We are a financial center that will transform Rwanda into an international financial destination for investors seeking opportunities across the African continent.
Rwanda Finance Limited works with key stakeholders to develop and promote Kigali International Financial Centre through investment promotion, policy advocacy and sector upskilling. It also works to establish the regulatory framework for Kigali International Financial Centre to become a leading international financial centre.
Kigali International Financial Centre is a financial centre that will transform Rwanda into an international financial destination for investors seeking opportunities across the African continent.
To build a bright future for Rwanda and for Africa by transforming the investment landscape across our continent.
To connect people with brilliant opportunities – the investment world with Africa, Rwandans with an exciting future, people with jobs and careers.
Connecting people with opportunities, across Africa and beyond
Board Chairman
Tidjane Thiam
Board Chairman
Tidjane Thiam is the Board Chairman of Rwanda Finance Limited as well as being the Executive Chairman of Freedom Acquisition 1 Corporation. He is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Kering Group, a member of the International Olympic Committee and a Special Envoy on Covid 19 for the African Union. Before this, Mr. Thiam was Chief Executive of Credit Suisse from 2015 to 2020 and Group Chief Executive of Prudential plc from 2009 to 2015, after one year as Chief Financial Officer.
Between 2002 and 2008, Mr. Thiam held various leadership roles at Aviva after being a partner at the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. From 1994 to 1999, he was Chief Executive of the National Bureau for Technical Studies and Development and subsequently Secretary of Development and Planning for Côte d’Ivoire. Mr. Thiam co-chaired the World Economic Forum 2016 in Davos and joined the Group of Thirty (G30), a select group of leaders in international finance, in 2015. He has been on the Board of Directors of 21st Century Fox from 2014 until 2019. He was named Chairman of the Board of the Association of British Insurers from 2012 to 2014.
In 2018, Mr. Thiam received the Euromoney Award for Excellence ‘Banker of the Year’.
Mr. Thiam is a graduate of the École Polytechnique and the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris and holds an MBA with distinction from INSEAD.
Mr. Thiam is a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honour.
Board Vice Chairman
Diko Mukete
Board Vice Chairman
Mr. Diko Mukete, is a former Director of Governance, Economic and Financial Reforms at the African Development Bank (AfDB). During his 25-year career at the AfDB, he held various positions, including the pioneer Head of the AfDB’s country office in Ghana, and Chief Country Economist in the West and North Africa regional departments.
Mr. Mukete was the AfDB’s Resident Representative in Rwanda, with responsibility for Burundi, from 2007 to 2011. In this position, he played an active role in the Rwanda Joint Governance Assessment, which was undertaken, jointly, by the Government of Rwanda and development partners. He chaired the Budget Support Donors Group and co-chaired the Budget Support Harmonization Group in 2008. Guided by his strong passion for Africa’s development.
Mr. Mukete worked on a wide range of development projects across the continent, ranging from institutional support to structural adjustment and government budget support operations. He also led several successful economic and financial policy dialogue with Governments across the continent, on deepening economic and financial reforms. Before joining the African Development Bank, he worked for the Cameroon National Investment Corporation (1982-1991) as a Principal Economist/Financial Analyst, and Division Manager in the Department of Operations.
Board Member
Alice Ntamitondero
Board Member
Ms. Alice Ntamitondero is the CEO of Ultimate Developers Limited (UDL), a leading Real Estate Company in Rwanda. Prior to this, she worked as a consultant on PFM Projects of the World Bank-Rwanda, Secretary General of the Auditor General’s Office and Corporate Services Division Manager of Rwanda Natural Resources Authority among others.
Apart from being a board member of Rwanda Finance Limited, Alice is also a board member of Access Bank Rwanda Plc and Mulindi Tea Factory.
Ms. Ntamitondero is a professional accountant, fellow member of a UK Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (iCPAR). She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Heriot Watt University- Edinburgh Business School (Majoring Strategic Planning), a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Majoring in Marketing) from the University of Rwanda (former KIST)-Rwanda.
Board Member
Julien Kavaruganda
Board Member
Mr. Julien Kavaruganda is the Founder & Senior Partner of K-Solutions & Partners in Kigali, Rwanda. He has been practicing at the Brussels Bar Association before joining the Rwanda Bar Association and being the former President of the Rwanda Bar Association.
Mr. Kavaruganda is also Vice Chairman of the Kigali International Arbitration Center, Board member of the East African Law Society, Bank of Kigali and Resident Director of New Bugarama Mining Company Ltd.
Mr. Kavaruganda has over seventeen years of experience in Business law. His practice covers banking and finance, investment funds, capital markets, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, privatisation, real estate and construction, energy and natural resources, and infrastructure law.
Mr. Kavaruganda is a graduate from the École Polytechnique and the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris and holds an MBA with distinction from INSEAD.
Board Member
Umulinga Karangwa
Board Member
Ms. Umulinga Karangwa is a Fund Manager and Investment Advisor with 17 years of experience in financial services with a focus on investments in Africa over the past 13 years.
Ms. Umulinga has raised and managed funds investing in Africa for different asset classes and is passionate about developing African capital markets and home-grown asset managers on the continent.
Ms. Umulinga holds several degrees including an Msc in Management from Solvay Business School, Belgium. She is also a CFA Charterholder. She speaks fluent French and English and good Chinese (Mandarin).
Board Member
Liban Soleman
Board Member
Mr. Liban Soleman Abdi is an expert in financial management, entrepreneurship, and government advisory matters in Africa. He has initiated and managed large scale strategic government projects at national and international levels.
Mr. Abdi has unique experience working with investments projects ranging from infrastructure, public private partnerships to new technologies with a vision to develop African economies.
Mr. Abdi has served as Chief of Cabinet to the President of Gabon, and Chairman of the Gabon National Investment Promotion Agency.
Mr. Abdi sits on the Board of Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and holds degrees in Finance and Marketing.
Board Member
Louise Kanyonga
Board Member
Ms. Louise Kanyonga is the Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer at the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) a Government institution in charge of accelerating economic growth and development of the country, where she is tasked with aligning RDB’s strategic priorities with the National Vision and driving interventions to enhance private sector competiveness. Prior to that, she served in different capacities at RDB, including Head of Strategy & Competitiveness and Registrar General. She started out her public service career as a policy analyst in the Strategy and Policy Unit, Office of the President, where she was part of a team that provided independent policy analysis in the presidency.
Ms. Kanyonga is a lawyer by training, specialized in commercial and corporate law, having attained her LLB in South Africa at the University of the Witwatersrand and a Masters in Law (LLM) at Harvard Law School.
Chief Executive Officer
Nick Barigye
Chief Executive Officer
Nick BARIGYE is the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Nick is a finance and investments professional with a track record of managing successful companies in Africa over the last 15 years.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Nick was the Managing Partner of Karisimbi Business Partners, an Africa-focused investment and advisory firm. From 2008 to 2014, he was a Senior Executive at Crystal Ventures, the largest investment company in Rwanda.
Nick is the Non-Executive Director of Green Hills Academy.
Nick holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Strathmore Business School in Kenya and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the National University of Rwanda.
Chief Legal Officer/Company Secretary
Antonny Mukulu Nshimye
Chief Legal Officer/Company Secretary
Antonny MUKULU NSHIMYE is the Chief Legal Officer/Company Secretary of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
As Head of the Legal Department, Antonny is responsible for policy reforms, advisory and compliance of Kigali International Financial Centre.
Antonny is a seasoned lawyer with vast experience in Finance, Dispute Resolution, Business Transactions, Investment, Corporate Governance, Trade Policy, and Trade Law.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Antonny worked at the Ministry of Justice in the Attorney General’s Office from 2008 to 2019, where he rose to the position of Senior State Attorney. He has served as a Board Member of the Kigali International Arbitration Center and was the Chief Legal Expert on the Rwandan team which successfully negotiated the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AFCFTA).
Antonny is a practicing advocate and a member of the Rwanda Bar Association and East African Law Society.
Antonny holds a Master of Science (MSc) in International Trade Policy and Trade Law (Lundi University, Sweden) and a Master of Laws (LLM) in Business, Corporate, and Maritime Law (Erasmus University, the Netherlands). He also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Uganda Christian University as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development.
Given his passion for Corporate Governance, Antonny is pursuing the Chartered Governance Programme (Chartered Governance Institute, UK). He is a Certified Compliance Professional (International Compliance Association, UK). He is also a Certified Mediator (Edwards Mediation Academy, US).
Chief Strategy Officer
Hortense Mudenge
Chief Strategy Officer
Hortense MUDENGE is the Chief Strategy Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Hortense is a seasoned management consultant, with over 10 years of experience in advising international development and private-sector clients on business and market development.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Hortense worked with Dexis Consulting Group and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, as a consultant, providing technical expertise in the delivery of donor-funded investment programs and grant facilities.
Hortense holds an MBA from Hult International Business School in the US and is a graduate of the United States International University- Africa.
Chief Marketing Officer
Shaduri Umutoniwase
Chief Marketing Officer
Shaduri UMUTONIWASE is the Chief Marketing Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Shaduri has over 10 years of experience in communications, marketing, and events management.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Shaduri worked for the Office of the First Lady of Rwanda as a communications director and project manager. Shaduri also worked for Symposia Consult, one of Rwanda’s professional conference organizers.
Shaduri is a board member of Imbuto Foundation. Shaduri holds a master’s degree in international communications management and is a member of the Public Relations and Communications Association of the UK and Africa.
Chief Financial Officer
Jean-Baptiste Sande
Chief Financial Officer
Jean Baptiste SANDE is the Chief Finance Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Jean Baptiste is a professional Accountant with over 10 years of experience both in the public sector and the private sector. He was among the team leading the Government of Rwanda to migrate to the accrual basis of accounting compliant with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Jean Baptiste worked at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), in charge of state-consolidated financial statements for 5 years. He also worked in Rwanda Revenue Authority, AB Bank Rwanda, and the National University of Rwanda.
Jean Baptiste is a chartered accountant from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Rwanda (ICPAR). He holds a Master's Degree of Science in Finance from the University of Kigali and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the National University of Rwanda.
Chief Investment Officer
Jean-Marie Kananura
Chief Investment Officer
Jean-Marie KANANURA is the Chief Investment Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Jean-Marie joined Rwanda Finance as a Business Development Manager in charge of the Central and West African region.
Jean-Marie is a Finance professional with more than 15 years of experience in the Banking sector.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Jean-Marie worked with Euroclear Bank Brussels, where he worked in Asset Servicing and Securities Post-Trading Operations focusing on Project Management, Business Process Management, and Continuous Improvement.
Jean-Marie holds an Executive Master’s Degree in Finance from Solvay Brussels School and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from ICHEC Brussels Management School.
Investor Relations & Business Development - North Africa & Europe
Gwladys Watrin
Investor Relations & Business Development - North Africa & Europe
Gwladys WATRIN is the Investor Relations and Business Development Manager in charge of the European and North African region at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Gwladys has more than 14 years of experience in international financial services, specifically in business & market development, Banking, Corporate Finance, Insurance, and Telecom.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Gwladys served in a variety of positions in the investment banking sector in France, working for CM-CIC Bank, a major French financial services group, where she led several departments across the business and investment banking for SMEs and start-ups.
Gwladys holds a Master's degree in Management “Grande Ecole program” from SKEMA Business School (France) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economy from NEOMA Business School (France).
Sustainable Finance Lead
Janet Akayenzi
Sustainable Finance Lead
Janet AKAYENZI is the Sustainable Finance Lead at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Janet is a professional Environmental Manager, and Consultant in various fields such as Environment, Climate Change, Food Security, Agriculture, Energy, and Water.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Janet was the Chief Sustainability Officer for MyHydro, a new low-cost, mini-grid platform that aims to provide affordable, renewable energy where it is needed most. She also served as the Energy and Climate Change Expert for Africa Energy Services Group, an independent organization focused on renewable and clean energy for African countries.
Janet holds an MSc in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford and a BA in Environmental Studies with a minor in Environmental Health, from Spelman College.
FinTech Lead
Leila Rwagasana
FinTech Lead
Leila RWAGASANA is the FinTech Lead at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Leila is a business development and partnerships professional with 10 years of work experience in Rwanda and across the continent.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Leila was the Director of Partnerships at Irembo, a tech leader in Rwanda that focuses on building digital solutions for government, businesses, and individuals. She has also worked in the investment sector with Ngali Holdings Ltd where she was responsible for planning and managing all administrative and operational activities for the CEO and supporting the Senior management of Ngali Holdings.
Leila holds a Master of Arts in International Business Management from the University of Westminster, London, and a Bachelor’s with Honors in Global Financial Management from Regent’s University London.
Tax Policy Analyst
Jackson Rugambwa
Tax Policy Analyst
Jackson RUGAMBWA is the Tax Policy Analyst of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Jackson is a specialist in tax policy design and formulation. He possesses a profound knowledge of Rwanda’s and regional tax policies and has worked on a number of Rwanda’s bilateral taxation and trade treaties.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Jackson worked as a Tax Policy Economist at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) where he worked on several initiatives including the negotiation of the East African Community Single Customs Territory, designing tax incentives for the ‘Made in Rwanda’ Policy, and reviewing land and property tax reforms, along with Rwanda’s investment promotion code.
Jackson is a member of the Rwanda Tax Policy Committee – A multi-ministerial committee mandated to give policy advice to the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning on tax policy issues and reforms.
Jackson holds a master’s degree in international economics from the University of Rwanda.
Investor Relations & Business Development -UK & Europe
Lise Arakaza
Investor Relations & Business Development -UK & Europe
Lise Janice ARAKAZA is the Investor Relations and Business Development Manager at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
With a strong background in finance and a deep commitment to Africa’s socioeconomic development, Lise plays an integral role in bridging international investors with Rwanda's thriving financial landscape. She facilitates cross-border transactions and forges global strategic partnerships within the investment community, contributing to Rwanda’s growth as a premier financial destination for international investment.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Lise worked on Mergers and Acquisitions at Wilmington Trust in the United States, focusing on global capital markets entity administration serving high net-worth private and institutional clients. She also worked at the Rwanda Development Board where she honed her financial analysis skills and specialized in structuring PPP deals.
Lise is a certified compliance expert accredited by the International Association of Compliance, UK. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Financial Economics from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota and is finishing an Executive Masters in Financial Services Industries from Luxembourg School of Business.
Senior Strategy and Policy Analyst
Malaika Rousseau
Senior Strategy and Policy Analyst
Malaika ROUSSEAU is the Senior Strategy and Policy Analyst of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Malaika is experienced in international resource mobilization and market. Passionate about Rwanda’s sustainable development, Malaika has always been driven by the aim to make an impact on society, work on global issues, and find solutions that could have a larger impact on the African continent. She holds a particular interest in policy analysis and investment promotion opportunities for Rwandan SMEs.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Malaika worked for various financial institutions both in Rwanda and Belgium, including the Development Bank of Rwanda as the Resource Mobilization Manager, as well as Euroclear Bank and Bank of New York Mellon. She also served as a Board Member for the National Coordination Team for Engagement with the Green Climate Fund.
Malaika holds a Master of Science in Economics with a Specialization in Firms Strategies and Finance Markets, from the Catholic University of Louvain. She also holds a Bachelor of Business and Economics from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Clemson University in USA. She is also a Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance, from Frankfurt School, Germany.
Capacity Building Program Manager
Anita Mutesi
Capacity Building Program Manager
Anita MUTESI is the Capacity Building Program Manager of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Anita is a capacity-building and project management professional with over 10 years of experience.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Anita provided technical support on donor-funded projects at NIRDA and worked with the Capacity Development and Employment Services Board (CESB) as the Economic and Governance cluster specialist.
Anita holds a Master’s degree in Development Cooperation from Ewha Woman’s University in South Korea and a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from the School of Finance and Banking in Rwanda.
IT Manager
Brice Rukirande
IT Manager
Brice RUKIRANDE is the IT Manager of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Brice has expertise across several IT areas including IT Project Management, IT risk management, and IT system design.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Brice worked for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) and the eProcurement Project, where he was part of the IT technical team.
Brice holds a bachelor’s degree in information management from the Adventist University of Central Africa.
Human Resources and Administration Manager
Hortance Redempta Umulisa
Human Resources and Administration Manager
Hortance Redempta UMULISA is the Human Resources and Administration Manager of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Hortance is responsible for all Human Resource matters across the company from recruitment to performance reviews, wage reviews, disciplinary action, learning, and development. She is also responsible for procurement/supply chain of all goods and services from developing procurement plans, sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers & vendors; and reviewing existing contracts with suppliers & vendors to ensure ongoing feasibility.
Hortance has over 10 years of experience in the human resources and administration field, and procurement, particularly within the public sector.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Hortance worked at the Office of the Prime Minister. She has also worked at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and at the School of Finance and Banking.
Hortance holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Université Libre de Kigali (ULK).
Internal Auditor
Wellars Hategekimana
Internal Auditor
Wellars HATEGEKIMANA is the Internal Auditor of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Wellars is a Certified Accountant with 13 years of experience in audit and finance in the public sector.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Wellars worked at the Office of the Auditor General of State Finances, where he left as Senior Principal Auditor. He also worked as Chief Accountant at the University of Rwanda (Former Kigali Health Institute).
Wellars holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting sciences from the University of Rwanda (former NUR). He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR).
Executive Assistant
Josemaria Kayitare
Executive Assistant
Josemaria KAYITARE is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Prior to joining RFL, Josemaria worked as a marketing intern at Amari Consulting Limited and gained experience in Digital marketing focusing on Content writing and Social Media Management.
Josemaria holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Administration from the United States International University- Africa (USIU-A) in Kenya.
Accounts Manager
Winnie Kabatesi
Accounts Manager
Winnie KABATESI is the Accounts Manager for Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Winnie has extensive experience in public accounting, financial management, and grants management.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Winnie worked at Plan International Rwanda and the Ministry of Public Service and Labor, where she oversaw the accounting departments for the two respective institutions.
Winnie holds an MBA in Finance from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science And Technology and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Mbarara University of Science and Technology. She is currently pursuing a CPA from the Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB).
Digital and Multimedia Officer
Janvier Maniraguha
Digital and Multimedia Officer
Janvier MANIRAGUHA is the Digital and Multimedia Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Janvier is an experienced art director with a demonstrated history of working in the creative industry. He is skilled in Advertising, branding, Commercial and Multimedia Production, Art Direction, Photography, Graphic Design, UI & UX Design, and Typography.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Janvier was an art director at WPP Scangroup Rwanda. He also served as an art director at ION Rwanda.
Janvier holds a bachelor of creative design with a specialization in communication and media from the University of Rwanda. He is also a certified digital marketing professional.
Strategy and Impact Analyst
Charlotte Uwase
Strategy and Impact Analyst
Charlotte UWASE is the Strategy and Impact Analyst of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Prior to being the Strategy and Impact Analyst, Charlotte was the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited.
Charlotte holds a bachelor’s degree in international business administration from the United States International University- Africa in Kenya.
Event Coordinator
Arlette Bahizi
Event Coordinator
Arlette BAHIZI is the Event Coordinator of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Arlette joined Rwanda Finance as an administrative assistant responsible for welcoming clients, managing general inquiries, and assisting in event coordination and management.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Arlette worked as an Administrative and Marketing assistant Intern at Airtel Rwanda.
Arlette holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from the Adventist University of Central Africa.
Legal and Compliance Officer
Marie Gisele Dukuze
Legal and Compliance Officer
Marie Gisele DUKUZE is the Legal and Compliance Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Gisele is a lawyer by profession and has experience in Corporate Law, Commercial Transactions, Intellectual Property Law, and International Financial Crimes. She is also a member of an Ad hoc Committee mandated to ensure Rwanda’s compliance with ESAAMLG/FATF recommendations.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Gisele worked at CEDAR ARK LAW as a Legal Associate.
Gisele holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Rwanda, a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development in Rwanda and currently pursuing an LLM in International Business Law from the University of Liverpool. She is also a Certified KYC and CDD Professional by the International Compliance Association, United Kingdom.
Communications Manager
Romeo Mihigo
Communications Manager
Romeo MIHIGO is the Communications Manager of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Romeo is a marketing specialist with extensive experience in the areas of communications, advertising, brand management, and brand development.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Romeo worked in the advertising agencies industry where he oversaw the preparation and execution of various Marketing and Communication projects for brands in Private and Public Institutions, Telecommunications, Banking, Insurance, and IT companies.
Romeo holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from the Adventist University of Central Africa.
Receptionist
Cynthia Muvunyi
Receptionist
Cynthia MUVUNYI is the Receptionist at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Cynthia was a receptionist intern at Plan International Rwanda.
Cynthia holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the Adventist University of Central Africa.
KIFC Club Associate
Jean Paul Tumusifu
KIFC Club Associate
Jean Paul TUMUSIFU is the KIFC Club Associate of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Jean Paul worked as a Policy and Partnerships Officer at RwandaEQUIP (Rwanda Education Quality Improvement Program) and he was a Project Lead at Circul-Ate.
Jean Paul holds a BA with honors in International Business and Trade from the African Leadership University (ALU).
Investor Relations & Business Development Manager
Herve Frederic Rugwizangoga
Investor Relations & Business Development Manager
Herve Frederic RUGWIZANGOGA is an Investor Relations and Business Development Manager of Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Herve has a decade of combined experience in the Financial and Telecom sectors of Rwanda, having worked for BK Securities Ltd (now BK Capital), an investment banking subsidiary of BK Group, the largest Financial Group in Rwanda and Airtel Rwanda.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Herve was the On-Ground Products & Services Officer at RwandAir where his main responsibilities were to design and implement strategies to continuously improve the customer experience as well as to ensure the delivery of world-class services and products to passengers at Kigali International Airport and across RwandAir growing network.
Herve holds an MBA in Aviation Management from Jain University, India, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Rwanda.
Investor Relations & Business Development Manager
Cindy Iliza Ruvebana
Investor Relations & Business Development Manager
Cindy ILIZA RUVEBANA is an Investor Relations & Business Development Manager at Rwanda Finance Limited, the company promoting and developing Rwanda as a leading financial destination for international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
Cindy is a specialist in finance and investment with a unique blend of analytical and quantitative skills.
Prior to joining Rwanda Finance, Cindy worked as an intern in different institutions including IMBUTO Foundation, Bank of Kigali, Rwanda Social Security Board, Prime Insurance, and Ecobank.
Cindy holds an MSc in Financial Analysis from Rutgers University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from Central Michigan University.