KCB gets mortgage boost with IFC loan

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Rwanda have signed an agreement worth US$ 5 million to help the bank provide affordable mortgages.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Rwanda have signed an agreement worth US$ 5 million to help the bank provide affordable mortgages.

Business people in Kigali on Friday handed over Frw 300 million to President Kagame to support his Girinka program which aims to empower vulnerable families. At the same time, they celebrated the first anniversary of his second mandate.

The Horizon Group, which has been a pioneer among local companies when it comes to road construction, is set to hold an exhibition to familiarize the public with its activities.

Improved social relations between employees and their bosses are a prerequisite for enhanced productivity within a company, private sector experts say.

MTN Rwanda this Monday handed over Frw 1,000,000 to each of the first ten winners of the recently launched customer promotion Faranga Y’ello Y’ello.

Rwandair has become the first African airline to receive a Boeing 737-800NG with the new Boeing Sky Interior.

While there has been a lot of hype around the initial public offers of Bralirwa and BK shares, many of those that could benefit are still confused about how the capital market works. Officials are optimistic that this will change with an increased presence of local companies.

The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the Village Mechanization Service Centers (VMSC) program which will help increase farmers’ yields, become a catalyst for rural development and transform subsistence agriculture into a commercially viable activity.

The two-week-long International Trade Fair in Gikondo has closed, and has once again beaten last year’s edition in terms of numbers of participants and visitors.

The 14th international trade fair Expo 2011 was opened on Friday by Prime Minister Bernard Makuza.