Rwanda has improved its budget transparency, public participation and oversight of public finances, but gaps remain in the timely publication and accessibility of budget information, […]
Category: Economy
Rwanda’s farm exports top $1 billion for first time, NAEB says
Rwanda earned more than $1.1 billion from agricultural and livestock exports in the 2025/26 financial year, marking the first time the sector has surpassed the […]
Gorilla naming ceremony to draw thousands to Musanze
Rwanda expects about 10,000 visitors to attend this year’s Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony, highlighting the growing role of conservation tourism in supporting local businesses […]
Meat prices soar 33.8% in Rwanda’s urban areas, NISR data shows
The cost of meat in Rwanda’s urban areas rose by more than a third over the past year, adding to a broader increase in food […]
Bralirwa profit rises 38% in first half as higher sales offset cost pressures
Bralirwa Plc reported a 37.6% increase in first-half net profit after tax to Rwf25.3 billion, as stronger beverage sales and pricing adjustments helped Rwanda’s largest […]
Rwanda FDA suspends imports of 52 spirit brands, orders nationwide recall
Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has suspended the importation of 52 spirit brands and ordered their immediate recall from the market as part […]
eKash processes Rwf960 billion in transactions three weeks after launch
Rwanda’s interoperable digital payment platform, eKash, processed more than Rwf960 billion in transactions within three weeks of its nationwide launch, while the number of customers […]
Lawmakers flag Rwf61.6 billion in delayed public projects, cite procurement bottlenecks
Rwanda’s Parliament has raised concerns over delays in implementing public projects worth Rwf61.6 billion, blaming slow contract reviews and centralized procurement for holding up development […]
Rwanda turns to climate-smart agriculture as EU commits €40 million support package
Rwanda is set to expand efforts to make agriculture more resilient to climate change after securing a €40 million ($43 million) financing package from the […]
Kigali’s 30 industrial sites spark debate over land planning and development
Plans to establish about 30 industrial sites in Kigali have raised questions among lawmakers over land management and whether the expansion of industrial areas is […]