Rwanda
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Finance & Banking
Uganda leads East Africa in financial-market development but shallow capital markets remain a weak link
KAMPALA, October 15, 2026 — Uganda has emerged as the strongest-performing financial market in East Africa among the economies assessed in the 2026 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index [AFMI], outperforming Kenya, Tanzania…
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Finance & Banking
Absa index to assess a decade of Africa’s financial market development
BANGKOK, October 10, 2026 — The 10th edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index will assess a decade of transformation in Africa’s financial markets when it is launched at the International…
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Environment
Global Carbon Market Leaders Set their Sights on Kigali
KAMPALA, October 10, 2026 — With participation confirmed from 24 African countries and 45 countries globally, CMAS 2026 will bring together more than 100 speakers, over 50 investors, buyers and financiers, 20…
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News
Kenyan and Rwandan farmers improve production for better earnings and coffee lovers worldwide
KIGALI, October 4, 2026 — In Rwanda’s southern Huye region, when coffee cherries have turned red and ripe, trained farmers harvest the fruits at just the right moment. The harvesters work methodically,…
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Health
Uganda urged to expand health, education services exports
KAMPALA, October 1, 2026 — Uganda should create a supportive environment to expand exports of health and education services and tap into growing regional demand, industry experts have said. The call was…
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Finance & Banking
Afreximbank issues US$ 29mln guarantee to scale EAC Customs Bond
KAMPALA, September 23, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has issued a US$ 29 million [about Ushs 113.1billion] guarantee to BSMART Technology Ltd to support the implementation and scaling of the…
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Legal
BoU maintains September 30 licensing deadline for large SACCOs
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — Large Savings and Credit cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] identified to fall under the Bank of Uganda’s regulatory framework have until September 30, 2026, to submit their licensing applications,…
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News
World Bank’s US$4.6bln partnership to accelerate Uganda’s growth
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — Uganda and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating implementation of the US$ 4.6 billion development portfolio covering 18 operations. The commitment was made during…
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Trade
EAC trade hits US$ 52.3bln as exports drive surplus in Q2 2026
KAMPALA, September 17, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] recorded strong growth in trade during the second quarter of 2026, with total trade reaching US$ 52.3 billion. Rising exports sustained a…
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East Africa
Kenya leads East African credit unions in savings and assets, WOCCU report shows
KAMPALA, September 9, 2026 — Kenya’s credit union movement has emerged as the strongest in East Africa in terms of savings, lending and assets, while Rwanda has the region’s largest membership, according…
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