{"id":56128,"date":"2025-10-31T16:24:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/lolc-unguka-finance-celebrates-20-years-of-service-in-rwanda\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T16:14:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:14:15","slug":"lolc-unguka-finance-celebrates-20-years-of-service-in-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/lolc-unguka-finance-celebrates-20-years-of-service-in-rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"LOLC Unguka Finance celebrates 20 years of service in Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The celebration took place in Kigali on the evening of October 25, 2025, bringing together the company\u2019s management, staff, and clients to mark two decades of progress achieved through LOLC Unguka Finance\u2019s growth and commitment to financial inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Th\u00e9oneste Mutsindashyaka, a cassava and grain flour trader based in Kigali, was among clients who attended the event and credited LOLC Unguka Finance for his business success. <\/p>\n<p>He began working with the institution in 2005, when he could only access a loan of Frw 350,000, but has since grown to qualify for loans exceeding Frw 50 million.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am a successful businessman today, thanks to LOLC Unguka Finance,\u201d he said. \u201cI started my business in 2000, but it was still small when I joined Unguka in 2005. My first loan was Frw 350,000, which I used to buy a milling machine. I have worked with Unguka ever since, and over the past 20 years, my business has grown tremendously. I thank God and Unguka for supporting me. Today, I qualify for over Frw 50 million loan.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Ang\u00e9lique Beza, who runs a veterinary and agricultural supply shop in Nyabugogo, also shared her success story. She started working with LOLC Unguka Finance in 2005 and has remained a loyal client ever since.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was among the first clients to join LOLC Unguka Finance,\u201d she said. \u201cI left other banks because Unguka treated us with care and dedication. They welcomed us warmly, opened accounts for us easily, and offered great service. That\u2019s why I have stayed all these years and I plan to keep working with them in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Chairperson of the Board of LOLC Unguka Finance, Yves Sangano, reminded guests that the company was founded with the goal of becoming one of Rwanda\u2019s leading providers of financial services, noting significant progress in ensuring high-quality customer service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have played a significant role in Rwanda\u2019s economy,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve adapted to changes in financial sector regulations while continuing to innovate and ensure that our clients receive the best possible service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Executive Officer, Justin Kagishiro, thanked clients and partners, acknowledging that their trust and cooperation have been key to LOLC Unguka Finance\u2019s success over the past 20 years. He promised more innovations in the years ahead, including new digital services aimed at improving customer experience.<\/p>\n<p>During the event, the institution with more than 200 employees, recognized and rewarded outstanding employees for their exceptional performance in 2024.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97041\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/221017103932-ugandas-president-yoweri-museveni-4-8fd5e-2.jpg\" alt=\"LOLC Unguka Finance has celebrated 20 years of service in Rwanda.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97042\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abakozi_ba_lolc_unguka_finance_bari_barimbye_ubwo_bitabiraga_ibi_birori-2-4560a.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97045\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abakozi_n_abakiliya_ba_lolc_unguka_finance_bibukijwe_ko_iyo_ataba_bo_iki_kigo_kitari_kuba_cyarabashije_kumara_imyaka_20_ki.jpg\" alt=\"LOLC Unguka Finance has been in operations for 20 years.  \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97046\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abayobozi_abakozi_abakiliya_n_abafatanyabikorwa_ba_lolc_unguka_finance_batandukanye_bitabiriye_ibi_birori-2-ee71a.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97049\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abayobozi_ba_lolc_unguka_finance_basezeranyije_abakiliya_bayo_ko_bagiye_gushyirirwaho_serivisi_nshya_zirimo_n_iz_ikoranabu.jpg\" alt=\"The management promised more innovations in the years ahead, including new digital services aimed at improving customer experience.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97051\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/bamwe_mu_bakozi_ba_lolc_unguka_finance_ubwo_bishimiraga_imyaka_20_ishize_itangiye_gukorera_mu_rwanda-2-6d67e.jpg\" alt=\"The celebration took place in Kigali on the evening of October 25, 2025.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97053\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/banakase_umutsima_mu_kwizihiza_imyaka_20_lolc_unguka_finance_imaze_ibayeho-c767d.jpg\" alt=\"The event brought together the company\u2019s management, staff, and clients to mark two decades of progress.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97054\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/itsinda_african_mirror_ni_ryo_ryasusurukije_abitabiriye_ibi_birori-2-b13ad.jpg\" alt=\"The African Mirror dance crew entertained participants of the event.  \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97055\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/muri_ibi_birori_hanahembwe_abakozi_ba_lolc_unguka_finance_babaye_indashyikirwa_mu_2024-2-92fb9.jpg\" alt=\"During the event, the institution rewarded outstanding employees for their exceptional performance in 2024.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97056\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/ni_ibirori_byaranzwe_n_ibishimo_no_gufata_amafoto_y_urwibutso_ku_bayobozi_n_abakozi_ba_lolc_unguka_finance-2-5047d.jpg\" alt=\"It was glamor as LOLC Unguka Finance celebrated 20 years of service inn Rwanda.  \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97057\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuyobozi_mukura_wa_lolc_unguka_finance_justin_kagishiro_yashimiye_abakiliya_b_iki_kigo_n_abafatanyabikorwa_bacyo-2-a7d4f.jpg\" alt=\"The Chief Executive Officer, Justin Kagishiro, thanked clients and partners, acknowledging that their trust and cooperation have been key to LOLC Unguka Finance\u2019s success over the past 20 years. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-97058\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/unguka-3-fcc31.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LOLC Unguka Finance, a financial institution operating in Rwanda, has celebrated its 20th anniversary, expressing deep appreciation to more than 20,000 clients and various 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