2026.02.1910:00:00UTC+00Rwanda Central Bank Lifts Repo Rate to 7.25% to Curb Inflation Pressures

Rwanda has raised its key repo rate from 6.75% to 7.25%, according to data updated on 19 February 2026. The move signals a continued tightening stance by the country’s monetary authorities as they respond to ongoing price and financial stability considerations.

The 50-basis-point increase in the benchmark rate is aimed at influencing borrowing costs across the economy, with potential implications for commercial lending rates, investment decisions, and consumer credit. By pushing the policy rate higher, the central bank is seeking to cool demand conditions and anchor expectations in an environment of elevated uncertainty.

Market participants and businesses will be watching closely to gauge how this latest adjustment feeds through to financing conditions in the months ahead, particularly for interest-sensitive sectors that are more immediately affected by changes in the policy rate.