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(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
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Rwanda

PM Nsengiyumva says governance gaps affecting Africa's water access

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. File
Environment

Govt steps up flood preparedness as strong El Niño looms

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A view of the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique, one of the world’s major graphite projects. File

SADC’s critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

Friday, August 14, 2026
The government is planning to spend Rwf783.5 billion on climate action, equivalent to 10 percent of the Rwf7,796.3 billion total budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. File
Environment

10% of 2026/27 budget to go to climate resilience projects

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping.
International

Xiplomacy: From promise to progress

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa and EU Ambassador to Rwanda, Belén Calvo Uyarra during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, August 4. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda, EU sign Rwf67bn deal on climate-resilient agriculture

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
The congress was held under the theme Seeds as a Strategic Engine for National Transformation Advancing a Competitive, Private-Sector-Led Seed System for Food Security, Jobs and Trade.
Agriculture

Research, innovation key to Africa's seed market ambitions

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Visitors listen as RICA staff member explains the benefits of conservation agriculture at the institution's demonstration plots during a recent visit. (Courtesy)

Inside RICA's role in advancing Rwanda's farming through conservation agriculture

Monday, July 27, 2026
Workers at STEELRWA, a steel manufacturing plant based in Rwamagana District. REMA is planning to introduce stricter emissions testing for industries. File.
Environment

REMA to extend emissions testing to factories

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Paris Agreement sets the framework.

Africa can beat its Paris targets. The key is building NDCs with its youth

Thursday, July 09, 2026