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Benjamin Mutimura, Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, addresses participants who attended a VIP cocktail and gala dinner organised by the Kigali International Financial Centre and sponsored by I&M Bank Rwanda. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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I&M Bank drives fintech dialogue, funds high-level gala at IFF 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026
Christian Intwari speaks to youths during a training programme ahaead of the third edition of Global Citizen’s Move Afrika will take place in Kigali
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Move Afrika 2026 expands job and upskilling opportunities for young people in Rwanda

Friday, March 13, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yussuf Murangwa delivers his remarks during the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026. Courtesy
Economy

National insurance strategy expected to expand coverage, build trust

Friday, March 13, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva meets with the Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Ethiopis Tafara, on Thursday, March 12. Courtesy
Economy

PM Nsengiyumva, IFC Vice President discuss ways to boost private sector investment

Friday, March 13, 2026
Rwanda National Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and Gerald Nyaoma, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, sign the agreement on Wednesday, March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

What Rwanda-Kenya fintech deal means for companies

Friday, March 13, 2026
EAC Heads of State and Governments during the 25th Summit on Saturday, March 7. Courtesy

Why strengthening East African regional integration matters in a turbulent global economy

Friday, March 13, 2026
Customers have lunch at Onomo Hotel in Kigali. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Is dining out in Kigali becoming too expensive?

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Vestine Hategekimana
Health

Inside Gicumbi’s struggle to break cycle of child stunting

Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Headquarters in Kigali.The Development Bank of Rwanda has announced the third issuance of its Sustainability-Linked Bond. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
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PRESS RELEASE: BRD launches third sustainability-linked bond

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Agrifood entrepreneurs in Rwanda - applications are open for the IGNITE Challenge 4.0. Implemented by @impacthubkigali in partnership with the @worldfoodprogramme, #IgniteChallenge4 is seeking scalable, growth-stage startups, SMEs, and cooperatives working across Rwanda’s agrifood value chain.
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PRESS RELEASE: WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch IGNITE Challenge 4.0 to support agrifood ventures, drive job creation particularly for young women

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion as Rwanda unveiled a national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) strategy, in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Rwanda launches Digital Public Infrastructure strategy to power citizen services, AI

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holding, speaks during a panel discussion on Wednesday March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Equity Group CEO Mwangi roots for tech-led finance to build Africa’s digital economy

Thursday, March 12, 2026