The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc is the first Bank in Rwanda to be rated by Fitch. Through this inaugural rating, Fitch has rated BRD as a B+ Stable outlook which is the same rating as the Government of Rwanda.
This festive season, BRD invites you to join us in the
#CanaChallenge
. With only 15,000 rwf you can light up a family in need. For every contribution BRD will top up the remaining 100,000 rwf to purchase & install a home solar system for the family.
We formally opened the BRD Early Childhood Development Center yesterday in observance of
#IWD23
. Our ECD will be accessible to all staff with children ages 3 months to 4 years. We have teamed up with
@Happyhearts_kgl
to provide them with the best possible start.
Your journey is still ongoing but we know so far you've succeeded at something 💪🏾
Tell us what is your secret!
Urugendo rwawe rwo gutsinda ruracyakomeje ariko kugeza ubu haricyo wagezeho 💪🏾
Tubwire ibanga ryawe!
#Hatana
#Secrettosuccess
#Ibangaryogutsinda
#Inspired
Officials from
@BrdEducation
,
@HigherHec
and
@Rwanda_Edu
held a press conference this Monday to discuss the new legal framework on learners' benefits and study loans.
REF Project will facilitate deployment of an estimated 445,000 off-grid connections & benefit about 1.8m people.
To benefit from either the Subsidy Window or the Guarantee Framework, citizens should approach their nearest SACCOs, Bank or Solar Companies & apply for solar loans.
“Rwanda is the best place to invest in terms of climate change investments.” Our CEO
@KSayinzoga
reflects on the work of the
#GreenRwanda
delegation at
#COP26
and the private sector opportunities in
#Rwanda
’s climate action agenda.
#InvestInRwanda
In 2021, BRD will have a Workplace Daycare that will assist mothers at the bank. Not only will it help new mothers who are still breastfeeding be closer to their children, it will decrease anxiety for parents and improve their abilities to concentrate on their work.
#BRD4Women
@BrdEducation
and
@BRDbank
note that this form done on 15 November is FAKE NEWS. Students should expect their December allowance as mandated. We are here for your empowerment.
Special live session for students on
@BRD_EDU
this Friday 29 April on the topic of "Student living allowances".
We will go through the processes and answer your questions.
➡️ Send your questions via DM or in the comments so that we can answer them live this Friday
Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and Agence Française de Développement (
@AFD_en
) sign a € 20 million financing to capitalize
@IremeInvest
and promote innovative solutions that align with Rwanda's climate goals.
#CanaChallenge
Day 3, we are heading towards our festive season target of lighting up 2,500 families across the country. Thank you those who have already joined, contributed and challenged & are calling upon those who haven't to partner with us towards"Canira U Rwanda"
As the Development Bank of Rwanda looks forward to joining Rwanda's delegation at the
#COP26
UN Climate Summit in November, our CEO
@Ksayinzoga
shares why finance is critical for advancing climate action and fostering socio-economic transformation.
#GreenRwanda
|
#InvestInRwanda
The BRD family is pleased to welcome the new CEO
@Ksayinzoga
who after the handover ceremony last Friday assumed office today. We look forward to renergized efforts towards achieving the Bank's development mandate.
We are proud to partner with
@Ibihame_cyane
cultural troop for the iconic concert dubbed RURASUGIYE. Only 2 days away, we invite you to join us in promoting our culture by buying a ticket to the concert.
Dial *801*66*7# or visit to book yours.
As the launch of national smart phone per family campaign dubbed "Connect Rwanda" begins today, the first round of distribution will cater for households without a cellphone at all. Once that is done, those with feature phones will also be served next.
#connectrwanda
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has successfully raised FRW33.17 billion from its Sustainability Linked Bond (SLB), achieving a remarkable subscription rate of 110.59%.
BRD through Care and Help handed over their donation of sanitary pads worth 3,000,000 RWF to Groupe Scholaire Gisozi II. This donation is to help ease the challenges young girls face in managing their periods with dignity.
#EndPeriodPoverty
#RwOT
Honored to have President
@Paulkagame
at the launch of
@IremeInvest
, a groundbreaking investment facility to support Rwanda’s private sector access green finance & increase the sector’s contribution to the country’s response to climate change.
#GreenRwanda
🇷🇼🌿 |
#InvestInRwanda
.Ahead of our Full Board meetings kicking off tomorrow Thursday 20th August 2020, we are excited to announce and introduce our newly appointed Board of Directors!
We welcome the diverse and experienced Members expected to drive the Bank to the next level.
The full communiqué 👇🏾👇🏾
These modern buses are installed with wireless technology for business continuity and connection, and POS payment systems to encourage
#cashless
transactions!
#RwOT
Thank you for the overwhelming support for
#CanaChallenge
. For those are not able to contribute using the channels shared, you can use world remit. For Momo- the number is +250791501173, for I&M: 20001081012. The first and last names to be used are: Development Bank of Rwanda Ltd
As Youth and Science Day at
#COP27
was coming to a close ,the
@BRDbank
&
@GreenFundRw
team had a great discussion with
@theGCF
Deputy ED Henry Gonzalez to discuss the potential for a partnership between
@theGCF
&
@IremeInvest
for the second capitalization phase.
We are humbled that this is our CEO’s
@Ksayinzoga
first public event since taking office late last year, and quickly taking up the challenge towards the corporate social investment/responsibility.
#ConnectRwanda
Today,
@RwandaGov
,
@BRDbank
, and the German Development Bank (KfW) have signed a groundbreaking €15.6 million grant agreement! The Export Credit Guarantee Facility (ECGF) is set to boost SMEs, foster employment, & drive economic growth, aligning with
#Rwanda
's development goals.
Esteemed Clients, Partners & Stakeholders, the Management of the Development Bank of Rwanda Plc. thanks you for your commitment & patronage this year.
We wish you a pleasant end of year and look forward to a prosperous & healthy 2021 for your families, businesses & organizations.
🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨
🌟Big shoutout to our Sustainability Linked Bond incredible subscribers ! Your support fuels our passion to explore fresh ways of financing our national development agenda. 📈💼
#COP28
is about strengthening partnerships.
Today, CEO
@Ksayinzoga
and our delegation met
@RMBCIB
’s Nigel Beck and Tony Campbell to discuss collaborative initiatives & explore innovative ways to raise more climate finance at speed and scale.
#GreenRwanda
🇷🇼🌿|
#InvestInRwanda
Sponsoring Made-in-Rwanda phones is a double win as it increases digital penetration and promotes made-in-Rwanda products.
#ConnectRwanda
#BRDCares
#RwOT
“Climate finance remains at the heart of closing the gap between wealthy and countries with limited means, and the question is how can we enable the latter to scale and speed their local solutions”,
CEO
@Ksayinzoga
on the Climate Finance & Energy Security discussion.
On the sidelines of
#COP28
in Dubai,
@EIBGlobal
and the Development Bank of Rwanda have signed an agreement to advance sustainable development in Rwanda.
The €20 million line of credit and technical assistance is the fulfilment of a pledge to
@IremeInvest
.
#GreenRwanda
🇷🇼🌿
We are soon signing a loan agreement under the
@IremeInvest
Credit Facility with
@ULK_info
.
The loan will enable the construction of eco-friendly student accommodation for up to 800 students.
#GreenRwanda
🇷🇼🌿|
#InvestInRwanda
“BRD had never done a bond before. It’s the first time in East Africa that there’s a sustainability-linked bond. We asked ourselves how to create a link to the market without distorting the market.”
CEO
@Ksayinzoga
on scaling climate finance at
#COP28
.
#GreenRwanda
🇷🇼🌿
In partnership with
@RwandaTrade
, we have relaunched the Export Growth Fund (EGF), whose aim is to support Rwandan exporters by providing them with affordable long term loans”.
CEO
@Ksayinzoga
: "We are delighted to partner with PREV to advance electric mobility in Rwanda. This collaboration shows our commitment to support projects that are looking to join the green transition, enabling the private sector to create more green jobs. I encourage more…
Thank you! YOU have lit up 1,323 families & we have received corporate pledges for 3,432 families.
Let's keep
#CanaChallenge
going & honoring our pledges.
You can donate through:
Momo/Airtel Money: *182*8*1*501173
BK:100072686599
I&M:20001081012
World Remit:Bank Transfer option
"
@RwandaGov
is keen on bridging financial gaps in the private sector and in BRD we manage the second Economic Recovery Fund, Hatana. It reflects the desire of the Government to continue to invest in manufacturing." -
@Ksayinzoga
This morning
#brd
is holding a press conference on the Rwanda Energy Fund,
#REF
, a world bank funded solar energy installation project and the
#canachallenge
which calls onto Rwandans to donate only 15,000 RWF for solar panels to families in UBUDEHE 1 category.
Muraho Oslawd, turabamenyesha ko amafaranga y’ukwezi kwa Nyakanga yishyuriwe ku gihe ndetse tukaba duteganya ko nayu ukwezi kwa Kanama azishyurwa vuba. 1/2
#HappeningNow
at Special Economic Zone, ground-breaking ceremony for the 1st Multi-million Dollar Pharmaceutical Plant; The biotech industry will have a diverse portfolio of 100+ essential medicines that will incl. generic medicines and consumer healthcare products.
#Rwanda
A fruitful day for our delegation at
#COP28
!
From moderating and speaking on panels to signing agreements and joining important discussions on climate finance.
Stay tuned for more updates and learn more at .
#GreenRwanda
🇷🇼🌿|
#InvestInRwanda
.
@BRDbank
is honoured to announce following partnership milestones shared at
#COP28
today:
✅Government of Rwanda’s $40 million pledge to
@IremeInvest
✅A €20 million credit agreement with
@EIBGlobal
for Rwanda's green transition.
#GreenRwanda
🇷🇼🌿
This credit facility from
@AFD_en
to
@BRDbank
will start at a 0.5 million € (592 million RWF) to finance
#BRD
’s risk management, monitoring practices, technical assistance and financial steering capacity, strategically positioning its
#impact
as a
#green
#development
bank.
Happening now: We are honored to have the banks under
@RwandaBankers
contribute to light up 200 homes in
#CanaChallenge
. We thank you and appreciate your efforts to accomplish 100% electrification by 2024.
Today, BRD handed over a cheque of Rwf 4.7 million to Edified Generation Rwanda’s scholarship program, to help 10 vulnerable children to access education.
@Edigenrwanda
🚨 OFFICIAL🚨:
The Development Bank of Rwanda’s Sustainability Linked Bond has officially been listed 🔔, and can now be traded on the
@RwStockExchange
. The announcement follows a subscription of 110.56% to the Rwf 30 billion bond.
And from the ashes, Rwanda was reborn 29 years ago. We owe this to the brave young men and women whose great sacrifice gave us hope and a place to call home.
Happy Liberation day.
Together we prosper.
#Kwibohora29
BRD celebrates the resilience, strength, and invaluable contributions of women in shaping Rwanda's future. Together, we continue the journey of empowerment.
Happy International Women's Day!
#IWD2024
1. Today, our CEO
@Ksayinzoga
shared valuable insights at
#UKRwBusinessForum
, focusing on the pivotal role of finance in
#Rwanda
's growing economy. The CEO highlighted BRD's contributions to the private sector, and innovative green finance options as key to long term investments.
Earlier today, the management and staff of BRD held an evening of commemoration to remember former BRD staff and clients who were killed in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
Join our CEO
@Ksayinzoga
and
@BPRbankrw
Managing Director George Odhiambo tomorrow
@RwandaBankers
space and hear all about the ERF phase 2.
Time: 6PM
Date: Wednesday June 8th
We are so honoured and want to congratulate our CFO Vincent Ngirikiringo who was appointed as a member of PAFA corporate Value Reporting Technical Advisory Group by
@i_cpar
” it is an honour to be partners in launching
#minuza
, this innovative solution for students. The advantage of this service is that online transfers in the wallet have no cost. But, withdraw from this wallet has a transaction cost and it takes only 1 processing day.
@CKajeneri
On the “Innovative Financial Instruments for transformative climate action” panel hosted by
@UNFCC
, our CEO
@Ksayinzoga
highlighted the importance of blended finance products to attract private sectors to invest in green projects.
Happening Now: Signing of a $20 Million Guarantee between
#BRD
and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) for lending in the Renewable Energy sector
We salute the gallant Women and Men who fought for a new
#Rwanda
.
26 years down the road to prosperity, BRD proudly walks this journey with all Rwandans, providing innovative and sustainable development finance for socio-economic impact.
#BuildingTheRwandaWeWant
#Kwibohora26
We thank you, our partners, for supporting Rwanda’s sustainable financing journey
Nous vous remercions, chers partenaires de nous soutenir dans notre parcours de financements durables
Turashimira abafatanyabikorwa bacu badushyigikiye mu urugendo rw’ishoramari rirambye
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"Affordable mortgage loans are no longer a myth, for first time homeowners who meet the eligibility criteria this can be as low as 11% with a loan repayment period up to 20 years"
@AhabweEmmanuel
, the Coordinator, Rwanda Housing Finance Project
@BRDbank
20 years payback time is long you say?
With only 11% interest rate,
#GiraIwawe
loan is here to help you own your home without any stress. That’s why our payback period is long enough.
What’s not to like?
Today we celebrate, for the 28th time, the day brave men and women liberated our country, putting an end to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Happy Liberation Day!
#Kwibohora28
In continuing with the spirit of finance day at
#COP27
we had a bilateral meeting with
@EBRD
‘s
@JRigterink
First Vice President and
@FrancisMalige
MD of Financial Institutions exchanging on our mandates and best practices of devt banks to track impact & results.
For everytime you succeed at something, you become an inspiration!
We can't wait to hear your story soon😁
Igihe cyose utsinze ikintu runaka, ugira benshi ubera urugero!
Dutegereje kumva ibanga ryawe😁
#Hatana
#Ibangaryogutsinda
#Secrettosuccess
#Inspired