Rwanda Unveils $30M SME Growth Fund to Accelerate Private Sector Expansion
Rwanda has unveiled a $30 million (about RWF 43.7 billion) SME Growth Fund aimed at expanding access to long-term financing…
Africa CEO Forum Returns to Kigali with Focus on Scaling Africa’s Growth
Africa’s largest annual private-sector gathering, the Africa CEO Forum, is set to return to Kigali on May 14–15, bringing together…
Rwanda sets global benchmark with Zipline-powered nationwide drone delivery
Rwanda continues to set the pace for the world in autonomous delivery systems, particularly in healthcare logistics and resilient supply…
Rwanda–Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum yields new trade and investment partnerships
Rwanda and Brazil have taken a significant step to boost bilateral trade and investment, with new agreements signed at the…
Kenya: President Ruto introduces tax relief for low- and middle-income earners
The Kenyan government is set to provide significant tax relief for low- and middle-income earners, a move aimed at boosting…
Nedbank Strikes Deal for Control of NCBA, Setting Stage for East Africa Push
NCBA Group has struck an agreement that would hand South Africa’s Nedbank a controlling stake in the Kenyan lender, a…
Cameroon advances digital growth with major mobile network investment
Cameroon is advancing its digital transformation with a major push on connectivity and cybersecurity. On January 21, 2026, CAMTEL and…
Kenya’s $5 billion diaspora inflows set regional benchmark for East Africa
Kenya’s diaspora remittance inflows reached a historic $5.084 billion in the 2024/25 financial year, surpassing the $5 billion mark for…
NISR survey flags productivity concerns in Rwanda’s agriculture
Rwanda’s agricultural productivity could face growing pressure after new data showed that fewer than four in ten farmers used improved…
Rwanda generates USD 13.7 million from agri-exports in five days
Rwanda’s agricultural export sector is closing the year on a strong note after generating USD 13.76 million from the export…
