KBAN International Idea Shop

KIGALI BUSINESS NETWORK ANGEL

ABOUT US

About Us

Strengthening enterprises, expanding opportunities!

Established in 2014, Kigali Business Angel Network Ltd (KBAN) is a Rwanda-based private enterprise-development and business-support organization. We provide comprehensive incubation, mentorship, financial literacy, and advisory services to empower entrepreneurs, SMEs, and researchers. By bridging the gap between high-potential ventures, financial institutions, and strategic investors, we foster lasting partnerships that drive sustainable economic growth.

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Our Strategy

We combine strong local enterprise-development presence with strategic partner networks and specialized experts. Through structured incubation, market assessments, financial inclusion initiatives, and investment readiness support, we ensure businesses achieve operational efficiency, scale, and resilience[cite: 1].

Our Vision

To serve as a leading regional platform for business innovation, enterprise growth, and technical empowerment—establishing scalable pathways for entrepreneurs, researchers, and sustainable business initiatives across Rwanda and beyond[cite: 1].

Our Values

• Market orientation & flexibility
• Professionalism & governance oversight
• Excellence & evidence-based impact
• Partnership-sensitive collaboration
• Research & R&D integration[cite: 1]

Our Mission

To strengthen firms, researchers, and entrepreneurs by facilitating capacity building, technical skills, mentorship, and investment readiness—enabling them to address market needs, access growth capital, and build sustainable enterprises[cite: 1].

Our Management Team

As always, partners grow with you!

Mr. Banamwana Gilbert

Managing Director

Mr. Sebyenda Wellars

Operation Manager

Ir. Kalengya Ezechiel

Head of IT

Board of Directors

As always, partners grow with you!

Dr. MUGABE Roger

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Mr. Rwubahuka Jean Claude

Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors

Mrs. Karegeya Marie Ange

Company secretary

Mrs. Mutesi Ruth

Board Member

Mr. Dusingizimana Emmanuel

Board Member

I would like to thank Kigali Business Angel Network for the great opportunities it continually offers to entrepreneurs and the relationship with good investors and industries.

Mr.Banamwana Gilbert

I would like to thank Kigali Business Angel Network for the great opportunities it continually offers to entrepreneurs and the relationship with good investors and industries.

Mr. VICTOIRE MUTHAMU