Kigali, May 4, 2022- Today, on behalf of President Paul Kagame, Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente officiated the launch of BPR Bank Rwanda in a ceremony that took place at Kigali Convention Center.

In his address, Prime Minister started by highlighting the key role played by the banking sector in Rwanda’s growth and financial inclusion.

He also commended the banking sector for  their role in Rwanda’s economic recovery efforts from Covid-19. In this regard, he appreciated the flexibility of commercial banks in restructuring loans for clients as part of measures to help them to cope with the adverse effects of the pandemic.

The Premier invited actors in the banking sector to partner with the Government of Rwanda in supporting the agriculture as one of the key sector that contributes a lot  to  our economy.

He also commended the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group for continued investment of resources in Rwanda and noted that its merger with Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR) will be very crucial in providing various financial products and services to our population and improve the quality of their life.

He concluded by reiterating the commitment of the Government of Rwanda to create an enabling environment for the financial sector in Rwanda and ensure that the majority of un-banked Rwandan population have access to banking services at affordable cost.

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