CPF Group has expanded its regional footprint after opening a new office in Kigali, Rwanda, as the financial services firm seeks to deepen its presence in East Africa.
The new office is situated at the Zein Building in Nyarutarama and will serve as a base for several of the group’s subsidiaries, including CPF Capital & Advisory, Rukisha Solutions and CPF Financial Services. From the Kigali hub, the company plans to offer financial advisory services, support capital markets activity and roll out technology-driven financial products within the region.
The company said the move is part of a broader plan to strengthen cross-border investment flows and support the development of capital markets in East Africa. Through the Rwanda office, CPF Group will provide services such as capital markets advisory, infrastructure financing, structured finance and cross-border capital mobilisation aimed at institutional investors and development partners.
CPF in Rwanda
Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Hosea Kili said the decision to set up operations in Rwanda was influenced by the country’s growing reputation as a regional financial and technology hub.
“Rwanda has built a strong reputation as a digital economy. Establishing our fintech operations here will help us expand financial opportunities for both urban and rural populations,” Kili said.
He added that the company is looking to tap into Rwanda’s progressive regulatory environment to introduce new financial solutions, particularly in the fintech space.
The Kigali office will also coordinate the rollout of Rukisha Solutions, a digital micro-lending and payments platform that targets individuals and small businesses who often struggle to access credit from traditional lenders.
“We want to increase the availability of financial services through mobile technology. Many people face short-term cash flow challenges and digital lending solutions can help bridge that gap,” Kili said.
CPF Group Chairperson Maurice Nduranu said Rwanda provides a favourable environment for businesses looking to expand across the region.
“We are impressed by the ease of doing business in Rwanda and the innovative approach taken by both the government and private sector. Rwanda is a natural starting point for our regional expansion beyond Kenya,” Nduranu said.
He noted that the company plans to work closely with partners in both the public and private sectors to support long-term economic growth.
Kenya’s High Commissioner to Rwanda, Janet Mwawasi, said the opening of the Kigali office reflects the strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
“The establishment of CPF Group in Rwanda demonstrates the growing confidence Kenyan institutions have in Rwanda’s regulatory and investment environment,” Mwawasi said.
The firm said the Kigali office will play a key role in supporting its regional strategy as it looks to expand financial services, promote investment opportunities and strengthen financial sector integration across East Africa.
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