Rwanda called on countries to increase investment and strengthen public-private partnerships to accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), arguing that the […]
Category: Economy
RNIT Iterambere Fund surpasses Rwf86bn as collective investment gains ground in Rwanda
Rwanda National Investment Trust’s (RNIT) flagship Iterambere Fund has surpassed Rwf86 billion in assets under management (AUM), underscoring growing interest in collective investment schemes as […]
Most Rwandans want credit but struggle to access it, TransUnion survey finds
Nearly all Rwandans consider access to credit important to achieving their financial goals, but fewer than half believe they can easily obtain the financing they […]
Lawmakers press government on farm financing as PM outlines economic priorities
Lawmakers on Thursday renewed calls for the government to establish a dedicated Agricultural and Livestock Bank, saying limited access to credit continues to constrain farmers […]
BNR extends Mobicash Rwanda suspension over regulatory compliance concerns
The National Bank of Rwanda has extended the temporary suspension of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd’s operations to July 30, 2026, as the payment service provider remains […]
Tax revenue tops target by 4% as collections rise nearly 28%
Tax revenue exceeded the government’s target during the 2025/26 fiscal year, driven by stronger economic growth, improved voluntary tax compliance and new tax measures, the […]
Kagame says Africa’s young workforce could shape the future of AI
Rwanda President Paul Kagame said Africa’s rapidly growing young population could become one of the continent’s greatest advantages in the artificial intelligence era, urging greater […]
East Africa’s digital future shifts from connectivity to compute
East Africa’s digital transformation is entering a new phase, with countries moving beyond expanding connectivity and focusing on the computing infrastructure needed to support artificial […]
Rwanda to receive first direct fuel shipment under new Kenya, Tanzania agreements
wanda will receive its first petroleum products shipment secured through new import agreements with Kenya and Tanzania in August 2026, as the country moves to […]
Uganda set for first oil exports as EACOP nears completion
Uganda is set to begin crude oil exports as construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) approaches completion, marking a key milestone in […]