Rwanda · BUSINESS
Key Facts
—Factory closures: The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority shut eight distilleries on 2 August 2026, including Ingufu Gin Ltd, NBG Ltd and Zhonglu Industrial Liability Company Ltd.
—Death toll: Contaminated drinks killed 50 people and blinded about 100 more in the first seven months of 2026, with over 500 treated nationwide.
—Ethanol ban: On 31 July 2026, Rwanda FDA revoked all existing licences for importing ethanol and suspended new permits to stop industrial alcohol being diverted into bootleg spirits.
