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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Business & Tech
Beyond Bank Loans: How Rwanda’s Capital Markets Are Opening Doors for Small Businesses
The Shift from Access to Readiness For years, the central challenge for Rwandan entrepreneurs has been the “capital gap.” While a compelling vision can initiate a venture, sustainable scaling requires …
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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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KIGALI — BK Capital, Rwanda’s leading investment bank, announced the first deployment from its newly established BKC Africa Private Debt Fund: a private debt financing package extended to Goodlife …
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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 …
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KIGALI – Rwanda’s financial sector looks towards expanding women’s participation in business leadership and investment, as policymakers and regulators warn that the country’s progress in political representation must now be …
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The Private Sector Federation (PSF) elections have reached their final stage at the national level, culminating in the selection of the federation’s top leadership. On Friday, 13 March 2026, François …
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KIGALI – Rwanda has launched a FinTech Centre and the Innovate Rwanda platform, two initiatives designed to accelerate financial technology innovation and better connect the country’s growing startup ecosystem. These …
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The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD Plc) is proud to announce the third issuance of its Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), reinforcing its commitment to financing inclusive solutions that deliver both financial …