KIGALI — In July 1994, as the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) took control of Kigali and the government forces and interim authorities retreated toward the country’s borders, Rwanda was left… The post Why Rwanda’s Central Bank Will Never be Looted Empty Like Habyarimana and Cronies Did appeared first on KT PRESS .
KIGALI — With global diesel markets remaining unusually tight and refining margins elevated, the Rwandan government is facing growing pressure to expand its existing fuel subsidy if it wants to… The post Rwanda Government May Be Forced to Increase Diesel Subsidy to Keep Price Down appeared first on KT PRESS .
PRAIA – Rwanda have kept their Africa Cup of Nations dream firmly alive after producing a determined comeback and surviving a tense finish to beat Cape Verde 2-1 away from… The post Rwanda Secures Priceless Away Win Against Cape Verde to Keep AFCON Dream Alive appeared first on KT PRESS .
People who report tax evasion in Rwanda will receive a reward equal to 5% of the principal tax recovered by the Rwanda Revenue Authority, with the payment capped at Rwf10… The post In Rwanda, Tax Evasion Whistleblowers to Get 5% of Recovered Tax appeared first on KT PRESS .
KIGALI — Bank of Kigali has become the first bank in Rwanda, and the first bank headquartered in East and Central Africa, to join China’s main cross-border payments system as… The post Bank of Kigali Joins China’s Cross-Border Payments System, First in This Region appeared first on KT PRESS .
KIGALI — Rwanda is changing the way it works with development partners, moving away from a system built largely around individual aid projects toward a more centrally coordinated model in… The post Rwanda Tightens Rules on How Development Partners Finance Its Priorities appeared first on KT PRESS .
KIGALI – Equity Bank says businesses can now use property or other assets held in one country as collateral to secure financing in another, opening a cross-border lending option for… The post Equity Bank Opens Cross-Border Financing Using Collateral Held in one country to acquire a loan in Another appeared first on KT PRESS .
KIGALI — Rwanda’s latest economic data points to a notable shift in what is driving activity in the economy: households are spending more, while government consumption is declining. Household final… The post As Government Spending Shrinks, Household Consumption Takes Lion’s Share of Economy appeared first on KT PRESS .
KIGALI – Rwanda’s industrial sector is becoming a more powerful engine of economic growth, with its expansion helping push the economy to 9.4% growth in the second quarter of 2026,… The post Manufacturing Propels Rwanda’s Economy to 9.4% Growth appeared first on KT PRESS .
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT 09, September 2026 REVISION OF MOTOR THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE TARIFFS The Rwanda Insurers Association (ASSAR) would like to inform the general public and all stakeholders that the Motor Third-Party… The post ASSAR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT – REVISION OF MOTOR THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE TARIFFS appeared first on KT PRESS .
KIGALI — BPR Bank Rwanda has launched a six-year scholarship programme that will support 50 students from underprivileged backgrounds through secondary school. The BPR Scholars Programme, launched on Friday, September… The post BPR Bank Launches Scholarship Programme for 50 Students appeared first on KT PRESS .
KIGALI — BK Group PLC is shrinking the number of businesses it operates as it refocuses the financial conglomerate around two core activities: commercial banking and investment banking. The shift… The post BK Group PLC Shrinks Its Corporate Footprint to Focus on Banking and Investment appeared first on KT PRESS .
KIGALI – Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has advised that the continent’s vast food economy should be treated as a major investment, employment and innovation opportunity rather than simply a… The post PM Urges Africa to Treat Agriculture as an Economic Engine, Not Just Farming appeared first on KT PRESS .
President Paul Kagame has told Rwanda's investment agency to focus on delivering results. The government is working to attract more private capital while expanding exports and tourism. His message was blunt. Rwanda's business pitch, he made clear, has to turn into concrete outcomes.
Producer prices in Rwanda climbed 20.8% in July compared to the same month last year. Mining costs surged 77%, while electricity prices also rose significantly. The data reflects ongoing inflationary pressures.
Rwanda's national pension fund has snapped up full ownership of three companies in just five days. The acquisitions span food processing, construction materials, and insurance. The buying spree shows the fund's aggressive expansion strategy.
Bank of Kigali Plc introduced a new Employee Banking Solution. This all-in-one package aims to make financial services easier for workers to access. The bank hopes the tool will improve ties between employers and the institution.
Africa has plenty of land, farmers, and know-how to feed itself, yet millions go hungry. Experts gathered in Kigali to ask why that potential isn't being used. The gap between what the continent could produce and what it actually feeds its people remains wide.
As Rwanda's new school year begins next week, many parents are dreading more than just buying supplies. The cost of 'babyeyi' – the required school materials and fees – is weighing heavily on families. For some, it's a financial nightmare that starts all over again each September.