National Bank of Rwanda Raises Central Bank Rate to 8.75%

[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda's decision to raise the Central Bank Rate by 50 basis points to 8.75 per cent comes as inflationary pressures continue to intensify. Inflation averaged 9.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 and 13.2 per cent in the second, before reaching 14.5 per cent year-on-year in July.