Economy

The East African Community (EAC) has approved a $110.9 million budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, aimed at strengthening regional integration and advancing key development priorities across member states.
The Capital Markets Authority of Rwanda, CMA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria, SEC Nigeria, aimed at promoting cooperation and strengthening the integration of the capital markets of both countries
Rwanda’s economy has expanded significantly over the past five years, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing by Rwf 3.245 trillion, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) says the consolidation of Umurenge SACCOs at district level is already producing measurable results, including reduced loan interest rates and improved access to credit for members.
Rwanda generated more than RWF 15 billion from exports of agricultural and livestock products within a five-day period, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).
Artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to contribute up to 6% of Rwanda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030, according to projections from the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and Innovation (MINICT).
Rwanda has taken over the chairmanship of the Ministerial Council of the Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA), following the election of Minister of Infrastructure Eng. Damien Murwanashyaka as the new chair.
Rwanda’s economy expanded by 10% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching RWF 6,346 billion, up from RWF 5,276 billion recorded in the same period in 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has warned social media platforms and companies promoting online investment schemes run by fraudsters, saying they will be treated as accomplices in related crimes.
The Parliament of Rwanda has approved a national budget of Rwf 7,796.3 billion for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, marking an increase of Rwf 844.2 billion compared to the revised 2025/2026 budget of Rwf 6,952.1 billion.