Rwanda Social Security Board has disclosed that more than 90 percent of its investment portfolio is deployed within Rwanda, reaffirming the institution’s position that the savings of Rwandan workers should directly finance the country’s own economic development.
Louise Kanyonga, Deputy CEO of RSSB, made the disclosure today at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, where she spoke at the Invest in Rwanda session on the theme “Scaling Investment Through Rwanda: From Opportunity to Scale.”
The forum, held in Kigali, brings together some of the most influential business and policy leaders on the African continent.
Kanyonga told the gathering that RSSB manages Rwanda’s largest pension fund and social security schemes, and that the institution carries a dual responsibility; protecting the savings of its members while at the same time contributing to Rwanda’s long-term economic growth.
She said every investment decision RSSB makes is guided by two questions: whether it will deliver reliable financial returns for members, and whether it will create measurable economic and social benefit for the country.
The Deputy CEO announced that RSSB has recently launched the USD 30 million Rwanda SME Growth Fund, managed by Enko Capital.
The fund is intended to provide long-term financing to small and medium-sized businesses that have struggled to access capital through existing financial channels; enterprises that are too large for microfinance institutions but too small to meet the lending requirements of commercial banks.
This financing gap, commonly referred to as the missing middle, has long been identified as one of the key obstacles to private sector growth in Rwanda.
The new fund is designed to fill that gap by directing patient, long-term capital to businesses that create jobs and support broader economic development.
Kanyonga said RSSB’s investment portfolio is structured to balance three priorities; financial stability, sustainable growth and long-term development impact; and that the institution remains committed to ensuring that Rwandan savings continue to work for Rwanda.
