May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Over Rwf3 Billion Nkombo Boat to Sail in December
The highly anticipated Nkombo boat, with a budget of over Rwf3.3 billion ($3 million), is expected to be fully operational by December 2023. This development aims to enhance… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda in 400mw Energy Deal
Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) told The New Times. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Women Entrepreneurs in Arts and Culture Showcase Projects
Rwandan women entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative industry showcased their companies, creative products, and services at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV)… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, China Trade Grows By 31%
Bilateral trade between China and Rwanda has registered steady and rapid growth, increasing by 31.2 per cent to $477 million in 2022, compared to the previous year, according to… Read more »
Rwanda: Uganda Resumes Works on Rail Link to Rwanda
Construction works on East Africa's ambitious standard gauge railway line linking the port of Mombasa to Kampala and Kigali could soon be revived, following a deal inked between… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Rwanda: Private Sector Urged to Tap Into U.S.$200 Million AfDB Financing
At least $242 million of private sector financing sits idly in the accounts of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Rwanda. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Rwanda: Local Varsity Researcher on Turning Banana Stems, Buds Into Food, Paper Products
Leonard Macumu, a researcher at the Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) is spearheading a pioneering project that strengthens the banana plantation value chain. Read more »
Rwanda: University of Rwanda Committed to Leveraging Data Science to Impact Community
With a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and collaborative partnerships, the University of Rwanda (UR) is poised to leverage data science for the betterment of its… Read more »
Rwanda: Show Me the State of a Country's Roads, I'll Show You the State of Its Government
Reports about some neighbouring countries' roads and traffic handling make for depressing news. Where some years ago these countries' road systems were the yardstick for smooth… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans Can Now Get e-Provisional Driver's License Through Irembo
Rwandan citizens who have passed their provisional driving license tests can now rejoice, as they no longer need to physically visit traffic police stations to obtain their… Read more »
Rwanda: Premature for Rwanda to Stop Dollar Dependency on Imports-Central Bank
Rwanda's reliance on the US dollar for imports and exports should not be abandoned prematurely, according to Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Exporters Hope for Lower Rates as Air Cargo Operations Surge
The Covid-19 pandemic and limited space have previously led to soaring air cargo rates on major routes. However, as capacity improves and demand experiences a slight uptick,… Read more »
Kenya: Ethiopia Grants Safaricom M-Pesa Licence
Ethiopia Has granted Kenya-based Safaricom a licence to launch M-Pesa in the populous nation that is largely unbanked, Daily Nation reports. Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Maintains Lending Rate at 7% to Tame Inflation
The National Bank of Rwanda has decided to maintain its lending rate at 7 percent, in continued efforts to tame inflation. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Djibouti Sign New Deals, Eye Deeper Economic Ties
Rwanda and Djibouti on Wednesday, May 10, signed three bilateral agreements as both countries mull strengthening ties. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Consumer Prices Decline Slightly in April
Rwanda has started to see a slow but steady decline in consumer prices since the first months of 2023 compared to the tough inflation experienced in 2022. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Rwanda: Agriculture Budget Shrinks, Raising Concerns Over Food Security
The agriculture sector has been allocated only Rwf154.8 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, accounting for a mere 3 percent of the proposed national budget. Read more »
Rwanda: Rubavu Tour Operators on Embracing Data for Sustainable Growth
In the breathtaking region of Rubavu, along the shores of Lake Kivu, a transformation is underway within the tourism industry. The town is setting its sights on a new horizon,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, International Trade Centre Boss Discuss Trade, Investment
President Paul Kagame, on Tuesday, May 9, received Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), and her delegation for a discussion on trade,… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs Rwf30 Billion to Resettle Families Affected By Disasters
There is need for an estimated Rwf30 billion to construct 3,006 houses for residents who were affected by floods and landslides which occurred on May 2 and 3, in different parts of… Read more »
Rwanda: Digital System to Help Check Hospital Billing Discrepancies
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) is taking proactive measures to address the escalating number of rejected hospital claims by medical insurers and tackle issues related to… Read more »
Rwanda: Bugesera Airport to Be Completed in 2026 - Here Are 5 Things You Should Know
Construction works on the proposed international airport in Bugesera district have gained momentum and there is optimism that it could be completed by 2026. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Registers Record-High Growth in Women-Owned Businesses
There has been a tremendous increase in female ownership of individual enterprises in the past five years, showcasing the growth of women entrepreneurship in the country, a new… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Mining Firm Keen to Exploit Lithium in Rwanda
Aterian PLC, a British firm specializing in strategic metal exploration and development, has expressed its excitement over the prospect of finding lithium in Rwanda, after various… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Want Proposed Rwf5 Trillion Budget to Tackle Disasters, Inflation
Amid rising prices and cases of disasters claiming people's lives, Members of Parliament (MPs) have suggested that the more than Rwf5 trillion that Rwanda plans to spend in the… Read more »