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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

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

FinTech innovation must deliver real economic opportunities, leaders say

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

How stablecoins, CBDCs could reshape Africa’s digital finance

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Delegates follow a presentation during Equity Group's breakfast session titled “The Future of Finance AI, Digital Assets and Sovereign Payment Rails at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 on Tuesday, March 10.

Banks, fintechs, telecoms partner to expand financial access in Africa

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi delivers his remarks at the opening of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 on Tuesday, March 10. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Digital technologies could unlock untapped trade potential, says trade minister

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses journalists during a past press conference. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

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

Thursday, February 19, 2026

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Microfinance institutions to adopt shared agency banking system

Friday, December 12, 2025

Clients shop for various Christmas items in Kigali. Many people tend to overspend on food, gifts, outings, travel, and parties without tracking expenses, often leaving them in debt after the celebrations. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How to spend this Christmas without breaking the bank

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Celestin Rwabukumba, Chief Executive Officer of RSE and President of ASEA, stated that the initiative positions Rwanda at the center of Africa’s sustainable finance drive.

Rwanda to unveil first green finance platform

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

A view of Kigali Central Business District in Nyarugenge. Rwanda has emerged as one of the standout performers in the 2025 edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI). Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda climbs in latest Absa Financial Markets Index

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Yusuf Murangwa, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, and Heike Uta Dettmann, the German Ambassador to Rwanda exchange documents during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Monday, October 6. Courtesy

Rwanda, Germany sign Rwf30bn agreement to boost inclusive social protection

Monday, October 06, 2025

Kigali International Financial Centre CEO Hortense Mudenge speaks during the launch.

Rwanda launches Africa's second Green Taxonomy plan: This is what it means

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Godfrey Kabera, Minister of State for National Treasury in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning delivers his remarks during the event.

Rwanda, Zimbabwe join forces to unlock microfinance growth

Monday, August 18, 2025

I&M Bank Rwanda Plc is showcasing Ryoshya Iwawe at the ongoing Rwanda International Trade Fair at the Gikondo Expo Grounds. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

I&M Bank takes ‘Ryosha Iwawe’, services to Gikondo expo

Thursday, August 07, 2025

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Rwanda set to host continental meet on financial markets

Tuesday, August 05, 2025

Financial knowledge is a life skill, and when ignored, the consequences can affect anyone, regardless of income

Smart money tips young Rwandans “should learn early”

Monday, August 04, 2025

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) listed a Rwf 24 billion corporate bond on the Rwanda Stock Exchange on July 18. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

IFC lists Rwf24bn corporate bond on Rwanda Stock Exchange

Friday, July 18, 2025

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Hortense Mudenge named new CEO of Kigali International Financial Centre

Thursday, July 17, 2025

African and Caribbean leaders during the launch of the PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme, in Abuja, Nigeria on June 30. Courtesy

How Rwandans can benefit from new Pan-African card scheme

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

There are 416 Umurenge SACCOs countrwide. Five SACCOs alone lost Rwf641.7 million with the involvement of their own managers and staff. File

Umurenge SACCOs recover Rwf2bn embezzled by staff

Wednesday, July 09, 2025