Kigali, Rwanda — Despite decades of efforts to integrate East Africa’s economies, trade among East African Community (EAC) members remains surprisingly limited, prompting renewed concern from policymakers and business leaders. Recently, …
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EconomyNational
Building a sustainable future: Bank of Kigali and BK Foundation join Gasabo residents in Umuganda
Rwanda’s environment is a shared responsibility, and every tree planted contributes to a greener, more sustainable future. In line with this vision, Bank of Kigali and the BK Foundation partnered …
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KIGALI – The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the appointment of Mr. Romeo Ngarambe as its new Chief Executive Officer, a move aimed at bolstering Rwanda’s financial sector and driving …
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Companies
RFC Awards Top-Performing Farmers and Agrodealers in Recognition of Their Outstanding Performance
The Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC) has awarded outstanding farmers and agrodealers prizes worth more than Rwf 30 million in recognition of their excellence in distributing and using fertilizers produced by …
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KIGALI – High-level diplomatic engagement by President Paul Kagame has led to the indefinite suspension of planned U.S. sanctions against Rwanda, according to a detailed report published Thursday. Citing several …
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KIGALI — Rwanda’s National Bank announced on Wednesday that it has completed a technical proof-of-concept for a potential digital version of the Rwandan franc. This digital money is called the e-Franc …
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Although agriculture remains the backbone of Rwanda’s economy—employing about 64.5 per cent of the population and contributing 25 per cent to GDP—the sector remains structurally fragile. Data from the United …
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On February 24, 2026, the Minister of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), Paula Ingabire, briefed the Senate on the progress of the digital national ID rollout. The discussion focused mainly on …
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When German troops set up their first base in Rwanda in 1897 at Shangi, in what is today Shangi Sector, Western Nyamasheke District, more than 90 percent of the soldiers …
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Technology
MURIKA Launches to Power Rwanda’s Creative Economy with a New Digital Home for Talent, Opportunities and Growth
Kigali, Rwanda February 20, 2026 MURIKA, Rwanda’s new digital platform for the creative sector, officially launches today, offering the country’s first structured digital ecosystem designed to help creatives build professional careers, access real opportunities, and connect with clients, collaborators and institutions. As Rwanda’s creative economy continues to expand, MURIKA addresses key barriers that have historically limited creative professionals, including low visibility, fragmented networks and the lack of trusted professional infrastructure. Built as a structured ecosystem not a social network MURIKA brings together verified creative profiles, professional portfolios, a transparent opportunity marketplace, …
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Business & TechTechnology
Bridging the digital divide: How #EdTechMondays is driving Rwanda’s next leap in smart education
KIGALI – As Rwanda deepens its ambition to become a knowledge-based economy, the conversation around technology in education has shifted to pace, scale and sustainability. This evening, Monday, February 23, …
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PARIS — In a packed conference hall on the outskirts of the French capital, more than 500 Rwandans — many of them young people born or raised in Europe — …