Rwanda and Kenya have signed 11 agreements covering justice, security, immigration, housing, water management, local governance, culture and environmental protection as the two countries seek […]
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Pakistan targets more Rwandan tea, coffee as trade ties expand
Pakistan wants to increase imports of Rwandan tea and coffee as it seeks to broaden trade with Rwanda beyond the products traditionally exchanged between the […]
IMF presses Rwanda to deepen fiscal reforms as debt risks remain
The IMF has called for continued fiscal consolidation in Rwanda, saying stronger domestic revenue collection and tighter control of public investment will be important to […]
Rwanda, Kenya seek faster implementation of bilateral deals
Rwanda and Kenya are pushing for faster implementation of bilateral agreements as the two countries seek to expand trade, investment and infrastructure cooperation. The call […]
Hapag-Lloyd expands Rwanda operations with new Kigali office serving Burundi
German shipping and logistics company Hapag-Lloyd has opened a new setup in Kigali to serve customers in Rwanda and Burundi, strengthening its presence in two […]
Murangwa chairs EADB council as Uganda’s Anne Juuko takes helm
Ugandan banker Anne Juuko has taken over as director general of the East African Development Bank, with Rwanda’s Finance and Economic Planning Minister Yusuf Murangwa […]
Goma-Rubavu border crossing to remain open until midnight from Friday
The main border crossing between Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda’s Rubavu district will remain open until midnight from Saturday, the AFC/M23 […]
Ejo Heza contributors rise to four million as saving culture grows
The number of Rwandans contributing to the Ejo Heza long-term savings scheme rose from 19,000 in 2019 to four million in 2025, Prime Minister Justin […]
Rwanda’s foreign trade value rises 89% to $9.4 billion
Rwanda’s trade with foreign countries increased by 89% between 2017 and 2025, reaching $9.4 billion last year from $4.9 billion, Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva told […]
Dangote offers East African governments stake in $16 billion Kenya refinery
Aliko Dangote has offered East African governments a combined 30% stake in a planned $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya, opening the door for regional […]