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Workers load goods onto a truck for transportation to upcountry destinations in Nyarugenge District, Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

When prices rise, businesses must work harder to prove their value

Friday, September 25, 2026
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Education

Four key reforms as new academic year kicks off

Monday, September 07, 2026
Workers sort avocados for exports at NAEB warehouse. Rwanda’s agricultural export revenues reached $1.1 billion in the 2025–2026 fiscal year. File
Economy

Beyond GDP: What Rwanda’s economic growth means for citizens

Monday, August 17, 2026
Students board a bus on their way back to school in September 2025. The new academic year is set to begin on September 7. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Getting ready for school when everything costs more

Monday, August 17, 2026
The transport category recorded a 24.2 per cent annual increase and a 1.3 per cent increase on a monthly basis. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Energy, transport prices push inflation to 14.5%

Monday, August 10, 2026
The Ministry of Education on Saturday, August 1, announced new reforms that will be rolled out from the 2026-2027 academic year. File.
Education

A closer look at education changes that will shape next school year

Sunday, August 02, 2026
The Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana speaks in an interview with the national broadcaster, where he announced the new changes. Photo credit, RBA.
Education

Govt adjusts public school fees to match cost of living

Saturday, August 01, 2026
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
Porters offload a vehicle carrying food commodities in Kigali Central Business District on May 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Inflation increases by 12.9 per cent in May

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
According to the CPI report, the biggest price increases were recorded in transport, health, housing, and energy-related costs. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Transport, healthcare drive 13% hike in prices in April

Monday, May 11, 2026
A liquefied petroleum gas shop in Remera, Kigali. The liquefied petroleum gas has become more expensive due to the conflict in the Middle East File
Energy

Why gas retailers are charging different prices across Rwanda

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A liquefied petroleum gas shop in Remera, Kigali. File

Why Rwanda must never let a good energy crisis go to waste

Monday, April 20, 2026