efforts to brand locally produced products aimed at enhancing its export base and balance the nagging 75% trade imbalance. Through ‘Made in Rwanda’ initiative, government wants to…