The visit took place on June 26, 2026, where staff members were taken through a detailed account of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, including its historical background, planning, and execution.
After the briefing, the employees paid their respects by laying wreaths at mass graves where more than 250,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi are laid to rest. The delegation also extended financial support to the memorial as part of efforts to contribute to its preservation.
The Genocide against the Tutsi, which claimed over one million lives in 100 days, was halted by the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA).
Speaking at the memorial, Serge Rwigamba, a representative of the Aegis Trust Rwanda and staff member at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, outlined how Genocide ideology was rooted in long-standing discrimination, dehumanisation, and divisive governance policies dating back to 1959.
He emphasised the importance of continuously teaching Rwanda's history and strengthening efforts to combat divisionism and any form of ideology that threatens national cohesion.
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors of LOLC Unguka Finance, Yves Sangano, said the visit was organised to honour victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and reaffirm commitment to remembrance.
'We came here to remember and honour the men, women, and children who were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and to reaffirm that such atrocities must never happen again. Commemoration is a responsibility for every Rwandan and an opportunity to strengthen unity, reconciliation, justice, and development,' he said.
He added that as a financial institution, LOLC Unguka Finance is committed to improving livelihoods through financial services, noting that sustainable development is only possible in an environment of peace, security, and national unity.
'That is why we continue to join fellow Rwandans, especially during the 100-day commemoration period, to preserve and honour our national history,' he added.
Chief Executive Officer Justin Kagishiro noted that understanding Rwanda's history is a shared responsibility for all citizens, stressing that unity and reconciliation remain central to the wellbeing of Rwandans.
He further observed that commemoration should go beyond a ceremonial exercise, serving instead as an opportunity to deepen understanding of history and ensure it is accurately passed on to future generations.
Formerly known as Unguka Bank, LOLC Unguka Finance PLC is now part of the LOLC Group, headquartered in Sri Lanka. The institution provides a range of financial services, including savings products, loans, money transfers, and related services.
It currently operates 15 branches and two credit centres across Rwanda.
Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/lolc-unguka-finance-staff-pledge-to-uphold-rwandas-unity/
