Rwanda's central bank maintains lending rate to contain inflation

National Bank of Rwanda Governor John Rwangombwa.

National Bank of Rwanda Governor John Rwangombwa. Bank maintains its lending rate to tackle soaring inflationary pressures and support economic recovery. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Rwanda’s central bank has maintained its lending rate to tackle soaring inflationary pressures and support economic recovery.

The central bank’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Thursday decided to maintain the rate at 5, unchanged from the last quarter, to contain inflation and support economic recovery amid heightened risk including rising domestic and global inflation.