Economy

Rwanda’s financial authorities are celebrating a milestone year after the National Bank of Rwanda delivered its strongest performance since its establishment. The achievement reflects years of steady growth and stronger …

Kigali, Thursday — The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 7.25%, signaling a firmer stance against rising inflation even as …

Kigali — Government has issued a new directive requiring all factories and industrial operations to operate exclusively in designated industrial zones or areas officially approved for industrial activity. Through a Ministerial …

Kigali — Foreign investors poured more than $1.1 billion into Rwanda last year, a sharp increase that underscores growing confidence in one of East Africa’s active economies, even as much …

KIGALI — For decades, government procurement across much of Africa has followed a familiar script: ministries draft specifications, companies bid, and contracts go to the largest or most experienced players—often …

RwandAir passengers travelling to and from Nairobi are facing delays and cancellations due to a labour strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya’s main aviation hub. The airline said …

Kigali — Starting May 1, Rwandan coffee beans, mineral ores and essential oils will enter China without tariffs, a shift that could reshape one of the country’s fastest-growing export relationships …

Kigali — Rwanda has revised its national budget for the 2025/26 financial year, cutting routine government spending while sharply increasing funding for development projects, in a move aimed at strengthening long-term …

Rwanda’s coffee industry hit a historic milestone in 2025, earning a record $148.6 million from the export of 23,860 tonnes of green coffee. Export volumes grew 39% year-on-year, while revenues …

The Office of the Ombudsman says 46 officials who failed to explain the source of their wealth could face prosecution after referring their cases to the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) …

Rwanda is pursuing a carefully calibrated monetary strategy—one that tightens the cost of government borrowing while easing credit conditions for businesses—as policymakers seek to curb inflation without undermining economic growth. …

Some factories in Rwanda are operating for as little as two days a week, using only a fraction of their installed capacity, according to Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva Presenting …