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Participants during the discussions regarding the proposed fund during a meeting on financial access, challenges, and strategies on March 14, 2025. Courtesy

New microfinance liquidity fund set to lower interest rates

The microfinance sector is set to benefit from the establishment of a Microfinance Liquidity Fund by the end of 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by the Association of Microfinance Institutions in

Monday, March 17, 2025

Officials from the Rwanda Stock Exchange, Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, Ministry of Sports, UN Women Rwanda and students from Gashora Girls Academy respond to the 'Ring the Bell' movement on March 7 in recognition of International women's day that falls on March 8. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda Stock Exchange rallies for inclusivity in financial blocks

Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) officials alongside partners like the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF), UN Women Rwanda have called for greater inclusivity in the financial sector,

Friday, March 07, 2025

New central bank governor outlines plan to strengthen financial stability

On February 25, Soraya Hakuziyaremye was appointed by President Paul Kagame as the first female Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), succeeding John Rwangombwa who completed his two-term

Monday, March 03, 2025

Soraya Hakuziyaremye during the interview with The New Times, at the National Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali, on February 27, 2025. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Soraya Hakuziyaremye: Rwanda’s first female central bank governor on life, career

Soraya Hakuziyaremye, 48, was appointed as the new Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) by President Paul Kagame, on February 25. Hakuziyaremye, who served as the central bank’s deputy

Friday, February 28, 2025

Joe Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer of Jersey Finance – one of the world’s leading international financial centres speaks at the Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF) on February 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Kigali presents compelling case as a financial centre – Jersey Finance CEO

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa has been surmoned to address issues related to Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives. Craish Bahizi

Parliament summons finance minister over SACCO woes

CEO of the Business Development Fund (BDF), Vincent Munyeshyaka, speaks to journalists on Economic Recovery Fund in Rubavu Districts. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.

BDF pushes for mindset shift in SACCOS to boost financial inclusion

A teller attends to clients at Bank of Kigali main branch. File

2025: Experts share tips on achieving financial, fitness, and personal growth goals

The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa addresses Members of Parliament during the presentation of the draft laws, on Monday, December 23. Courtesy

Parliament authorises Rwf350bn financing agreements with World Bank

Officials at the launch the Financial Sector Skills Survey by the Kigali International Finance Centre (KIFC), in Kigali on Tuesday, December 10. Courtesy

Rwanda must address skills gap in financial sector – report

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DR Congo and its backers underestimate Rwandans’ resolve

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Senators back govt decision to sever ties with Belgium

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Experts weigh in on break-down of ties between Rwanda and Belgium

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How a 98-year-old weaver inspired a women's cooperative and preserved Rwanda’s cultural heritage

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Experts urge firm measures to avert Genocide ideology perpetuation

Officials cut ribbon during the handover of new electric buses that were imported by RITCO, in Kigali on October 18. Courtesy

Green transport investors' ambitions after launch of $7bn climate financing strategy

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Bank tellers attend to clients at BK Giporoso branch. Financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, are now mandated to provide information to the Commissioner General of the Rwanda Revenue Authority.

Six key provisions in Rwanda’s new bank account reporting guidelines

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Two men carry out a transaction at a bank agent stall in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb. According to the Central Bank, the financial sector assets grew by 20.8 per cent in the first half of 2024. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

How financial sector registered stable growth in first half of 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024

Dr. Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, and Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana, BK Group Chief Executive Officer, during the press conference in Kigali on August 30,

BK Group registers 29% growth in net profit for first half of 2024

Friday, August 30, 2024

Women collect their contribution in their Ikibina in Muko Sector, Musanze. The new legislation governing tontines – commonly known as ibimina – is expected to deter mismanagement of funds saved by members. Sam

New ibimina regulation to ensure security, accountability

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Rwanda has moved to regulate tontines, commonly known as ibimina, small schemes. Courtesy

15 things to know about new regulations for ‘ibimina’

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of BK Group Plc

PRESS RELEASE: BK Group Plc announces newly appointed Chief Executive Officer

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The Bank of Kigali Group appointed former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, as its Chief Executive Officer. File

Former finance minister Ndagijimana appointed BK Group CEO

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

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