Rwanda maintains hawkish stance, raises rates to near 17-year high

BusinessDay | 27-08-2026 04:46pm |

Rwanda's central bank has raised its key interest rate to 8.75 percent, the highest level since 2009. The move reflects a hawkish stance by policymakers to address economic pressures. This rate hike is part of efforts to manage inflation and stabilize the economy.

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