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EBDS–Kigali: Enhancing Business Development Skills & Access to Finance
A 2‑month capacity programme implemented by FESY in partnership with RTB/SDF to strengthen entrepreneurship, financial literacy, business planning, and access to finance for micro-business owners in Kigali.
Project snapshot
Implementation window: July – September 2025
Delivery: 5-day physical training, 15-day coaching & mentorship, business formalization support, savings group strengthening, finance linkages, graduation event (12 Sep 2025).
Savings groups established
26 groups — 488 members
Total recorded savings
RWF 3,479,000
700+
Targeted Microbusiness Owner
684 +
Reached Participants
373 +
Women
355+
Youth (18–30)
Key Results (from project report)
Training & Practice
- 684 participants trained and coached (target 700).
- 25 training/coaching sessions delivered (planned 20).
- 75% of participants keep financial records post-training.
- 25% developed business plans during the project period.
- 85% have operational bank or mobile money accounts.
- 77% reported increased sales during implementation.
Formalization & Digital Presence
- 78% of micro-entrepreneurs reported business registration progress during the project period.
- 30% established an online presence, mainly via WhatsApp.
- Modules delivered: entrepreneurship, business planning, financial management, marketing, branding and basic digital skills.
Savings Groups & Financial Inclusion
26 savings groups were formed across sectors; several groups progressed with legal registration and opened bank accounts with partner institutions (Equity Bank, GOSHEN Finance, Umurenge SACCO).
- Members: 488
- Total savings: RWF 3,479,000
- Approach: Group governance, statutes, bank linkage and financial literacy coaching.
Project Photo Gallery
Photo highlights referenced in the project report (training sessions, coaching activities, savings groups, and graduation event).
KWIZERA GANZA Eliane Josee
Sewing Workshop – Kabeza, Kanombe. A 24-year-old seamstress who used the EBDS training to master budgeting, planning, and diversification. She improved profitability and is preparing for a SACCO expansion loan.
AHISHAKIYE Rose
Informal Trader – Kagugu, Kinyinya A mother of three who doubled her monthly savings from RWF 5,000 to RWF 10,000 after adopting financial discipline techniques from the training.
Florent Uzazikomeza
Carpentry – Busanza, Kanombe A 32-year-old carpenter who enhanced pricing, costing, and record-keeping skills. He is developing a full business plan for formalization.