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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
Rwanda has spent Rwf47.7 billion on fuel subsidies between March and June 2026. File
Energy

Govt spends over Rwf47bn on fuel subsidies

Thursday, July 09, 2026
The City of Kigali's neighbourhood road cost-sharing programme has become one of Rwanda's most innovative urban development initiatives. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Citizen-led roads are changing Kigali one neighbourhood at a time

Thursday, July 02, 2026
A mobile Money agent counts the money while on duty in Kigali. For a great many Rwandans, income does not flow steadily; it comes in waves. File

How to budget when your income comes in waves

Monday, June 29, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
A participant interacts with some exhibitors at the SheTrades Rwanda Trade Mission, held in Kigali from June 10 to 12. Courtesy
Featured

SheTrades Rwanda Trade Mission secures $4.5m horticulture export deals and leads

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
An artist's impression of Ramba Hills Real Estate in Kigali. A $80 million (approximately Frw 115 billion) real estate development is underway in Kacyiru. Courtesy
Editorial

Real estate growth must include affordable housing

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
President and CEO of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, addresses delegates during its Annual Meetings in Brazzaville on May 28. Courtesy
Economy

AfDB seeks deeper economic reforms to unlock Africa’s growth

Sunday, May 31, 2026
RSSB's Heza Estate comprises 548 residential units across two categories, a landmark residential development located in Batsinda, Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali. Courtesy
Editorial

Affordable housing is a foundation for prosperity

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of the ISANGE Estate at Rebero in Kicukiro District. File
Housing

How Kigali can keep housing affordable as city grows

Monday, May 25, 2026
Officials during a handover of a house constructed for a genocide survivor in Nyarugenge. File
Infrastructure

Senators call for increased funding for roads, Genocide survivors' homes

Friday, May 15, 2026
Food stuff sellers and clients at Kimironko market.

Between rising costs and silent debt

Wednesday, May 13, 2026