Businesses in Nyagatare are exploring how to raise long-term financing through Rwanda’s capital market, including by issuing shares or corporate bonds.
A meeting held this morning brought together the Capital Market Authority, the Private Sector Federation, Rwanda Stock Exchange, Rwanda National Investment Trust, BK Capital and other market partners.
They presented financing options for businesses seeking to expand and discussed how companies can prepare to attract investors.
The session is part of the 2026 Capital Markets Roadshows, running from October 27 to November 25. The programme offers guidance on corporate governance, financial reporting and business readiness.
Companies seeking investment need clear strategies, reliable financial records and sound governance to demonstrate their credibility to potential investors.
Businesses can raise money by selling shares, giving investors part ownership, or by issuing corporate bonds and repaying investors under agreed terms.
Small and medium-sized enterprises can also consider the Rwanda Stock Exchange’s SME Market Segment, which has lower entry thresholds than the main market and offers access to licensed advisers.
The roadshow comes as Rwanda’s capital market continues to expand. In the 2024/25 financial year, three corporate bond issuances worth Rwf 46 billion were approved.
Market capitalisation on the Rwanda Stock Exchange rose 3.4% to Rwf 3.84 trillion, while assets managed by collective investment schemes grew 12% to Rwf 71.4 billion. 
