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The Ministry of Trade and Industry has penalized traders who raise the prices of products during this period of coronavirus. This Monday, March 30, 670 thousand Rwandan francs were taxed to traders in Kigali. The total fines since the start of the inspections amount to 10.2 million Rwandan francs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a result of the measures taken, including containment because of the coronavirus, some traders are allowing themselves to raise food prices.<\/p>\n

The Department of Trade and Industry carried out an inspection on Monday, March 30. 12 traders were penalized in the three districts of the City of Kigali.<\/p>\n

In Nyarugenge District, three traders were reported to have raised prices or not displaying prices for different goods. 160 thousand Rwandan francs were collected.<\/p>\n

In the Gasabo district, four are targeted. They are accused of selling expired products and raising prices. An almond of 300 thousand was paid.<\/p>\n

In the Kicukiro district, 5 vendors have to pay a fine of 210 thousand Rwandan francs. They have raised prices, sell expired products and do not display the prices of different products.<\/p>\n

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Rising food prices will not be tolerated<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Ministry of Trade and Industry launched such inspections as of 17 March. 135 traders have already been penalised and have paid a fine of 10.2 million Rwandan francs.<\/p>\n

The said Ministry had previously announced that there would be no shortage of food products.<\/p>\n

G\u00e9rard Rugambwa<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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