January 15, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Coffee Exports to UAE Set to Grow
Rwanda's coffee exports to the United Arab Emirates are expected to grow as the country partners with Dubuy, a B2B e-commerce platform by DP World, to bring high-quality Rwandan… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Rwanda: Why Some Plots of Land in Kigali Will Be Exempt From Tax
Plots of land in the City of Kigali recently turned into residential zones but have not yet acquired basic infrastructure to facilitate planned settlement are likely to be exempted… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Changes to Land, Corporate Tax Rates
A new proposal submitted by the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) could, among others, see a decrease on land taxes (immovable properties), as well as the current rates of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Mixed Reactions As Working Hours Change
For the private sector that has a diverse approach to performance, the implementation of new working hours has attracted mixed reactions among players. Read more »
January 08, 2023
Rwanda: Why Agriculture Still Falls Short of Set Targets
Lending to agriculture, and the yield of major crops namely beans, maize, soybean are far from the attainment of Government's set targets under the National Strategy for… Read more »
January 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures €37 Million to Digitize Public Services, Boost Drone Industry
The government of Rwanda on Thursday, January 5, secured €37 million (approx. Rwf41 billion) loan from the French Development Agency (AFD) to transform more public services… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Rwanda: Who Is Swindling Dairy Farmers?
Milk traders who don't pay dairy farmers could soon be blacklisted according to Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB). Read more »
January 04, 2023
Rwanda: Arc Power Rolls Out Sustainable Renewable Energy in Rwanda
In 2018, British renewable energy leader, ARC Power, expanded to Rwanda in a bid to drive a more sustainable solution than just providing lights and the ability to charge "a… Read more »
January 03, 2023
Rwanda: Silk Production Drops Following Korean Investor's Exit
Lack of an investor led to a 43 per cent decline in the production of silk cocoons in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, compared to the previous year, it has emerged. Read more »
January 02, 2023
Rwanda: Health Personnel Want to Benefit From Changes to Working Hours
It was expected that starting this year, working hours will be reduced from nine to eight, per day, to improve workplace productivity and family well-being. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Rwanda: Over 55,000 Litres of Milk Daily Not Recorded, Kayonza Farmers Urged to Change Narrative
More than 42,000 cows reared in 10,000 farms with an average of 1.8 litres of milk in Kayonza District produce more than 75,000 litres of milk from the six most producing sectors,… Read more »
Rwanda: Fatal Accident Involving Rwandan Bus in Uganda Claims 6 Lives
At least six people are reported to have perished in a fatal accident involving a Rwandan bus and a Kenyan one, in Western Uganda early Friday morning. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Rwanda: Kigali Flower Vase Vendors Seek Extended Deadline After Relocation Ultimatum
Some flower vase vendors across the City of Kigali are requesting an extended deadline to move after facing a relocation ultimatum. Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Announces Deadline for Tax Payment
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has announced December 30 as the deadline for individual businesses and government institutions to pay their due taxes. Read more »
Rwanda: Digital Marketing Trends to Watch Out for in 2023 in Rwanda's Corporate Sector
We have seen hundreds of thousands of local brands in Rwanda embracing the use of digital marketing tools to communicate and engage stakeholders and then help them succeed in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Key Infrastructure That Transformed and Beautified City of Kigali in 2022
Every year infrastructure in the City of Kigali keeps increasing. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Rwanda: Food and Beverage Prices Hiked During the Festive Season
Consumers of different alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as some food commodities are decrying hiked prices during the festive season. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Rwanda: The Highlights of Rwanda's Fashion Industry This Year
2022 was good for the local fashion industry as the creative and art sector in Rwanda experienced recovery from the pandemic, and attracted more refined players. New fashion… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Connect 60% of Primary Schools to Internet in Two Years
The government of Rwanda is planning to connect at least 60 per cent of primary schools to the internet by 2024. Read more »
December 25, 2022
Rwanda: Eastern Province Embraces Technology to Foster Evidence Based Planning
A digital tool called the Digital Information System (DIS) has been established to be used by digital information centers in the Eastern province. Read more »
December 26, 2022
Rwanda: 4 Killed in Accidents Between Christmas and Boxing Day - RNP
Four people lost their lives in accidents that occurred in different parts of the country between Christmas and Boxing Day, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) has said. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Rwanda: EU to Fund Construction of New Rwf30 Billion Kigali Veggie Market
The long-awaited construction of the Kigali Wholesale Market for fresh produce could start next year, after the European Union reached a deal with the government to fund it. Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Tops Africa in Internet Speed
A new Global Innovation Index (GII) report released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has ranked Rwanda as the leading low-income country in Sub-Saharan Africa… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Rwanda: Rwandan Hotel Voted Among Best in the World
Singita Kwitonda Lodge has been ranked among the world's top 35 resorts by the US magazine, Conde Nast Traveler. Read more »
December 19, 2022
Rwanda: Senate Summons PM to Respond to Rising Accident Cases
The Senate has summoned the Prime Minister to explain measures being put in place to solve challenges identified in preventing and tackling road accidents, which have been on the… Read more »