The event took place yesterday in Kayonza where Equity Bank Staff also visited Mukarange Genocide Memorial site and paid tribute to 8707 victims laid to rest there.
Speaking at the event, Equity Bank Chief Executive Officer, Hannington Namara said that commemorating is crucial for people to maintain good future.
“Remembrance means a lot to us because those who don’t commemorate do not know where they are headed. Also commemorating is an opportunity to reflect our history, that of the country, and also remembering our families so that we learn from them and aim higher, and work hard to achieve more than we have achieved,” he said.
Fifteen cows donated to the survivor families have the value of rwf6 million.
Namara urged beneficiaries to sustain the cows so that they will also donate to their neighbors.
Emmanuel Nshimyumukiza, one of the beneficiaries said that the cow will help him to develop.
“This is a good gesture that will help me towards the development of my family. I really thank our benefactors because, my family will get milk and I will be able to fertilize my farm,” he said.
Kayonza District Mayor, Jean Claude Murenzi thanked Equity Bank and pledged the district’s support in following-up on the health of the cows.
“We thank you for the great support to people who survived the genocide against the Tutsi. This support backs the government programmes and we will ensure that these cows are well maintained,” he said.
After the event in Kayonza, the bank staff convened in a night vigil at headquarters in Kigali to remember the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
The bank has also been supporting genocide survivors in different development activities. Last year, the Bank’s Executive Council donated hybrid cows to 20 survivor families in Nyamagabe District.
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