EAC Trade & Investment: Eight countries are set to showcase products at the 21st EAC Trade Fair in Mwanza, Tanzania, running Aug 28–Sep 6, with organisers targeting 600+ exhibitors and a theme of “Peace and Security as a Catalyst for Trade and Investment.” Rwanda Agriculture Exports: Rwanda’s agricultural export earnings jumped 24.3% to $1.1bn in FY 2025/26, driven by better export infrastructure, traceability, quality assurance and market promotion. Rwanda Fisheries Reform: Parliament replaced nearly 20-year-old fisheries laws with a single streamlined framework to boost inland fisheries and aquaculture, tighten sanctions and strengthen conservation. Green City Kigali Progress: The Rwanda Green Fund issued an expression of interest to supervise works under the Ngaruyinka Upgrade Project, including climate-resilient roads, stormwater systems and solar street lighting. Health & Human Capital: Rwanda’s obstetricians and gynecologists conference urged stronger investment in women’s and girls’ health to accelerate cuts in preventable maternal deaths. Carbon Markets: Base Carbon reported continued Rwanda CORSIA-eligible carbon credit sales, with more cash proceeds after quarter-end. Regional Finance: East Africa’s investment banking is shifting toward corporate bonds and pension-fund capital, not just bank lending. Tech & Digital Economy: Nairobi will host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 in October, focusing on blockchain and AI for a “permanent digital economy.”