Agribusiness & Trade: Rwanda launched the 47m-USD Giseke Irrigation Project with China to expand pressurised irrigation over 2,600 hectares, aiming to cut reliance on unreliable rainfall and boost climate-resilient farming. Coffee Economy: Rwanda’s coffee generated a record $148.6m in the 2025/26 financial year, with officials pushing for women producers to move from participation to ownership in decisions, capital and markets. Regional Markets: Nine Eastern African countries launched the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA) to tackle trade barriers, logistics and cold-chain gaps, targeting better market access and lower post-harvest losses. Health & Finance: Rwanda’s Prime Minister joined UNGA-linked health discussions under Gavi’s “Leap” dialogue, while African leaders used the UN platform to push digital transformation and AI governance that improves public services and economic opportunity. Banking & Payments: Kenya’s Central Bank approved the transfer of Access Bank Kenya’s assets and liabilities to National Bank of Kenya, a move aimed at stability and competition. Digital Cooperation: Jordan and Rwanda signed an ICT MoU to expand digital transformation, emerging tech collaboration and innovation capacity. Higher Education for Jobs: Mastercard Foundation-backed AHEFT Prize urged universities to redesign learning around employers and turn research into jobs and enterprise, with Rwanda’s University of Rwanda among inaugural winners.