KIGALI — Rwanda is pursuing a dual strategy to strengthen its economy: boosting agricultural productivity while mitigating the impact of rising global oil prices, both key to managing inflation. Agriculture …
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KIGALI, Rwanda — The government has reached agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a $250 million funding program, as Rwanda scrambles to shield its economy from the cascading effects …
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Rwanda Showcases Premium Coffee and Tea in Dakar, Targets West African Market Expansion
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Senegal has stepped up efforts to position Rwandan coffee and tea in West Africa, as part of a broader strategy to expand …
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Rwandan Banks Back Landmark Telecom Infrastructure Deal to Boost Connectivity
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeKigali — A consortium of Rwandan banks has successfully closed a landmark financing deal under Project Zorro, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s telecom infrastructure and digital economy. The …
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A growing sense of urgency in Rwanda’s agricultural sector is drawing renewed attention, as leaders confront the persistent failure to protect what farmers produce after harvest—a challenge that has lingered …
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President Paul Kagame delivered a blunt and uncompromising message to government leaders on Monday, demanding they move beyond rhetoric and take decisive action to address the challenges facing citizens. Speaking …
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Bank of Kigali (BK) has officially opened a new branch at the Rusizi II border post, which connects Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in Mururu Sector, Rusizi …
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Economy
Why Central Bank Is Quietly Worried About Explosive Growth of Mobile Payments
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaKIGALI — Mobile money is booming in Rwanda. In fact, it is growing so fast that it now moves more money than the entire economy produces in a year. According …
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The Central Bank has warned that a sharp surge in global energy prices, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, is emerging as the main risk to Rwanda’s economic …
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Rwanda’s exports to its East African neighbors surged to record levels in the final quarter of 2025, nearly doubling compared to the same period a year earlier, underscoring a deepening …
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The newly elected leadership of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) is calling on the government to reconsider allowing businesses to operate 24/7, arguing that extended hours are key to boosting …
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Rwanda’s exports to key Western markets surged sharply in the final quarter of 2025, with shipments to the United States and United Kingdom rising by more than 50 percent, signaling …