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Kenya-Rwanda Fintech Passporting Deal: A New Frontier for East African Digital Trade

NAIROBI/KIGALI, March 13, 2026 — In a historic step toward creating a borderless digital economy in East Africa, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework. The Kenya-Rwanda Fintech Passporting Deal, signed on the sidelines of…

Rwanda Defense Forces Sanctioned by US

Mweva Ford1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

The United States government has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) and four senior Rwandan officials for alleged support to the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)—a move that could further strain relations in the volatile Great Lakes region. The sanctions, announced by the U.S….