KIGALI — Insurance companies in Rwanda can no longer issue insurance policies before receiving payment from clients, following a directive introduced by the National Bank of Rwanda in January 2026 …
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At Africa CEO Forum, BNR Governor Says Insurance Is Economic Infrastructure, Not Just a Financial Product
KIGALI – National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye has said insurance should be treated as a key pillar of economic development, arguing that it plays the same foundational …
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The money the government keeps readily available to pay for key day-to-day expenses such as civil service benefits, debt obligations, supplier payments, and unexpected emergencies has risen to more than …