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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
An artist's impression of New Kigali Interanationa Airport in Bugesera. S&P Global, a global rating agency, has affirmed Rwanda’s credit rating at ‘B+B’, maintaining a stable economic outlook
Business
S&P maintains Rwanda’s creditworthiness at B+ with stable outlook
Kalisa also built two dam liners with a combined capacity of 960 cubic metres and installed rainwater harvesting tanks.
Agriculture
Kayonza farmer turns arid land into thriving pasture
A view of the Nyabarongo River, one of Rwanda’s longest rivers and a major tributary of the Akagera River system, which flows onward into Lake Victoria. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment
Rwanda set to benefit from Lake Victoria Basin conservation drive
Conservation officials take part in an exercise of identifying native trees that require special protection. Courtesy.
Environment
Rwanda’s native legacy trees to be protected under new rules
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses journalists, following the committee meeting to review recent developments on Thursday, May 21.
Economy
Private insurers report 21% increase in premiums
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Central bank raises policy rate to contain inflation
A landscape view of a reforested area under the Green Gicumbi project, which has rehabilitated 1,107 hectares of degraded forest land over the past three years. Courtesy.
Environment
BRD secures UN climate fund accreditation
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and her Deputy Nick Barigye addresses journalists. Courtesy
Economy
Central bank raises key interest rate to 8.25%
Workers remove water hyacinth in Cyohoha Lake. The Rwanda Water Resources Board is set to purchase specialised equipment capable of removing water hyacinth. Courtesy
Environment
Rwf1.5bn plan to protect Rwandan lakes in Victoria basin
Some residents at Mpazi Rehousing model village in Nyarugenge District. Over 41,000 households are set to be relocated into planned and resilient settlements. File
Housing
Over 40,000 households set for planned relocation
Rwanda Social Security Board Chief Executive Officer, Regis Rugemanshuro speaks during a press conference in December 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
RSSB recovers 30% of contribution arrears in 2025
A farmer sorts beans leaves in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture
What do farmers expect as agric budget rises by 45%
A power plant on Lake Kivu. One of discussions at the Africa CEO Forum focused on taking advantaged of Africa’s gas resources.
Energy
Energy sector: A look at deals Rwanda sealed at Africa CEO Forum
BRD CEO Stella Rusine Nteziryayo and Cygnum Capital CEO Clemens Calice (R) ink the agreement in Kigali (courtesy)
Featured
BRD expands investor base with ALCB Fund in sustainability-linked bond reopening
A resident displays his newly issued land title after resolving a boundary dispute with his neighbours. File
Infrastructure
Govt seeks Rwf2bn for land boundary corrections
Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika delivers his remarks at the opening session of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
What economists say about impact of Africa CEO Forum
Thousands of tonnes of maize at Nyanza Strategic Grain Reserve in South Province. File
Agriculture
Govt earmarks Rwf23bn to expand national grain reserve
A draft artistic impression of the Bugesera Special Economic Zone, where the tannery park was initially planned before the project was relocated to Gicumbi.
Business
Leather tannery park to be moved from Bugesera to Gicumbi

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