All at your finger tips: Five ways to make money with your smart phone today
Social media is fun, no doubt. It’s where most of us go to unwind, laugh at memes, watch dance challenges, and catch up on viral news. But for those who pay a little more attention, it can become more than just entertainment it can be a full-blown business tool, a classroom, and in some cases, […]
Empowering a generation: How Harambee network is transforming youth employment in Rwanda
In a country where nearly 70% of the population is under the age of 30, youth employment is both Rwanda’s greatest challenge and its most promising opportunity. Rising to this occasion is Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, a network-driven initiative that is redefining access to dignified work for young Rwandans. Since its launch in Rwanda in […]
BNR tightens grip on unauthorized forex transactions to safeguard the Rwandan Franc
In a bold move to protect the integrity of the Rwandan Franc, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has issued a firm warning against the illegal use of foreign currencies in domestic transactions. This comes following the enforcement of Regulation No. 42/2022 of April 13, 2022, governing foreign exchange operations. The new directive, effective from […]
Making Rwanda a model farm for dairy production in Africa
Rwanda, with its vast fertile lands and year-round favourable climate, is poised to become Africa’s next dairy frontier. Despite the continent accounting for only 5% of the global milk trade, the growth potential is undeniable, both in meeting local nutritional needs and in fostering broad-based economic transformation. Rwanda stands out as one of the few […]
Izihirwe Arts expands into boat manufacturing to boost local tourism
Izihirwe Arts, a Rwandan woodworking and arts company known for producing interior furniture and artistic pieces, has launched an innovation, the production of wooden boats, as part of efforts to promote Made-in-Rwanda products and support local tourism. The boat production officially began in June 2025. Founded in 2018, Izihirwe Arts first gained recognition for its […]
Accountants urged to champion value creation and trust at Africa congress in Kigali
The 8th Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) officially opened in Kigali on Tuesday, May 7, bringing together over 2,000 professional accountants, financial experts, and policymakers from across Africa. The four-day summit, held under the theme “Creating Value for Africa,” is organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) in partnership with the […]
Brave and bold: Women shattering stereotypes in mining
In many traditional societies, women were largely confined to domestic roles, their potential in education and professional life stifled by deeply rooted gender norms. But today, that narrative is changing. Women are not only pursuing higher education and professional careers, but they are also breaking barriers in fields long dominated by men. One such area […]
Kilimobenecyo Alphonse, the creative force behind Rwanda’s national symbols, dies at 66
Kilimobenecyo Alphonse, a brilliant visual artist whose designs became central to Rwanda’s national identity, has passed away at the age of 66. Widely recognised for crafting the country’s flag, coat of arms, and key elements of its currency, Kilimobenecyo died in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025. His death was confirmed by IGIHE, […]
Rwanda’s poverty rates decline, but disparities persist between richest and poorest districts
According to the latest findings from the 7th Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV7), Rwanda has made significant strides in reducing poverty. The national poverty rate dropped from 39.8% in 2017 to 27.4% in 2024, while extreme poverty fell sharply from 11.3% to 5.4% over the same period. However, the data reveals stark contrasts between […]
Kenya potentially loses milk war to Uganda
On March 6, Monday 2023, the Kenya Diary Board announced an indefinite suspension of milk powder imports. It said the long absent rains were expected to come along at last, and therefore Kenyan milk production that had fallen considerably because of drought and the unusual prolonged dry weather spell. Without the ban, it argued, there […]
