Unguka Bank

Unguka Bank Plc (UB), commonly known as Unguka Bank, is a microfinance bank in Rwanda. It is one of the banks licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda, the country's banking regulator.[2]

Unguka Bank
TypePrivate
IndustryBanking
Founded2005
HeadquartersKigali, Rwanda
Key people
Justin KAGISHIRO
Managing Director
ProductsLoans, Electronic productss, savings, investments, mortgages, Remittances
Revenue Aftertax: US$387,000+ (RWF:230 million) (2010)[1]
Number of employees
170
Websitewww.ungukabank.com

Overview

As of June 2012, UBL was a small but growing financial service provider, whose total asset valuation and shareholders' equity were publicly unknown at this time. At that time, the bank had 556 shareholders and 14 branches.[3]

History

The institution was founded in 2005, as Unguka Microfinance Limited,[4] by 215 investors with total capital of about US$538,400 (RWF:321.1 million). In 2012, the institution transformed into a microfinance bank, following the issuance of a microfinance banking licence by the National Bank of Rwanda. The bank rebranded as Unguka Bank Limited.[5]

Ownership

The stock of Uguka Bank is privately owned by corporate and individual investors. At this time, the detailed shareholding in the bank is not widely publicly known. 35% shareholding is owned by Rural Impulse Fund II (RIF).[3]

Branch network

As of May 2020, UB maintains a network of 15 branches, including in the following locations:

  1. Nyarugenge Branch - Kigali
  2. Nyabugogo Branch - Kigali
  3. Remera Branch - Kigali
  4. Musanze Branch - Musanze
  5. Rubavu Branch - Rubavu
  6. Kimironko Branch - Kigali
  7. Kinigi Branch - musanze
  8. Gakenke Branch - Gakenke
  9. Kora Branch - Nyabihu
  10. Mahoko Branch - Rubavu
  11. Rusizi Branch - Rusizi
  12. Muhanga Branch - Muhanga
  13. Rubavu PB Branch- Rubavu
  14. Kigali city market branch- Kigali
  15. Kabuga branch -kabuga

See also

References
  1. "MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Unguka Microfinance of Rwanda Reports 58% Profit Increase to $384k - MicroCapital". 24 March 2011.
  2. "List of Licensed Commercial Banks In Rwanda". Archived from the original on 2012-05-12.
  3. Rumanzi, Abraham (2012-06-20). "Rwanda: Unguka Licensed as a Bank, Plans Expansion". The Independent (Kampala). Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  4. "UBL Founded In 2005".
  5. "Rwanda: Unguka Bank Seeks Commercial Bank Status". Rwanda Express (Kigali). 2012-06-22. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
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