Enexus has advised Kibo, the Mauritius-based private equity fund, in the sale of its shares in I&M Rwanda to Mr Egide Gatera.
Founded in 1963 as Banque Commerciale du Rwanda and acquired by I&M Group in 2012, I&M Rwanda is the second largest bank in Rwanda. With this investment, Mr Gatera indirectly becomes the third largest shareholder of I&M Rwanda, after I&M Group and Africinvest. Mr Gatera, one of the prominent entrepreneurs in Rwanda, operates in various industries, ranging from petroleum distribution to agribusiness and finance. His experience of the Rwandan economy will prove a valuable support to I&M Rwanda.
About I&M Group
I&M Group is a leading East African banking group listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The group’s main presence is in Kenya, with subsidiaries in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Mauritius. I&M Group
About Mr Egide Gatera
Mr Egide Gatera is a leading businessman with diversified interests in Rwanda and East Africa. He is the founding shareholder of the oil company SP (Société Pétrolière) and the agribusiness company Rwanda Mountain Tea. Mr Gatera also holds diversified interests in the banking and insurance industries in Rwanda, as well in real estate, tourism and energy.
About Kibo fund
Kibo Capital Partners is a private equity management company, with two funds under management with assets totalling USD 100 M. Kibo funds target growth companies in Eastern and Southern Africa and the islands of the Indian Ocean. Kibo fund