The central bank of Rwanda, responsible for monetary policy and financial regulation, including a focus on fintech development.
MTN Rwanda returns to profit as data and fintech drive Q1 growth
MTN Rwanda returned to profit in Q1 2026 with a profit after tax of Rwf 10.8 billion. Service revenue increased by 14.7% year-on-year to Rwf 295.7 billion.
Fintechs expanding between Kenya and Rwanda may soon need one licence
Kenya and Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a licence passporting framework for payment service providers. The framework will allow fintechs licensed in one country to operate in the other without seeking new regulatory approval.
Rwanda Fintech Funding Boom: Why Investors Are Backing Rwanda’s Next Wave of Startups
Rwanda's fintech funding jumped to $38 million in 2023, a sixfold increase from the previous year. The government aims to attract $200 million in fintech investments by 2029.
Gozem’s $30 million bet is driving mobility and fintech inclusion across Francophone Africa
Rwanda ranks second in Africa for ease of doing business, driven by reforms like 6-hour company registration and free trading licenses. The Kigali Innovation City project is a $2 billion tech cluster aimed at becoming a pan-African innovation hub.
Nsano Launches East Africa Office in Rwanda, Secures Key Payment Licenses
Nsano Ltd has officially launched its East Africa regional office in Rwanda. The company received Payment Aggregation and Payment Remittances Service Licenses from the National Bank of Rwanda.
