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 — …
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National
Pictorial | Cultivating Hope: How Farming and Beekeeping Are Transforming Lives in Nyabiheke Refugee Camp
Beyond the humanitarian narrative often associated with refugee camps, a quieter story of resilience and economic inclusion is evident at Nyabiheke Refugee Camp in Gatsibo District, Eastern Province. Refugees are …
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A senior Ugandan military commander has said that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should not allow armed groups hostile to Rwanda to operate from its territory, particularly at a …
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KIGALI — The Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Veronica Mueni Nduva, was in Kigali on Friday for high-level talks with President Paul Kagame, as the regional bloc …
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KIGALI — The United Nations refugee agency’s operations in Rwanda are facing a severe funding shortfall, with more than 70 percent of required resources for 2026 yet to be secured. …
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Rubavu — Government leaders and development partners meeting in Rubavu District have agreed to reposition Rwanda’s development cooperation into a more strategic and results-driven phase, aligning external support more closely …