Rwanda drops in ranking but remains top in region in ease of doing business

A view of Kigali.

What you need to know:

  • Rwanda has dropped in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business 2020 ranking to position 38 from 29 after it scored 76.5 from 77.88.
  • Mauritius at 13 and Rwanda are the only two African countries ranked in the top 50.
  • Kenya jumped to position 56 from 62 with Uganda rising to position 116 from 127, Tanzania is now position 141 from 144 while Burundi jumped to position 166 from 168.