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Inflation in Rwanda's urban areas rose to 19.5 per cent in October 2026. The increase in food prices is reflected in the contribution of the category to overall inflation. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Inflation rises by 19.5% in October

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
The transport category recorded a 24.2 per cent annual increase and a 1.3 per cent increase on a monthly basis. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Energy, transport prices push inflation to 14.5%

Monday, August 10, 2026
The Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana speaks in an interview with the national broadcaster, where he announced the new changes. Photo credit, RBA.
Education

Govt adjusts public school fees to match cost of living

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Rwanda's Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI), the country's primary measure of inflation, rose by 13.6 per cent in June 2026. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Consumer prices increased 13.6% in June

Friday, July 10, 2026
According to the CPI report, the biggest price increases were recorded in transport, health, housing, and energy-related costs. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Transport, healthcare drive 13% hike in prices in April

Monday, May 11, 2026
A liquefied petroleum gas shop in Remera, Kigali. The liquefied petroleum gas has become more expensive due to the conflict in the Middle East File
Energy

Why gas retailers are charging different prices across Rwanda

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A liquefied petroleum gas shop in Remera, Kigali. File

Why Rwanda must never let a good energy crisis go to waste

Monday, April 20, 2026
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Economy

Health, energy costs push inflation to 9.2% in March

Saturday, April 11, 2026
The Imported Goods Index, which tracks price changes for goods brought into the country, increased by 9.1 per cent over the same period. File
Rwanda

Inflation rose 9.2% in February - NISR 

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the presentation of the latest edition of the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)
Editorial

Despite the good ranking, war on graft is an ongoing endeavor

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Madeleine Nirere, the Ombudsman speaks during the launch of the report on Tuesday, February 10. Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Corruption: What's behind Rwanda's top performance in global ranking

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics increased by 15.6 per cent annually, while remaining stable compared to December. File
Economy

Inflation rises by 8.9% in January

Tuesday, February 10, 2026