Category: BUSINESS

KIGALI – Rwanda is looking to turn a national lottery into a new source of development financing, projecting that it will generate US$37.6 million (RWF55 billion) over five years for public-benefit initiatives in sports, health and culture. The government-owned lottery, InteGo, launched in Kigali on October 27, is designed to mobilize domestic resources for national […]

KAMPALA – Former Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Officer Anne Juuko has taken over as the new Director General of the East African Development Bank (EADB). Juuko officially assumed the position on 2 October 2026 after her appointment was approved by the bank’s Governing Council. Her appointment ends an interim leadership period at the regional […]

KIGALI – Uganda is seeking to move climate-smart agriculture beyond donor-funded projects and into the mainstream of commercial investment, using renewable energy to make the country’s dairy cooperatives more productive, profitable and resilient. The approach is being showcased at the Climate Finance Nexus Forum at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali, where Uganda, […]

KIGALI – Persistent gender inequalities are not only limiting women’s economic opportunities but also holding back food security, climate resilience and inclusive growth, experts have warned. During a session at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali, it was noted that Africa’s food systems cannot reach their full potential if women do not have […]

KIGALI – For years, the Sahel has been viewed largely through the lens of drought, food shortages and humanitarian emergencies. Government officials from the region now want investors to look at it as a market with land, livestock, growing demand and significant room for agricultural expansion. During a high-level discussion on Sahel agri-food systems at […]

KIGALI – A new diaspora-led partnership is seeking to bridge the gap between Rwandan entrepreneurs and the United States market, creating new opportunities for local businesses to attract investment, build capacity and eventually export their products. The Kigali-American Business Council Institute (KABCI) and Afrinet Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will connect […]

NEW DELHI, India – Thirty-two years after Rwanda’s liberation, the country’s story of recovery, resilience and transformation won the hearts of many in India, where diplomats, investors and friends of Rwanda gathered to celebrate Liberation day. The Kwibohora32 celebration in New Delhi was used to reflect on how peace, stability and deliberate national choices have […]

KIGALI – As global fuel prices fluctuate and health threats continue to emerge across the region, the Government of Rwanda says it is strengthening measures to protect citizens from the impact of external shocks while maintaining the country’s economic momentum. Speaking during a press briefing on Saturday, Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva said government remains […]

KIGALI – Rwanda is preparing to spend more money than at any other point in its history, unveiling a proposed Rwf 7.8 trillion national budget that reflects both the country’s growing economic ambitions and the mounting pressure of an unstable global economy. The draft 2026/27 budget, presented under the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), […]

Driving Africa’s digital payments revolution: I&M Bank Rwanda and Network International deepen their partnership to unlock cutting edge digital payment capabilities that champion innovation and security with a relentless focus on customer experience.