Rukomo Investment Gateway has announced plans to invest more than RWF 5 billion in the construction of Rukomo Business Centre, a project expected to become a key commercial hub in Gicumbi District.
The announcement was made on Sunday, June 21, 2026, during the official launch of the initiative established by Gicumbi District in partnership with local stakeholders over the past three months.
Ahead of the launch, stakeholders mobilized over RWF 22 million in contributions to support early development activities in Rukomo Sector.
Rukomo Sector Executive Secretary Uwera Jeanne said the funds will help address priority community needs, including infrastructure development and support for vulnerable households.
She said the planned interventions include the construction of Mabare Cell office, estimated at more than RWF 6 million, as well as housing support for 27 vulnerable families, including roofing and door installations.
Uwera added that the initiative will also support health insurance coverage for vulnerable families not yet enrolled, alongside rehabilitation of roads and bridges in poor condition.
Although more than RWF 22 million has already been collected, additional contributions are still being mobilized, with stakeholders targeting RWF 25 million for initial community development activities.
Following the launch, Rukomo Investment Gateway was officially inaugurated and announced that it will immediately invest RWF 5 million in the project, starting with land valuation and compensation for properties within the planned construction area.
Project advisor Rusika Sibonama Emmanuel said the long-term goal is to ensure that traders operating in Rukomo trading centre become shareholders in the development project.
He noted that one share is valued at RWF 3 million, with more than 30 investors already registered.
Rukomo Sector is composed of six cells: Cyeya, Cyuru, Gisiza, Kinyami, Mbare, and Munyinya.
The project is part of investment commitments agreed during the Gicumbi Investment Forum held in March 2026, which brought together district authorities, investors, and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to promote investment and local economic development.
