United Capital Financial Services Rwanda Ltd has been licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to operate as an investment bank, with the group selecting Rwanda as its East and Central Africa regional headquarters.
Ministry of Infrastructure has expressed confidence that Rwanda will achieve universal access to clean water by 2029 as the government scales up investments in major water and sanitation infrastructure projects across the country.
The Rwandan government has allocated 38.7% of its proposed Rwf7.796 trillion budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year to development projects aimed at accelerating economic growth, improving livelihoods and strengthening public services.
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the continued reduction in Rwanda’s agriculture budget, warning that the cuts could undermine economic growth and affect millions of citizens who depend on farming for their livelihoods.
Prices of goods and services in Rwanda rose by 13% in April 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), highlighting continued inflationary pressure across essential sectors of the economy.
Rwanda’s Office of the Auditor General has revealed that more than 400 government-owned assets, valued at over Rwf 8.2 billion, remain unused across various public institutions, raising concerns over inefficiencies in public resource management.
Rwanda has strengthened its commitment to renewable energy development after signing a cooperation agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), aimed at scaling up solar energy adoption and supporting sustainable development.
The Auditor General has raised concerns over delays in the implementation of a Rwf 970 million fish farming project in Nyamagabe, warning that slow progress on strategic public investments risks undermining economic development targets.
Rwanda and Botswana have signed six bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, transport, health, and regional integration.
Rwanda generated more than Rwf 13.7 billion from agricultural and livestock exports within just five days, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).
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