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Rwanda inflation rises to 12.9% in May 2026 – NISR

IKUZWE MBABAZI Maurice
Consumer prices in Rwanda rose by 12.9% in May 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to new data released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The figure represents a slight decline from 13% recorded in April 2026.

Rwanda plans major sugar industry expansion under NST2 agenda

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda is pursuing an ambitious plan to expand its sugar industry under the Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), with a target of increasing domestic sugar production from the current 10 percent to 50 percent of national demand within the next four years.

IMF backs Rwanda with $250 million loan to support growth and stability

Nina Cynthia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $250 million (approximately RWF 364.2 billion) loan to Rwanda aimed at supporting economic stability, sustaining growth, and helping the country navigate global economic shocks.

Minister Sebahizi defends diesel price hike, cites subsidy pressure

Niyigena Radjabu
Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi has defended the recent increase in diesel prices, saying the adjustment was necessary due to mounting pressure from fuel subsidies that had become increasingly difficult for the government to sustain.

Rwanda eyes investment boost through partnership with Arab Islamic finance institution managing over $6 trillion

Nina Cynthia
The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) is seeking to expand investment opportunities through partnerships with financial institutions from Arab countries operating under Islamic finance principles, a global sector valued at more than $6 trillion.

Rwanda to deploy 100 more electric buses by end of 2026

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda will add 100 electric buses to its public transport fleet before the end of 2026 as part of efforts to improve urban mobility, reduce transport costs, and mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices, Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has said.

Minimum wage hike must balance workers’ needs and employers’ capacity, PM says

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, has cautioned that any decision to raise the country’s minimum wage must carefully balance the interests of workers with the financial capacity of employers, warning that poorly planned increases could lead to job losses and higher consumer prices.

Government says diesel price hike will not affect transport or market prices

The government has said the recent increase in diesel prices will not lead to higher public transport fares or rising prices of goods on the market, despite a sharp adjustment announced by the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA).

Industrial production rises 0.7% in April 2026

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda’s industrial production increased by 0.7% in April 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to the latest Index of Industrial Production (IIP) report released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

Government to repossess idle industrial park land from non-compliant investors

Niyigena Radjabu
The government has begun the process of reclaiming industrial park plots from investors who have failed to develop them within the legally required timeframe, in a move aimed at unlocking investment and accelerating Rwanda’s industrialisation agenda.

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