BPR Bank Rwanda launches 'Ikamba', a dedicated financial solution for women entrepreneurs #rwanda #RwOT

The launch event took place on Friday at the MIC Branch, BPR's flagship location for the Ikamba proposition, and brought together women entrepreneurs, key partners such as GIZ,Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR), and the KCB Foundation, as well as BPR Bank's management and staff.

Ikamba combines both financial and non-financial services tailored to the needs of WSMEs. These include flexible cash-flow-based loans of up to Frw 100 million, reduced transaction fees, smart savings options, and access to dedicated WSME branches with personalized support.

Additionally, members benefit from business insights, capacity-building programs, and discounted access to the BPR Biashara Club, all geared toward fostering business growth and financial inclusion.

In her remarks, Patience Mutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda, emphasized the bank's commitment to economic inclusion: 'With Ikamba, we are making a bold statement â€" that Rwandan women in business deserve more than just access to finance; they deserve a partner that understands their unique journeys.

"We are proud to launch this proposition at our MIC Branch, with plans to roll it out to more branches across the country. Ikamba reflects our values of inclusivity, resilience, and innovation.'

BPR is partnering with Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) and GIZ to bring Ikamba to life.

Commenting on the development, Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO of AFR, remarked: 'Ikamba is a result of strategic co-design with BPR Bank to unlock financing for women entrepreneurs in a way that is practical, scalable, and sustainable.

"We are proud to support this initiative, which aligns with our mission to facilitate a diverse and inclusive financial sector that supports increased resilience and sustainable livelihoods for all and contributes to Rwanda's economic transformation.'

BPR's MIC Branch is the first dedicated location to roll out the Ikamba proposition. The bank plans to expand to additional branches over time to ensure broader accessibility and continued support for women entrepreneurs across Rwanda.

Patience Mutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda, emphasized the bank's commitment to economic inclusion.

Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO of AFR highlighted that Ikamba is a result of strategic co-design with BPR Bank to unlock financing for women entrepreneurs in a way that is practical, scalable, and sustainable.

Patience Mutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO of AFR cutting the ribbon at the launch of Ikamba.

Ikamba combines both financial and non-financial services tailored to the needs of WSMEs.

BPR Bank Rwanda has officially launched Ikamba, a specialized financial solution tailored to support women-led and women-owned Small and Medium Enterprises (WSMEs) across the country.