President Paul Kagame has reiterated that Rwanda’s fight against corruption remains a core national priority, even as approaches and enforcement strategies continue to evolve.
He made the remarks on Friday, December 19, 2025, while addressing the 17th National Congress of the FPR Inkotanyi at the party’s headquarters in Rusororo.
The President noted that Rwanda has sustained anti-corruption efforts for the past 38 years and emphasized that the FPR Inkotanyi adopted integrity and accountability as fundamental principles that cannot be compromised.
While methods used to combat corruption may change over time, he stressed that the underlying commitment remains unchanged.
His remarks come as new data points to mixed trends in corruption levels. The 2025 Rwanda Bribery Index (RBI) shows a decline in petty corruption, with the share of citizens paying bribes dropping from 18.5 percent to 14.6 percent.
However, the total amount of money exchanged through bribery rose sharply, increasing from 17 million Rwandan francs in 2024 to 29.5 million francs in 2025. The report attributes the rise to changes in tactics by those soliciting bribes, who demand higher sums due to increased awareness of strict legal penalties.
The findings highlight both progress and emerging challenges in Rwanda’s anti-corruption drive, reinforcing the need for adaptive and sustained enforcement efforts.
