Kigali, 01 October 2012 Bank of Kigali Receives the Best African Listing Award at the African Index Awards

2012 and Best Bank in Rwanda Award by emeafinance Bank of Kigali (the Bank), the largest bank in Rwanda by market share of total assets, loans, deposits and shareholders funds, has announced today that it has received the Best African Listing Award at the Africa Investor (Ai) Index Series Awards, held at the New York Stock Exchange on 21 September 2012 and the Best Bank in Rwanda Award by emeafinance magazine. The invitation-only Africa investor (Ai) 2012 Index Series Awards recognises stock markets, regulators, listed companies, fund managers, stock brokers and analysts who follow African Equities. Bank of Kigali was recognised as the Best African Listing following the completion of a US$62.5 million IPO, where the Bank emerged as the second domestic company to list on the Rwanda Stock Exchange. The issue was 2 times oversubscribed and generated significant interest from international, regional and local investors despite the adverse global market conditions. emeafinance magazine is a publication of London-based Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd. The publications African Banking Awards recognise the best Banks throughout Africa based on key indicators such as market share, key deals, strategy and profitability. Bank of Kigali was selected having demonstrated strong credentials across its range of activities and having played an active role in driving economic growth in Rwanda through its financing of large scale projects as well as its efforts to increase financial inclusion in Rwanda through its branch expansion and investment in technology driven channels. I would like to acknowledge the African Investor for the recognition. The IPO and subsequent listing significantly raised the Banks profile in the financial markets while consolidating our position as the best capitalised Bank in the Rwandan banking sector. Equally important, the listing has also spurred activity on the emerging Rwandan bourse thus encouraging other companies to consider the capital markets as a viable source for long term financing. I would like to thank all those who made the IPO a success and commit, on behalf of Management, to continue to deliver good returns to our shareholders, commented James Gatera, Chief Executive Officer. The CEO added, It is noteworthy that the Bank has been recognised as the Best Bank in Rwanda by emeafinance for the 4 years running. This demonstrates our continued commitment to our customers through superior delivery of financial services and products. I would like to congratulate our entire team on these accolades. The listing was a major milestone for the Bank and I am pleased for the recognition it has received, commented Lado Gurgenidze, Chairman of the Board.

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About African Investor Africa investor is a specialist investment and communications firm advising governments, international organisations and businesses on communication strategies for capital market and foreign direct investments in Africa. Africa investor publishes Africa investor, the leading international newsstand magazine for Africas investment decision makers; maintains the Africa investor 40 Investors Index, hosts makers; the Ai Index Series Summit & Awards and the Africa investor Infrastructure Projects Summit & Awards, amongst other events. About Bank of Kigali Limited Established in 1966, Bank of Kigali is the largest bank in Rwanda by total assets, with a 32% market share as of 30 June 2012. The Bank has 56 branches in Rwanda and provides retail and commercial banking services to over 100,000 individuals and over 13,000 legal entities. In 2011, the Bank became the second domestic company to be listed on the Rwanda Stock Exchange. ame Since 2009, the Bank has been recognized for four years running as the Best Bank in Rwanda by emeafinance and three years running as Bank of the Year by The Banker. In 2011 it was a recognized also as the Company of the Year by the Kenya Institute of Management Rwanda. In 2012, it was further bestowed with the Best East African Bank Award by the African Banker magazine. For further information, please visit www.bk.rw or contact:
Lado Gurgenidze Chairman of the Board
Tel: +995 599 477 272 Email: lgurgenidze@bk.rw

James Gatera Chief Executive Officer

Tel: +250 252 593 100 / +250 252 593 200 Email: jgatera@bk.rw

Shivon Byamukama Company Secretary/Head of Corporate Affairs

Tel:+250 252 593 100 /+250 252 593 200 Email: sbyamukama@bk.rw

Linda Rusagara Investor Relations Officer

Tel: +250 252 593 100 / +250 252 593 200 Email: lrusagara@bk.rw