In a landmark move that promises to reshape Rwanda’s financial services landscape, BK Group PLC and the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) have announced their intention to form a new…
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“Thank you Rwanda,” is how Ugandan travel influencer Derrick Ssenyonyi described his September 2023 visit. He went on: “It’s been a great pleasure visiting shortly your country and I will…
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Economy
1.5m Rwandans Are No Longer Poor — But the Richest Are Getting Richer Even Faster
by Fred Mwasaby Fred Mwasa 12:07 amRwanda is winning the fight against poverty, new numbers clearly highlight that — but the wealth gap between rich and poor remains stubbornly wide, and in some places, it’s even…
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In a country long focused on eradicating poverty and uplifting its most vulnerable, Rwanda’s latest poverty report presents a hopeful yet nuanced picture: the poorest Rwandans—those at the very bottom…
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Economy
Central Bank Schools Quiz Challenge Inspires the Next Generation of Rwandan Economists
by KT Press Reporter 9:00 pmThe National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has concluded its annual schools quiz competition called NBR Schools Quiz Challenge, a vibrant initiative aimed at promoting financial literacy and economic awareness among…
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Economy
Global AI Summit on Africa Opens in Rwanda With Ambitious Commitments
by Daniel Sabiiti 3:09 pmKigali has become the focal point of discussions on artificial intelligence as the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa kicks off, bringing together over 1,6000 leaders, innovators, and policymakers to…
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Economy
Inside Rwanda’s Plan to Cultivate 100,000 Hectares Without Plowing
by Simon Kamuzinzi 2:19 pmFor generations, Rwandan farmers have relied on the traditional practice of plowing the land before planting crops. But what if the secret to better harvests wasn’t in turning the soil,…
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Rwanda’s Digital Savings Boosted With A New Tunzi Application
by Daniel Sabiiti 2:43 pmA newly launched mobile-based savings application is set to transform Rwanda’s saving culture by offering seamless, technology-driven solutions that encourages individuals or groups to consistently and voluntarily save based on…
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Economy
Rwanda’s Mining Sector Employment Surges Beyond Pre-COVID19 Levels
by Stephen Kamanzi 2:32 pmThe mining sector in Rwanda has not only recovered from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic but has surged to new heights, surpassing pre-pandemic employment levels. This progression reveals…
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Economy
Reflecting on 2024: Bank of Kigali’s Contribution to Business and Community Growth
by KT Press Staff Writer 11:57 amWith a 21.8% year-on-year increase in net income and continued expansion across SME, retail, agribusiness, and corporate lending, Bank of Kigali remains at the forefront of fueling national development. Kigali,…
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The National Land Authority as a National Mapping Agency in collaboration with City of Kigali, MININFRA and RTDA have acquired highly accurate topographic maps which will improve long term urban…