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Workers operate machinery at the Matelas Dodoma factory in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Courtesy

Kigali industrial expansion signals progress, but execution will be key

Friday, April 17, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during a press conference on Monday, March 16. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Rwanda secures Rwf370bn funding to support economic growth

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Chamber of Deputies approved two financing packages provided by the International Development Association and Standard Chartered Bank to drive job creation. Photo courtesy of the Parliament of Rwanda.
Economy

Lower House approves Rwf500bn financing to drive job creation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Students, who presented their views on Friday, April 10, are actively engaged in schools and communities. Courtesy
Education

Students outline key priorities for 2026/27 budget 

Monday, April 13, 2026
Participants at BK Business Club, an exclusive engagement that brought together key corporate clients and partners of the Bank, on April 2, 2026, at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas (Dan Gatsinzi).
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Businesses tap BK Open API to automate payments, track transactions in real time

Saturday, April 04, 2026
BPR Bank Rwanda Plc's graduates from its flagship skills and entrepreneurship programmes during the garaduation ceremony. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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BPR honours its skills programme graduates, unveils new scholarship initiative

Friday, April 03, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda staff celebrate the two awards by Rwanda Women in Business Association (RWIBA) for institutional excellence and leadership in advancing gender equity. Courtesy
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I&M Bank Rwanda recognised for advancing gender equity, inclusive growth

Friday, April 03, 2026
PAC Chairperson Valens Muhakwa (1st Right), highlights persistent weaknesses despite improvements brought by the 2022 law. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law

Lawmakers demand swift overhaul of procurement rules

Thursday, April 02, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
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Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Graduates of the Grow 2 Scale (G2S) programme celebrate during the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, March 31, in Musanze. The two-year growth program designed to scale small enterprises and deepen inclusion. Courtesy
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BPN-backed entrepreneurs triple jobs, expand markets as inclusion drive gains ground

Thursday, April 02, 2026
A third Sustainability-Linked Bond is open on Rwanda Stock Exchange. It offers an annual interest of 12.7% paid every six months.

Why your next money move may not be land

Thursday, April 02, 2026
The Minister of Agriculture told the senators that the government plans to increase the number of cattle artificially inseminated more than sixfold from 120,000 to 741,274 annually by the 2027-2028 financial year. Photo Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

New plants, drones to power cattle breeding expansion

Thursday, April 02, 2026