Economy

The Chamber of Deputies has approved a series of agreements allowing Rwanda to access loans and grants worth a combined Rwf291 billion to support development programmes in healthcare, agriculture, pandemic preparedness and social protection.
Rwanda will need annual investment equivalent to between 12% and 21% of its gross domestic product (GDP) to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, according to the country's latest Voluntary National Review submitted to the United Nations.
Rwanda earned more than Rwf11.8 billion from agricultural and livestock exports during a five-day period in July 2026, reflecting the continued growth of the country’s agro-export sector.
Rwanda has been ranked among Africa’s top performers in financial transparency, with a new report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF) recognizing the country’s efforts in providing reliable economic information to investors and disclosing data on public debt.
Rwanda’s digital payment ecosystem is set to receive a major boost as users of bank accounts and other financial services begin accessing the full eKash platform from July 14, 2026, enabling faster transfers across different financial institutions.
Savings mobilized through the RNIT Iterambere Fund have increased nearly 150-fold over the past decade, growing from Rwf1 billion in 2016 to Rwf149.95 billion in 2026, reflecting growing public confidence in Rwanda's flagship collective investment fund.
Construction of the Muvumba Multipurpose Dam project in Nyagatare District has reached 61.5% completion, with the government expecting the facility to transform agriculture, water management and energy supply in Rwanda’s Eastern Province.
Rwanda generated more than Rwf9.18 billion from agricultural and livestock exports in just three days, highlighting the country's growing presence in international markets and the continued importance of the agriculture sector to export earnings.
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has challenged Rwandan investors to move beyond small-scale personal achievements and pursue ambitious businesses capable of generating greater wealth and transforming the economy.
Rwanda has spent nearly Rwf48 billion on fuel subsidies in four months as the government moves to shield consumers and the economy from the impact of rising global oil prices.