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Officials and members of Dukunde Kawa Musasa Cooperative cut a cake to celebrate the 25th anniversary on Wednesday, March 25. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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25 years of impact: Dukunde Kawa Musasa marks its rise in Rwanda’s coffee sector

Friday, March 27, 2026
A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation scheme in Kirehe District. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, more than 74,000 hectares of land are currently irrigated, against a target of over 132,000 hectares by 2029. File
Politics

How Umushyikirano drives accountability and delivers impact

Friday, February 06, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during the 2024 Umushyikirano edition. Photos: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Umushyikirano: Over 80% of 2024 resolutions implemented, says minister

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
The New Times
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BRD assumes BDF services as govt targets stronger development finance

Monday, December 29, 2025
Kagabo Nkubito, CASA Rwanda Country Manager, said the programme worked with government institutions and the private sector to support nine enterprises across poultry, aquaculture, and vegetable value chains, along with two service providers.
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CASA Rwanda leaves sustainable agribusiness growth model legacy

Friday, November 07, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion at the launch
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BRD launches Shabuka, a low-interest loan initiative to boost women-led businesses

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Women in Dukomeze Ubuzima sorting garlic in the dryer constructed by Kilimo Trust. Courtesy
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Kilimo Trust: 20 years of impacting thousands of Rwandan lives

Monday, October 27, 2025
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Business

Committee set up to oversee BDF transition

Friday, August 15, 2025
The government has decided to integrate BDF into the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). FILE
Business

BDF integrated into BRD as govt targets efficient business financing

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Youth participate in Aguka 2025, an initiative aimed at empowering Rwandan youth through training, mentorship, funding, and access to loans. Courtesy Photo
Business

Seven things to know about proposed youth investment fund

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025
Vincent Munyeshyaka, Chief Executive Officer of the Business Development Fund (BDF), delivers a presentation before the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on July 15. Courtesy photo
Business

BDF CEO says it created 330,000 jobs as MPs push for loan recovery

Tuesday, July 15, 2025