Rwanda economy Stories

Rwanda overtakes Kenya to become second freest economy in EAC
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 22, 2025

The Index by the economic think-tank The Heritage Foundation ranks Rwanda second in the bloc, with an economic freedom score of 54.8, behind Tanzania,...

Rwanda to build regional hub for satellite development and testing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The plan is detailed in Rwanda’s recently approved space policy, which prioritises reducing the country’s reliance on foreign providers for satellite...

Rwandan Franc depreciates by 16 pc against US dollar amid economic challenges
Amina Wako  |  Nov 23, 2024

The depreciatiion stems from a steep decline in the prices of Rwanda’s key exports, such as minerals, coffee, and tea, which has severely reduced fore...

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