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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
Rwanda National Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and Gerald Nyaoma, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, sign the agreement on Wednesday, March 11, on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech 2026. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

Rwanda, Kenya sign deal to make cross-border payments easier

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Hortense Mudenge, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre, delivers her remarks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

FinTech innovation must deliver real economic opportunities, leaders say

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers hus remarks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

PM Nsengiyumva: Africa must build independent financial systems

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Panelists discuss the volatility of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoin during the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

How stablecoins, CBDCs could reshape Africa’s digital finance

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
In November 2024, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) announced plans to establish regulations governing the use and trading of cryptocurrencies.
Economy

What to know about new draft law on virtual assets

Thursday, March 05, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026
BNR Deputy Governor Nick Barigye during an interview with The New Times. File
Economy

How will central bank’s rate hike tame inflation?

Monday, February 23, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the celebration of the company’s fifteenth anniversary in Kigali on February 19. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda bourse has facilitated Rwf3 trillion in capital raising since launch

Friday, February 20, 2026
Central Bank has reiterated that low-denomination coins remain legal tender. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank reaffirms validity of coins amid public complaints

Friday, February 20, 2026
Rwanda recorded a 60 percent decline in digital payment fraud cases in 2025, according to data from the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).
Technology

Digital payment fraud cases fell by more than half last year – BNR

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses journalists during a past press conference. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Finance

Central Bank raises key interest rate by 50 bps to reign in inflation 

Thursday, February 19, 2026