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…
Read moreEAC 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:…
Read moreRwanda’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…
Read moreRwanda 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…
Read moreSee 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…
Read moreRwanda 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…
Read moreHigh 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…
Read moreRwanda 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…
Read moreKorea 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…
Read moreBNR 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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