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The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday passed the law on the ratification of an $80 million loan agreement Rwanda and the World Bank's IDA. Courtesy
Business

House approves Rwf137bn World Bank loan for business financing

Friday, September 11, 2026
Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice President, and Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda during the signing ceremony in Kigali on the sidelines of Africa Food Systems Forum 2026, on September 4. Courtesy
Rwanda

IFAD, Equity Group’s new $200m climate resilience fund to benefit 260,000 farmers

Friday, September 04, 2026
(L-R): KCB Group CEO, Paul Russo, Principal Secretary, State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Betsy Njagi and Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Investments & Asset Management, Cyrell Wagunda Odede during the launch of the KCB Group Sustainability Framework - Use of Proceeds. The milestone lays the groundwork for the planned issuance of KShs. 300 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme over a period of five years. Courtesy
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KCB Group unveils framework for planned KSh. 300bn sustainability bond programme

Thursday, August 20, 2026
L-R: Equity BCDC Managing Director Willy Mulamba, Equity Group Managing Director and chief executive Dr James Mwangi, Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda, and Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director Hannington Namara during the H1 2026 Investor Briefing. PHOTO/COURTESY
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Equity Bank Rwanda profit rises 12% as Group posts strong H1 2026 growth

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Hope Mumararungu, a beneficiary of Numida's loan, in her business in Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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How Numida's fast digital loans are helping Rwanda's SMEs grow

Monday, August 10, 2026
Bank tellers serve customers at the Bank of Kigali's main branch in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Access key to unlocking next phase of financial inclusion - report

Friday, July 10, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara (second L), and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (third L), along with other officials as the Group announce results for the 2026 first quarter financial performance on May 19 (courtesy).
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Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth

Thursday, May 21, 2026
BRD CEO Stella Rusine Nteziryayo and Cygnum Capital CEO Clemens Calice (R) ink the agreement in Kigali (courtesy)
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BRD expands investor base with ALCB Fund in sustainability-linked bond reopening

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Benjamin Mutimura, Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, and Françoise Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of Proparco during the signing ceremony on Wednesday, May 13. Courtesy
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€25m I&M Rwanda-Proparco deal to ease SMEs' access to finance

Friday, May 15, 2026
Equity Group and International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of World Bank Group sign a major partnership agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, May 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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New Equity Group, IFC deal to drive jobs in agriculture, creative economy

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika delivers his remarks at the opening session of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

What economists say about impact of Africa CEO Forum

Thursday, May 14, 2026
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Rwanda, Belen Calvo Uyarra, speaks at Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali in 2024. The EU supports youth development through various initiatives like Aguka. (courtesy).

Rwanda’s youth are not a liability—they are a 54x return on investment

Saturday, May 09, 2026