{The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has proclaimed that Jean-Marie-vianney Kagabo, the Chief Executive Officer of Agaciro Development Fund has died.}
Talking to IGIHE Amb Gatete Claver, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning has confirmed that he is no longer alive.“It is true that he has died.”He said.
Vianney Kagabo, Director General of Agaciro Development Fund unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, 11 November 2015, at Aghakhan Hospital – Nairobi.
Certified Public Accountant, Vianney Kagabo served at the Task Force that set up the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (iCPAR) and was a co- founder of the Institute. He served in various capacities thereafter including iCPAR Governing Council Member 2013-2015.
His colleagues regarded him as a living example of integrity, institutional loyalty, independence and public service dedication, a tireless worker and rigorous professional. He was perceived as a prudent man but also firm on his convictions and decisions, affable and accessible. He was ever jolly, cracking jokes at every twist and turn.
CPA Vianney Kagabo’s grew up in Uganda and Kenya. His career in Accountancy started at Kenya Institute of Administration and Strathmore College of Accountancy where he qualified as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• From 1985 to 1991, he served at Kassim Lakha Abdulla & Co. One of the top 10 Audit Firms in Kenya, rising through the ranks to become an Audit Senior.
• From 1991 to 1994 he worked at Universal Safari Tours in Kenya as Accountant/Credit Controller
• From January 10, 1995 to June 28, 1999 he joined National Bank of Rwanda, and appointed Director of Accounts and Budgetary Control
• From June 28, 1999 to December 31, 2003 served at National Bank of Rwanda as Director of Banking Operations
• From January 2004 to February 2009 served at National Bank of Rwanda as Director of Internal Operations
• February 2009 to October 11, 2010 served at National Bank of Rwanda as Director of Finance and General Services
• From 2011 to 2013 joined Access to Finance Rwanda/Consulting for KPMG Rwanda as Director of Finance Services
• The Cabinet meeting of September 11, 2013 appointed him Director General in charge of Agaciro Development Fund where he served till his demise.
Some few months back, he travelled to India for medical consultations and was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer. He returned home seemingly cured and got further medical consultations at King Faysal Hospital.A week ago, he developed complications and was flown to Nairobi where he passed away November 11, 2015.
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