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The parliament has given the Ministry of Finance three months to present a roadmap for improving the registration, management and governance of tontines. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law

MPs give finance ministry 90 days to draw plan for ‘Ibimina’

Friday, October 30, 2026
Yves Kayihura, Head of Retail Banking at I&M Bank Rwanda, speaks at the launch. Courtesy
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda launches Higa to help savings groups grow their money

Saturday, August 29, 2026
A mother holds her newborn at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Photo by Kellya Keza

Mutuelle de Santé: Celebrating the foundation of socio-economic development

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Residents in Gicumbi District gather for the launch of National Saving Mobilisation Week and International Saving Day on October 31, an event organised by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Why every citizen’s savings impact national economic growth

Saturday, November 01, 2025
RPA soldiers disabled by the Liberation War in 1990s. Courtesy
Rwanda

Liberation day: Rwandans reflect on progress, opportunity, and freedom

Thursday, July 03, 2025
Car-free days, which encourage physical activity and community health. They may seem like public health initiatives, but they also represent long-term financial savings reduced healthcare costs, better mental health.

Financial wellness: The hidden accelerator for Rwanda’s Vision 2050

Friday, May 09, 2025
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa has been surmoned to address issues related to Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives. Craish Bahizi
Finance

Parliament summons finance minister over SACCO woes

Monday, February 24, 2025
Women collect their contribution in their Ikibina in Muko Sector, Musanze. The new legislation governing tontines – commonly known as ibimina – is expected to deter mismanagement of funds saved by members. Sam
Finance

New ibimina regulation to ensure security, accountability

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Gakenke residents during the ceremony on Tuesday, August 27. PHOTO BY FRANK NTARINDWA
Rwanda

Why Gakenke district leads in civil registration

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Rwanda has moved to regulate tontines, commonly known as ibimina, small schemes. Courtesy
Finance

15 things to know about new regulations for ‘ibimina’

Sunday, August 25, 2024
Mobile Money agents in Kigali. Africau2019s FinTech scene began flourishing with the invention of mobile money . / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Financial inclusiveness could be closer than ever

Monday, February 08, 2021
Domestic workers during the training in Muhanga. (Courtesy photos)

A glimmer of hope for Rwandan domestic workers

Wednesday, January 03, 2018