Women Entrepreneurs Shaping Rwanda’s Future From leading manufacturing growth to driving agricultural innovation and influencing trade partnerships, women entrepreneurs are playing a pivotal role in Rwanda’s economic transformation. Findings from…
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In the East African Community (EAC), poverty remains a persistent challenge, despite the region’s cultural diversity and natural resources. The 2024 EAC Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), published this week by…
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Economy
Trade Deficit Drops Over 63%, DR Congo Remains Key Export Destination
by KT Press Staff Writer 2:24 pmTrade Deficit Drops Over 63%, DR Congo Remains Key Export Destination Rwanda has recorded a significant drop in its trade deficit for December 2024, marking a major milestone in the…
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Rwanda is attracting more investment from international businesses, with a significant rise in Foreign Private Capital (FPC) inflows with Mauritius, the United States, and Europe being the biggest drivers of…
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Economy
Nyagatare Rice Farmers Grapple with Devastating Water Shortages, Huge Losses
by KT Press Staff Writer 11:35 pmNyagatare District – Rice farmers in Nyagatare District are facing significant losses due to prolonged water shortages caused by the collapse of irrigation infrastructure. Farmers from three cooperatives—CODERVAM, COPRORIKA, and…
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Rwanda’s reserves for key food crops rose to an unprecedented level, despite some challenges, according to the recent 2023/2024 Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) annual report. The total…
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Economy
Formal Business Sector is Rwanda’s Biggest Jobs Creator – Report
by KT Press Staff Writer 3:59 pmThe number of formal enterprises rose significantly as well as a spike in jobs created – signaling an increasingly structured and professionalized economic environment, according to the latest Integrated Business…
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Economy
Rwanda’s Agriculture Report Reveals Mixed Trends, Opportunities
by KT Press Staff Writer 11:21 amWhile there are notable advancements in irrigation and sustainable farming practices, challenges persist in crop yield and the adoption of improved inputs, threatening long-term food security and productivity, according to…
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Rwanda Seeks $451m for Post-Floods Rehabilitation Kigali – In a move to bolster the country’s resilience following the devastating May 2023 floods, the government intends to spend $451 million (Rwf617m)…
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Corporate Watch: Maurice Toroitich Bounces Back Following Appointment As NCBA Bank Rwanda MD
by Edmund Kagire 7:42 pmHe is no stranger to Rwanda’s banking sector, with14 years of experience serving at the helm of some of the leading banks in the country, and now Maurice Toroitich has…
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Economy
Miners’ Union Seeks To Close Skills, Welfare Gaps To Increase Production
by Daniel Sabiiti 5:28 pmAt least 3,000 miners have so far been certified as qualified personnel under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – a workplace learning programme for career advancement to reduce a…