The contribution was officially handed over to Kayonza District authorities on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The funds will be used to pay Mutuelle de Santé premiums for beneficiaries selected from different sectors of the district.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, BPR Bank Rwanda's Business Manager for Eastern Region Jean de Dieu Gakara, said Kayonza was deliberately chosen because of its historical significance to the bank.
'Kayonza District is where BPR was founded, specifically in Ruramira Sector, Nkamba Cell. This initiative was funded by employees themselves, who wanted to help residents access health insurance. The contribution exceeds Rwf 4 million and will benefit more than 1,400 people,' he said.
Gakara noted that the bank values its long-standing partnership with Kayonza District and emphasized that the donation is part of BPR Bank Rwanda's ongoing commitment to improving the welfare of local communities.
The Acting Mayor of Kayonza District, Fred Hategekimana, expressed appreciation for the support, saying it will enable many vulnerable residents to access medical care when needed.
He reaffirmed the district's commitment to continued collaboration with BPR Bank Rwanda, including support for the expansion of the bank's activities, particularly in the area where it was first established.
In August 2025, as part of activities marking 50 years since its founding, BPR Bank Rwanda returned to its roots where it donated sewing machines to the Ruramira tailors' cooperative and provided 3,000 roofing sheets to the district to support vulnerable households in accessing decent housing.
BPR Bank Rwanda was established in 1975 in Nkamba Cell, Ruramira Sector, Kayonza District, as a cooperative. It later became Banque Populaire du Rwanda before merging with KCB Bank Rwanda to form the current BPR Bank Rwanda Plc.
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