Rwanda drops lending rate to 4.5pc

National Bank of Rwanda Governor John Rwangombwa. NBR has slashed its lending rate to 4.5 per cent from five per cent. PHOTO | CYRIL NDEGEYA | NMG

The National Bank of Rwanda has slashed its lending rate to 4.5 per cent from five per cent, to stimulate economic growth amid the coronavirus pandemic that has halted economic activity.

This decision, along with other implemented policy measures taken in March, will support commercial banks to continue financing the economy, a statement from the central bank reads.