MUHANGA —Muhanga Industrial Park, home to the landmark Anjia Cement plant, is fast emerging as one of Rwanda’s key manufacturing hubs. Spanning 135 hectares in the Nyamabuye Sector, it is …
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KIGALI — Rwanda has directed all public institutions to ensure that at least 30 percent of newly purchased vehicles are electric, in a policy shift that signals a deeper push …
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Uganda and Rwanda are meeting in Kampala for the 12th Uganda–Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC), which officially opened today. This gathering brings together senior government officials from both nations to …
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KIGALI — Uganda has launched a new internet system known as an IP Peering Exchange, aimed at improving speed, reducing costs, and keeping more data traffic within the country — …
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Economy
How Rwanda is Transforming Human Potential into Economic Power
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeIn a major shift for global development, the World Bank Group has recognized Rwanda as a top performer on the expanded Human Capital Index (HCI+). While the technical report tracks …
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KIGALI — The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has recorded strong investor demand in its third Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), which was oversubscribed at 126.2%, highlighting continued confidence in Rwanda’s growing …
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Economy
Personalised Taxis, Public Transport Fares to Remain Unchanged as Petrol Prices Jump Nearly 28%
KIGALI — The government has reassured commuters that public transport fares will remain unchanged, even as fuel prices rise sharply, citing both stable diesel prices and the growing role of …
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KIGALI – At a time when many emerging economies are grappling with soaring borrowing costs and tightening global credit markets, Rwanda has secured a landmark €213 million (approximately Rwf 320 …
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KIGALI, Rwanda — As global finance leaders gather in Washington for the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings, a new World Bank report is drawing attention to an unlikely example …
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EconomyNational
Rwanda Moves to Boost Agriculture, Shields Economy from Rising Oil Prices
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeKIGALI — 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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EconomyInternational
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 …