The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, witnessed the official listing of Africa Medical Supplier Plc’s (AMS) maiden corporate bond, a Rwf 5 billion issue that was fully subscribed by a wide mix of investors. The bond, carrying a five-year tenor with an annual coupon rate of 13.25 percent, marks the first […]
CMA launches professional training pathway to boost market growth
Rwanda’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has unveiled a structured training and certification initiative designed to strengthen professional standards and expand capacity in the country’s financial markets, as the nation accelerates its ambition to become a regional financial hub. Developed in partnership with the UK-based Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the programme introduces the […]
The beauty and burden of a mortgage loan
Buying or building a house is one of the biggest dreams for many families. For most people, however, turning that dream into reality requires more money than they can save at once. This is where a mortgage loan comes in, a convenient financial tool that can open the doors of homeownership but also requires careful […]
Central bank tightens lending rate as digital payments surge
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has raised its key lending rate to 6.75 percent, a modest but significant adjustment aimed at containing inflationary pressures while maintaining economic stability. The increase, announced in Kigali during a press briefing on August 20, moves the Central bank rate up by 25 basis points from 6.5 percent, where […]
Rwanda launches maiden healthcare bond as AMS expands regionally
Rwanda has launched its first healthcare sector bond, a milestone that not only strengthens the country’s financial markets but also promises to expand access to essential medical services across the region. Africa Medical Supplier PLC (AMS), Rwanda’s largest distributor of medical products, closed its debut corporate bond worth Rwf5 billion after achieving full subscription. The […]
A simple guide on how bank cards can make life easier
Rwanda Daily is excited to launch a brand-new weekly series covering Money, banking, finance, economy, statistics, business, agriculture and more. The goal of this series is simple to help you, especially the young, understand complex financial and economic topics in easy-to-grasp terms. Every Monday, we will bring you fresh articles, tips, and practical examples that […]
2025 best of Rwanda specialty Coffee awards honor country’s elite producers
Rwanda has once again celebrated the dedication and craftsmanship of its coffee producers in an event organized by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). The event has become a premier platform for celebrating the nation’s finest coffees, connecting local producers with premium international buyers, while elevating Rwanda’s profile in the global specialty coffee market. […]
How Spiro is powering a greener future with local innovation
When Spiro set foot in Rwanda just two years ago, the ambition was to revolutionize mobility, make electric transportation affordable, and help Rwanda take a historic step toward climate resilience. Kaushik Burman, Spiro’s CEO, explains that was a transformational opportunity, especially with the progressive policy that the Rwandan government has set out for electric mobility. […]
Senate Pushes for Strategic Budget Shift to Boost Agriculture, Youth and Private Sector
Rwanda’s 2025/26 national budget is undergoing key shifts in funding priorities, following Senate recommendations that emphasize agriculture, private sector development, and youth employment as central to accelerating the country’s socio-economic transformation. On June 16, 2025, the Senate adopted a series of budget recommendations that were reflected in the revised budget bill presented by the Ministry […]
The Rwf10M fine for Unauthorized Use of Foreign Currency in Rwanda
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has introduced tougher penalties for unauthorized pricing and transactions in foreign currency, in a bid to reinforce the use of the Rwandan franc in domestic transactions. According to Regulation No 89/2025, published in the official gazette on May 30, 2025, individuals or businesses found pricing goods or services in […]