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Ce Jeudi 12 décembre 2024, une cérémonie de remise et reprise entre le Président de la Cour Suprême sortant Dr Faustin Ntezilyayo et la nouvelle Présidente Domitilla Mukantaganzwa a eu lieu.
Cet événement s’est déroulé au siège de la Cour suprême en présence des hauts cadres du Ministère de la Justice.
Au cours de cette cérémonie, des dossiers divers en cours de traitement au sein de la Cour Suprême ont été remis à la nouvelle Présidente Domitilla Mukantaganzwa.
Son prédécesseur lui a souhaité une bonne likelihood dans l’exécution des différentes tâches qui lui sont consignées durant tout le temps qu’elle va passer dans cette establishment.
Mukantaganzwa a fréquenté l’école primaire de Kacyiru en 1971. Elle a poursuivi le premier cycle du secondaire ou tronc commun à l’école Notre Dame de Lourdes de Byimana, aujourd’hui dans le district de Ruhango.
Elle a étudié le deuxième cycle du secondaire au Lycée Notre Dame De Cîteaux de la ville de Kigali, avant d’étudier le droit à l’ancienne Université Nationale du Rwanda.
Mukantaganzwa a commencé à travailler pour le pays en 1987. Elle est devenue bourgmestre adjointe de la commune de Nyarugenge, puis a continué au ministère de l’Agriculture et de l’Élevage.
Après le génocide contre les Tutsis en 1994, elle a travaillé au ministère de la Fonction publique et du Travail, puis au Fonds des Nations Unies pour l’enfance (UNICEF).
Elle a commencé sa carrière juridique en 1999, où elle a été membre de la Commission qui a rédigé la Constitution de 2003 de la République du Rwanda.
Mukantaganzwa, qui a déjà dirigé de 2003 en 2012 les tribunaux traditionnels Gacaca qui ont entendu près de 2 tens of millions d’affaires liées au génocide de 1994 contre les Tutsis, devient seulement la deuxième femme à occuper ce poste après Aloysie Cyanzayire.
Le 4 décembre 2019, elle a été nommée présidente de la Commission rwandaise de Réforme du Droit..
Mukantaganzwa est titulaire d’un mastère en paix et relations internationales de l’Institut d’études sur la paix et des relations internationales de Hekima University College au Kenya. (Fin)
In a small village in Gicumbi district, a younger boy named Jean Claude Manirakiza walks to highschool every morning, desperate to study however usually hungry and with out entry to correct studying supplies. For youngsters like Jean Claude throughout Rwanda, the limitations to schooling and development can really feel overwhelming. But a brand new partnership between MTN Rwanda and UNICEF Rwanda is set to vary that.
The partnership, formally launched this Thursday afternoon at a press briefing held at MTN headquarters in Kigali, was introduced by MTN CEO Mapula Bodibe and UNICEF Rwanda Country Representative Julianna Lindsey. The two leaders highlighted their dedication to bettering schooling and diet for Rwanda’s most weak youngsters.
With a mixed effort to deal with malnutrition and bridge the digital divide, MTN is contributing Rwf 138 million (roughly US$100,000) to offer free entry to digital studying platforms and a further Rwf 38 million to help a feeding program. The program will ship every day eggs to over 1,000 schoolchildren like Jean Claude as a dietary complement for kids going through shortages in balanced diets. While the egg isn’t a whole answer to the problem of malnutrition, it represents an important step in bettering youngsters’s cognitive improvement and guaranteeing higher faculty attendance.
For Jean Claude and 1000’s of others, this initiative means extra than simply entry to meals. Improved diet, mixed with digital instruments, will empower them to concentrate on their research and dream of a brighter future. The zero-rated digital platforms supplied by MTN will make academic sources out there for gratis to over 1.5 million college students, lecturers, and caregivers, eradicating limitations to studying for these in underserved areas.
Julianna Lindsey stated that the partnership additionally prioritizes youngster on-line security, with funding devoted to analysis on defending youngsters within the digital area. By assessing dangers like on-line exploitation and abuse, the initiative goals to create safer environments for over 500,000 youngsters navigating the digital world.
“This partnership is about investing in the future of Rwanda’s children,” stated Mapula Bodibe in the course of the briefing. “By addressing critical issues like access to education and nutrition, we are helping create opportunities for children to succeed and thrive.”
While the egg is only a complement to a balanced food regimen, it’s a necessary intervention to help youngsters’s well-being, enabling them to concentrate on their research and develop into their full potential.
This collaboration between MTN Rwanda and UNICEF is greater than a program—it’s a lifeline for much less privileged schoolchildren like Jean Claude. It gives the instruments to succeed, the nourishment to thrive, and the promise of a future the place each youngster has the possibility to meet their potential.
President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed Rwanda’s dedication to constructing a simply and harmonious society, urging residents to replicate on the nation’s painful historical past and embrace unity and equality. Speaking through the swearing-in ceremony of the brand new Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice, the President acknowledged previous failures within the justice system and emphasised the necessity for continued progress.
“Justice in our country has been deeply flawed for many years, primarily influenced by politics, which led to Rwandans being divided, failing to understand each other, and even killing one another. That is our past, and that is where we come from,” Kagame mentioned. However, he confused that Rwanda is on a journey towards a brighter future. “Where we are headed, and it had been clear for a long time, is in a different and better direction, and it is necessary. It is so necessary that what we ask of people is to understand this, to follow the path of living in harmony, to uphold justice and the laws that we must all embrace.”
President Kagame emphasised equality and the position of justice in making certain that nobody is above one other when it comes to rights. “Let us strive to live together, to live well together, because we are all human beings, we are all equal. The equality that I am speaking of is about the rights that every individual has. That is what our justice system should help us achieve,” he mentioned.
Reflecting on Rwanda’s journey, the President highlighted each progress and the street forward. While acknowledging that the nation’s desired vacation spot stays distant, he expressed dedication to attain it swiftly. “What holds us back stems only from bad habits, and if we work together to fight against them, they can be overcome. In doing so, our country will progress and no longer be a nation defined by its many challenges,” he mentioned.
Kagame additionally cautioned towards resigning to despair and leaving issues unsolved. “What we should leave to the Creator are those things beyond our control, but these challenges we face are within our means to solve.”
The President went on to deal with these trying to undo the progress made in Rwanda, highlighting that justice should not be compromised for political achieve. “In general, not everyone has received the justice they deserve and desire. However, some have been more deprived of justice than others. This resulted in the painful history we always remember,” Kagame mentioned. He warned that any efforts to reverse the nation’s progress, whether or not from inside or exterior Rwanda, wouldn’t be tolerated.
“Even today, there are still individuals with ideas of taking us back to that past. In such cases, the law and justice must be enforced. If they are not enforced, other measures will be taken. That must stop,” he mentioned. The President made it clear that any makes an attempt to hurt survivors of previous injustices, or to undermine Rwanda’s dedication to justice, would face penalties. “Killing people who have already been deprived of justice, and even lost loved ones, and having a political agenda to push things in that direction of harming survivors, targeting them in their homes and killing them; laws must be upheld. If not, other actions will be taken.”
President Kagame despatched a transparent message to those that proceed to play politics with the nation’s future: “I am declaring this, I am saying it to you all, and everyone must hear me: it must stop. Those playing politics and making statements, whether they are outside the country, inside the country, and those who work with them, including foreigners who seem wanting to undermine this, to reduce it to nothing, should know that we are not nobodies.”
He ended with a agency declaration: “Our laws, and the justice I am speaking about, cannot and should not be rendered meaningless. No politics can turn justice into nothing.”
The President’s speech underscored the significance of a strong justice system because the spine of unity and progress. His phrases set the tone for the brand new Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice, signaling the expectations of transformational management inside Rwanda’s judiciary.
L’ambassadrice du Royaume Uni en RDC Alyson King (à droite)
A quatre jours d’un tête-à-tête entre les Président congolais Félix Tshisekedi et rwandais Paul Kagame dans la capitale angolaise, l’Ambassadrice de la Grande Bretagne en RDC, Alyson King, espère que cette rencontre bilatérale va apporter des answer pour la stabilité de la partie est de la RDC.
En séjour à Goma, l’Ambassadrice Alyson King l’a déclaré à la suite d’un entretien avec le gouverneur militaire advert intérim du Nord-Kivu, Peter Cirimwami.
« Il y aura un sommet, le 15 décembre, j’espère entre les cooks d’État. On espère que ça va apporter des options. Nous sommes là pour accompagner la paix et également pour accompagner les civils qui ont été touchés par la guerre. Nous venons d’allouer plus d’assistances pour les personnes déplacées à travers le PAM[…] », a-t-elle dit.
Un sommet tripartite Angola-Rwanda-RDC se tiendra à Luanda ce dimanche 15 décembre 2024, sous l’égide du président angolais João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, médiateur désigné par l’Union africaine pour le conflit dans l’Est de la RDC.
Ce sommet réunira les Présidents Félix Tshisekedi de la RDC, Paul Kagame du Rwanda, et leur homologue angolais, afin d’accélérer les efforts de stabilisation dans cette région en proie aux violences.
Ce sommet tripartite de Luanda intervient après une avancée majeure réalisée le 25 novembre dernier, lorsque les ministres des Affaires étrangères de la RDC et du Rwanda ont signé à Luanda un “Concept d’opérations” (CONOPS).
Ce doc stratégique fixe les modalités des actions contre les Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR) et de la levée des mesures défensives du Rwanda.
Le CONOPS prévoit une mise en œuvre en quatre étapes. La première section, prévue sur quinze jours, consistera à évaluer la menace posée par les FDLR et à localiser leurs positions. Parallèlement, le Rwanda devra fournir des informations détaillées sur ses “mesures défensives”.
La deuxième section vise des actions ciblées pour neutraliser les FDLR et leurs alliés, suivies d’une évaluation conjointe des progrès réalisés.
Ensuite, une troisième section portera sur une revue des opérations afin d’évaluer leur efficacité.
Enfin, la quatrième étape sera consacrée à la stabilisation, avec la démobilisation, le rapatriement et la réintégration des ex-combattants FDLR, ainsi que la normalisation des relations bilatérales entre Kinshasa et Kigali. (Fin)
His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development; and His Excellency John Mirenge, Ambassador of Rwanda to the UAE. Image Courtesy: ADFD
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a mortgage settlement price AED 92 million (roughly US$25 million) with the Government of Rwanda to finance the growth of water transmission and distribution techniques on the Karenge Water Treatment Plant.
The strategic undertaking to strengthen Rwanda’s water safety highlights ADFD’s dedication to supporting world improvement tasks, particularly these aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, together with SDG 6, which focuses on guaranteeing entry to wash and sustainable water. By addressing a essential want, the undertaking will assist Rwanda’s nationwide targets, underscoring the UAE’s management in selling sustainable infrastructure improvement worldwide.
The settlement was signed by His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development; and His Excellency John Mirenge, Ambassador of Rwanda to the UAE. The signing ceremony was attended by senior officers from each side.
H.E. Al Suwaidi stated: “This agreement reflects ADFD’s commitment to financing infrastructure projects that promote economic and social progress in beneficiary countries. It also underscores our commitment to strengthening and advancing our strategic partnership with the Republic of Rwanda, contributing to the development of key sectors vital to the country’s growth.”
He talked about that the undertaking, which entails the growth of water transmission and distribution techniques on the Karenge Water Treatment Plant, represents an essential step towards offering clear and sustainable water provides to key areas in Rwanda. This initiative will assist overcome challenges by enhancing the effectivity of the water system and incorporating superior applied sciences to strengthen water safety within the nation.
H.E. John Mirenge stated: “We are proud of this cooperation with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, which highlights the UAE’s steadfast efforts to promote sustainable development globally. The expansion of the water transmission and distribution systems at the Karenge Water Treatment Plant is a critical initiative to achieve our national objectives of providing clean water to our population and developing robust and sustainable water infrastructure to meet the needs of communities.”
He added that this undertaking would elevate the usual of dwelling for Rwandan residents by creating jobs and enhancing water distribution networks to fulfill rising demand. “This milestone aligns with our broader development plans and national objectives of achieving universal access to clean water,” he famous.
This water undertaking is a part of a complete program aimed toward guaranteeing self-sufficiency in water provide for Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. The initiative contains the development of a water remedy plant with a each day capability of 36,000 cubic meters, alongside increasing transmission and distribution techniques to key areas of the town. (Fin)
Rwanda has signed a mortgage settlement price USD 25 million with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) to broaden the water transmission and distribution methods on the Karenge Water Treatment Plant. The settlement, signed by His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, and His Excellency John Mirenge, Rwanda’s Ambassador to the UAE, goals to strengthen the nation’s water safety and contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), significantly SDG 6, which focuses on entry to scrub and sustainable water.
The mission is designed to reinforce Rwanda’s water infrastructure by enhancing the effectivity of its water system and integrating superior applied sciences. The enlargement of the Karenge Water Treatment Plant’s transmission and distribution methods will present dependable and sustainable water provides to key areas, together with the capital metropolis of Kigali.
H.E. Al Suwaidi emphasised ADFD’s dedication to financing initiatives that promote financial and social progress. “This agreement reflects ADFD’s commitment to financing infrastructure projects that contribute to the development of key sectors vital to Rwanda’s growth,” he mentioned.
Ambassador Mirenge expressed Rwanda’s appreciation for the partnership with ADFD, noting that the mission is essential for reaching the nation’s nationwide targets of offering clear water to all residents and creating strong water infrastructure. “This project is critical in ensuring universal access to clean water and elevating the standard of living for Rwandans,” he mentioned.
The mortgage will fund the development of a brand new water therapy plant with a each day capability of 36,000 cubic meters, together with the enlargement of transmission and distribution networks throughout the town. The initiative is predicted to satisfy the rising demand for water in Kigali and surrounding areas, whereas additionally creating jobs and enhancing water supply companies.
This mortgage settlement marks a big step in Rwanda’s broader growth technique to make sure self-sufficiency in water provide and highlights the UAE’s management in supporting sustainable infrastructure initiatives globally.
Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe convened the final diplomatic briefing of the 12 months.
In his remarks, Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe counseled worldwide companions for his or her assist all through this milestone 12 months.
He briefed them on the bilateral and multilateral engagements made by Rwanda within the final 3 months, and up to date the assembly on regional developments. (End)
In Kigali’s bustling markets and rural villages, the story of inflation is extra than simply rising costs—it’s about how households are dealing with stagnant incomes, a weakening forex, and upcoming monetary changes that can redefine on a regular basis life.
Take this: the most recent Consumer Price Index reveals city inflation at 5%. That means what value 100 francs final 12 months now prices 105. For households already struggling to make ends meet, this small quantity feels monumental. But the actual problem runs deeper as a result of family incomes aren’t rising on the similar tempo.
Stagnant wages imply that whereas costs climb, earnings stay unchanged. For folks like Jean, a supply driver in Kigali, or Marianne, a instructor in Butare, this implies their capability to purchase important items is shrinking. Jean spends extra on gas for his bike, and Marianne finds her grocery invoice stretching her finances thinner. “It’s not just what you earn anymore; it’s what you can actually buy with it,” Jean explains.
The divide between city and rural areas makes the state of affairs much more complicated. Urban inflation stands at 5%, whereas rural areas have a extra modest 2.4% improve. The nationwide common inflation price of three.4% might sound manageable, nevertheless it hides stark realities. Urban households really feel the squeeze extra acutely as the prices of transport, meals, and housing soar.
And then there’s the franc. Over the previous 12 months, the Rwandan franc has misplaced 18% of its worth towards the US greenback. For a rustic that depends on imports for key items—suppose gas, medicines, and even some meals—this drop makes all the pieces dearer. Each greenback now prices 18% extra in francs, and people prices are handed right down to customers.
For households, this squeeze is relentless. Imported items have risen by 5.1%, whereas domestically produced gadgets are up by 5%. Basic agricultural items, mirrored within the recent merchandise index, have climbed 5.4%. Even although power costs have seen a uncommon 0.2% lower, the general image stays grim. Meat costs, for example, have skyrocketed by 24%, milk, cheese, and eggs are up 14.7%, and transport prices have jumped an eye-watering 15.6%.
Next 12 months, households will face one more problem: a 6% minimize in earnings going towards pensions. While the federal government argues that this coverage will strengthen social safety methods in the long run, it’s a troublesome capsule to swallow for a lot of households already struggling to handle their funds. This minimize means much less cash in hand for day-to-day bills, forcing robust selections about what to prioritize.
For some, it would imply giving up on luxuries like eating out or new garments. For others, it might imply reducing again on necessities like meat or transportation. “Every decision feels like a sacrifice,” Marianne says.
Behind these struggles lies an in depth image of how inflation touches each nook of life. The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) collects information from over 40,000 value factors, monitoring 1,622 merchandise throughout 12 city facilities. The numbers they collect inform the story of a nation adapting to financial shifts, from the 5.6% improve in clothes and footwear prices to the 6.5% rise in alcoholic drinks and tobacco. Even housing and utilities, which account for 21% of the city index, have gone up by 4.4%.
Despite these challenges, the federal government is working to ease the burden. Policies to stabilize power prices have introduced a slight lower in costs, and efforts to spice up home manufacturing goal to scale back reliance on costly imports. Economists acknowledge these efforts however emphasize the necessity for extra sturdy measures. Effective financial insurance policies in play, however the stress on households is immense. Inflation, forex depreciation, and coverage modifications just like the pension minimize are creating an ideal storm for a lot of households.
Even with these pressures, Rwanda’s inflation price of 4.7% for the 12 months suggests relative stability in comparison with world developments. The core inflation price, which excludes unstable parts like recent meals and power, sits at 5.3%, signaling deeper, extra structural modifications within the economic system.
As 2025 approaches, it’s clear that the mixture of stagnant incomes, a weakened franc, and structural coverage modifications will proceed to change existence. Families might want to adapt, reduce, and discover artistic methods to navigate an more and more tight financial panorama.
But resilience is a trademark of Rwandans. Even amid these pressures, there’s a quiet dedication to push ahead. As Jean places it, “It’s not easy, but we find ways. We have to.”
These tales—of sacrifice, adaptation, and resilience—are extra than simply numbers. They are the heartbeat of a nation navigating financial challenges whereas holding onto hope for a greater future.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Rwanda hosted on 28 November 2024 a grand celebration on the Marriott Hotel in Kigali to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the UAE’s founding. The occasion, attended by authorities officers, diplomats, enterprise leaders, and invited company, showcased the sturdy bilateral relations and rising cooperation between Rwanda and the UAE.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Hon. Olivier Nduhungirehe, represented the Rwandan authorities on the occasion, the place he emphasised the significance of the partnership between the 2 nations. In his speech, the UAE’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Hazza AlQahtani, mirrored on the outstanding achievements of the UAE since its institution in 1971 and highlighted the quite a few areas of collaboration with Rwanda.
A Legacy of Collaboration and Growth
The UAE and Rwanda get pleasure from a sturdy and dynamic partnership, constructed on mutual belief and shared aspirations for growth. Over 20 agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between the 2 nations, encompassing schooling, commerce, funding, aviation, hospitality, and infrastructure.
Trade stays a cornerstone of this partnership. Bilateral commerce between the UAE and Rwanda reached USD 1.3 billion, with Dubai’s non-oil exports to Rwanda amounting to USD 143.8 million and Rwanda’s exports to Dubai exceeding USD 514.5 million. Investments from UAE corporations in Rwanda have surpassed USD 248 million, specializing in transformative sectors corresponding to power, know-how, and actual property.
Major Infrastructure Projects
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has been instrumental in financing key infrastructure tasks in Rwanda, contributing considerably to the nation’s development. Notable accomplished tasks embody:
• Rubengera-Muhanga Road Project: Supported with USD 15 million, bettering regional connectivity.
• Kigali Airport Project: Funded with a mortgage of USD 3.81 million, enhancing Rwanda’s aviation infrastructure.
Future tasks within the pipeline embody:
• Nyabugogo-Mokoto Road (46 km): Estimated at USD 69.5 million, geared toward bettering transportation networks.
• Gitikinyoni-Ruri-Gakenke Road (67.7 km): Valued at USD 66.78 million, designed to spice up regional commerce.
• Karongi Water Treatment Plant Expansion: A USD 25 million venture to enhance water entry and distribution.
These tasks underscore the UAE’s dedication to Rwanda’s infrastructure growth and financial development.
Educational Impact
The UAE’s contributions to Rwanda’s schooling sector have had an enduring affect. The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation has supported the Islamic Cultural Center and its Secondary School for Sciences in Kigali for over 14 years. Additionally, the Al Maktoum Foundation has funded secondary colleges in Kigali and Muhanga District since 2002, enabling 1000’s of scholars to entry high quality schooling.
Future-Oriented Vision
Ambassador AlQahtani highlighted the UAE’s formidable “We the UAE 2031” imaginative and prescient, which outlines a roadmap for the nation’s growth over the following decade. Key priorities embody enhancing its standing as a world financial hub, selling innovation, and addressing international challenges corresponding to local weather change and meals safety.
The UAE’s diversified financial system presents quite a few alternatives for collaboration with Rwanda, notably in renewable power, synthetic intelligence, actual property, and know-how. These partnerships align with Rwanda’s growth targets and reinforce the international locations’ shared dedication to sustainability and innovation.
Climate Leadership and Humanitarian Efforts
The UAE has emerged as a world chief in sustainability and local weather diplomacy. With a goal of attaining net-zero emissions by 2050, the UAE ranks 18th globally in inexperienced power and clear know-how funding. The UAE’s management at COP28 and its initiatives in renewable power align carefully with Rwanda’s personal environmental goals.
Humanitarian efforts additionally type a big facet of the UAE’s worldwide function. Since its institution, the UAE has offered AED 358 billion (USD 97 billion) in support to 206 international locations. The UAE’s swift and impactful responses to crises in Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan display its international dedication to peace and stability.
Deepening Bilateral Relations
The UAE and Rwanda are in superior discussions to finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This settlement goals to additional strengthen commerce and funding ties, creating new alternatives for financial collaboration.
Conclusion
As Rwanda and the UAE proceed to construct on their partnership, the occasion in Kigali was a celebration not solely of the UAE’s nationwide achievements but additionally of the shared imaginative and prescient and cooperation between the 2 nations.
Ambassador AlQahtani concluded the night by reaffirming the UAE’s dedication to fostering innovation, sustainable growth, and mutual prosperity with Rwanda. “Together, we aim to create new opportunities for innovation, shared growth, and a brighter future for our peoples,” he stated.
The celebration, which embodied the spirit of unity and progress, set the stage for even stronger ties between Rwanda and the UAE within the years to return. (End)
The wait is over. Maurice Toroitich, a titan of Rwanda’s banking sector, is again, taking the reins as Managing Director of NCBA Bank Rwanda. Known for his transformative management and deep understanding of the native and regional monetary terrain, Maurice’s return heralds a brand new period of daring ambition and development for the financial institution.
As the founding CEO of KCB Bank Rwanda, Maurice laid the groundwork for one of the vital acknowledged monetary establishments within the nation. His tenure at BPR Bank Rwanda noticed the financial institution evolve right into a market chief beneath his regular hand. Now, NCBA Bank Rwanda is poised to profit from his unparalleled experience because it units its sights on reshaping the monetary panorama in 2025 and past.
“Maurice’s track record speaks volumes. He joins us at a time when we are deepening our efforts in corporate banking and expanding our retail footprint. With his leadership, we look forward to accelerating the bank’s growth trajectory and delivering enhanced value to our customers and shareholders,” stated Dr. Benjamin Rugangazi, Chairman of NCBA Bank Rwanda’s Board of Directors.
Maurice’s credentials are nothing in need of spectacular. A Certified Public Accountant, Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, and Executive Coach, he additionally boasts an MBA from Strathmore University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Nairobi. But greater than the accolades, it’s his imaginative and prescient for innovation and his ardour for empowering groups that units him aside.
In his first remarks as Managing Director, Maurice set the tone for the journey forward: “I am excited to build on the great work my predecessors have done and on the bank’s strong foundation as we steer NCBA Rwanda into the next phase of growth. I look forward to working closely with the team at NCBA and the wider financial sector in Rwanda to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders and the country at large.”
With a deal with driving monetary inclusion and fostering innovation, NCBA Bank Rwanda is doubling down on its dedication to excellence beneath Maurice’s management. His transformative methods and governance-first method are anticipated to propel the financial institution right into a dominant place in Rwanda’s more and more aggressive monetary sector.
For the banking trade and NCBA Bank Rwanda’s stakeholders, 2025 simply obtained much more thrilling. Maurice Toroitich’s return is greater than only a management appointment—it’s a daring assertion of intent.
