The Rwanda Development Bank (BRD) has announced that starting 31 December 2025, it will officially begin offering all services that were previously provided by the Business Development Fund (BDF), following the government-approved merger of the two institutions.
The decision to merge BDF into BRD was endorsed by the Government of Rwanda in July 2025, with the aim of creating a stronger, unified institution to better support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and investors across the country.
In a public statement, BRD confirmed that former BDF clients will start accessing services directly through BRD’s systems, notably via the online platform online.brd.rw, which already hosts BRD’s digital services.
The bank assured clients that while service delivery channels will change, the terms, conditions, and nature of existing BDF products will remain the same, with improved efficiency and accessibility.
BRD emphasized that loan applications, follow-ups, and related services for former BDF clients will now be managed under BRD, ensuring faster and more integrated service delivery.
Speaking on the transition, BRD CEO Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga highlighted the institution’s commitment to quality service and economic transformation.
“This integration allows us to serve our clients better by bringing key services under one institution. Our mission remains to support businesses through accessible financing that drives Rwanda’s economic development,” she said.
She added that clients should expect continuity in operations, improved processes, and high-quality service standards.
The merger is also expected to expand BRD’s national outreach, enabling services to reach both urban and rural areas through enhanced use of technology.
This move marks a significant step in strengthening Rwanda’s private sector by easing access to finance, in line with the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) and Vision 2050.
Under its newly appointed leadership, BRD aims to introduce innovative and modernized approaches to development finance in Rwanda.
