Rwanda’s long-term foreign-currency credit standing has been reaffirmed at B+ by Fitch Rankings, with the company sustaining a steady outlook, the Ministry of Finance and Financial Planning introduced on Monday, September 14.
The ranking, in accordance with the ministry, displays “Rwanda’s sturdy governance indicators, excessive progress potential, and the extremely concessional nature of public debt, alongside sustained monetary and technical assist from improvement companions.”
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Fitch tasks that Rwanda’s economic system will develop by 7.8 per cent in 2026, supported by exercise in agriculture, providers and strategic infrastructure investments, together with the New Kigali Worldwide Airport in Bugesera.
The company’s evaluation comes as the federal government continues efforts to strengthen fiscal sustainability by way of revenue-enhancing tax reforms, expenditure rationalisation and prudent debt administration.
Based on the ministry, public debt is anticipated to stay on a downward trajectory over the medium time period, supported by sturdy financial progress and continued entry to concessional financing.
The most recent affirmation signifies that the nation's general credit standing stays unchanged, whereas the steady outlook displays the evaluation of its financial fundamentals and coverage framework.
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The B+ ranking locations Rwanda within the speculative-grade class, indicating that the nation has some capability to fulfill its monetary commitments however stays uncovered to financial and monetary dangers.
The ministry stated the federal government stays dedicated to sound financial governance and prudent macroeconomic administration because it advances the nation’s improvement ambitions.
