Kayonza–KIIWP: Farmers move beyond low-yield cassava varieties

Farmers in Kayonza District who are supported by the government-funded Kayonza Irrigation and Integrated Watershed Management Project (KIIWP) are now expecting surplus cassava harvests for the market, after abandoning traditional…

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EAC Finance Directors convene in Kigali to unlock billions for climate projects

KIGALI – Finance high officers from the East African Community (EAC) have convened in Kigali for the 7th East Africa Climate Finance Directors’ Level Meeting (EACFDLM), with a clear mission:…

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Rwanda’s National Budget Reduced by Rwf 80.4 Billion

The Chamber of Deputies in Rwanda’s Parliament has approved a reduction of Rwf 80.4 billion in the national budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The adjustment comes after a decrease…

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Rwanda climbs two places globally in fight against corruption

Rwanda has moved up two positions globally in the fight against corruption, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by Transparency International. The report shows that Rwanda rose…

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See Rwanda’s milestones in climate resilience and resources management in 2025

2025 was a blessed year in terms of climate resilience and natural resources management, as Rwanda got access to climate finance, marked by the accreditation of it’s Development Bank(BRD) to the…

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Rwanda launches eKash to link all financial services

Rwanda is taking a major step towards a fully cashless economy with the official launch of eKash, a national digital payment system designed to unify all financial service providers across…

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High bribes target low-paid citizens, Ombudsman warns banks

Transparency International (TI-Rwanda) is alarming over the growing burden of corruption on low-income earners, revealing that more than 71% of Rwandans who earn under Rwf 100,000 per month are being…

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Rwanda to prioritize cooking gas while exploring future use of nuclear energy

The Government of Rwanda has announced it is working with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to provide cooking gas for all citizens, including low-income households who will be able to…

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Korea and WFP launch $1.2M green jobs, Agriculture project in Rwanda

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a USD 1.2 million(approximately 1.7 billion Frw) grant agreement to boost sustainable agriculture and…

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BNR Raises Key Interest Rate, Prices Expected to Climb

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has announced an increase in its key lending rate, raising it from 6.5%—set in May this year—to 6.7%. Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye, speaking at a…

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