he government has said a renewed focus will be placed on Rwanda's Small and Medium Enterprises sector (SMEs) in 2014.

The sector makes up 98% of all businesses in the country and considered a vital segment of Rwanda's economic growth.

During his annual address President Paul Kagame, asked the relevant institutions overseeing SMEs to develop easier ways for small business people to access finance.

The government plans on creating partnership with private equity firms which will see many SMEs be able to deal with the private sector hence be able to develop.