Col (Rtd) Eugene MURASHI HAGUMA Chief Executive Officer, Prime Insurance ltd.
Col (Rtd) Eugene M Haguma is CEO Prime Insurance .
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He is a Chartered Financial Analyst Chartered holder (CFA) and an Advanced Financial Modeller(AFM) He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Management from the University of London (UK) and Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing and Finance from Makerere University (Uganda).
Eugene is a Sustainable Investment Professional Certification (SIPC) from John Molson Business School, Concordia University (Canada)
He has served in several positions both in the public and private sector. He was the Permanent Secretary the Ministry of Defense, CEO Horizon Group until 2018.
He served on various boards Chairman Equity Bank Rwanda, Chairman Prime Insurance among others.
Damascene RUZIGANDETechnical Director
Jean Damascene RUZIGANDE is currently the Technical Director of PRIME Insurance since 2017..
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Jean Damascene RUZIGANDE ,Technical Director
Jean Damascene RUZIGANDE is currently the Technical Director of PRIME Insurance since 2017. He is responsible of Underwriting, Reinsurance and Claims management.
Ruzigande has accumulated 15 years of experience in the Insurance sector where he started with Special Guarantee Funds (SGF) a Government of Rwanda insurance agency mandated to compensate victims of accidents and damages caused by uninsured and non-identified automobiles, the equivalent to MIB, Motor Insurers’ Bureau in certain countries.
Prior his current position, Ruzigande was the Technical Director of SAHAM Assurance Vie RWANDA a Moroccan Insurance company working in more than 26 countries.
Prior joining SAHAM Assurance vie Rwanda, Ruzigande served as Director of Operations of COGEAR in charge of both Life insurance and General Insurance.
Prior this position, Ruzigande was the Director of Life insurance in the same company.
Prior joining insurance sector, Ruzigande was an Assistant Lecturer of Financial Mathematics at Kigali Independent University
Ruzigande holds a Bachelor of Administration, Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and is a Diploma member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of United Kingdom, Dip CII (UK) as well as various trainings in insurance management including Actuarial, Reinsurance, Claims management, Micro-insurance, Agriculture insurance, Marine Insurance, among others.
Telesphore AHIMANAChief Finance Officer
Mr. Telesphore AHIMANA joined Prime Insurance Ltd in May 2023 as Chief Finance Officer
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Telesphore AHIMANA, Chief Finance Officer
Telesphore Ahimana is a highly accomplished financial leader with a comprehensive skill set spanning finance, accounting, and information technology. He earned his Master of Science in Professional Accountancy from the University of London and is a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) with more than five years of post-qualification experience.
In addition to his finance expertise, Telesphore holds prestigious IT certifications including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), demonstrating his commitment to ensuring robust information security and compliance standards.
Telesphore's career highlights include his pivotal role in consolidating 30 district pharmacies within a division of RBC accounting at Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd. His strategic leadership and adept financial analysis skills were instrumental in streamlining operations, optimizing financial reporting processes, and facilitating seamless integration.
Prior to his role at Rwanda Medical Supply Ltd, Telesphore held key positions at prominent financial institutions including the National Bank of Rwanda, I&M Bank, Banque Populaire du Rwanda, and Urwego Bank. His tenure at these institutions equipped him with invaluable experience in financial management, risk assessment, and strategic planning.
With a proven track record of driving organizational success and a commitment to excellence, Telesphore Ahimana is poised to continue making significant contributions as a forward-thinking CFO in the dynamic landscape of finance and technology.
Mike BYUSA NYIRAMPIRIMACommercial Director
Mr. Mike BYUSA NYIRAMPIRIMA is currently Commercial Director at Prime Insurance Limited .....
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Mike is a highly skilled and experienced professional with over 25 years experience. Recently relocated back to Rwanda after 15 years living in Australia;
Inspired by the current opportunities offered by Rwanda as a key player of the African transformational journey towards prosperity and self-reliance. Prior to joning Prime Insurance Ltd.
Mike worked for National Australia Bank(NAB) one of the big four banks in Australia as a Wealth Consultant managing the bank’s corporate clients in Perth (Western Australia) with a portfolio of over 3,000 members and AUD 800 M funds under management.
Prior to migratimg to Australia, Mike worked in the Finance Department of the Ministry of Defense(Head Pay: 2002-2006), local government (Bourgmenstre 1996-2000) and in the Rwanda Defense Forces ( APR/RDF 1991-2006, Rtd Captain).
Mike has a strong passion for customer service, a strong client relationship management experience in the corporate space and an outstanding track record in the financial services sector.He is a graduate in International Relations and National Security (PG Dip. International Relations, Curtin University, Perth WA) and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Curtin University, Perth WA) and a Diplome de Technicien Superieur en Finances Publique (DTS Controle des Finances, ISFP Rwanda).
Mediatrice MURAYIRE Head of Legal, Compliance and Company Secretary.
Previously Madam Mediatrice MURAYIRE embraced the insurance sector in March 2005...
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Mediatrice MURAYIRE is Company Secretary
Mrs. Mediatrice joined Prime Insurance Ltd in August 2017 as Head of Legal, Compliance and Company Secretary. Previously Madam Mediatrice MURAYIRE embraced the insurance sector in March 2005 as Claims Manager of CORAR A.G Ltd which became SAHAM Assurance in 2015.Since 2016, she was promoted to Head of Claims and Litigation Department at Saham Assurance Ltd.
From November 2002 to August 2003 Mrs. Mediatrice started working as Legal Affairs Officer at the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Scientific Research (MINEDUC)
From 2004 – 2005 she was Ordinary Judge at the Tribunal de Grande Instance of Gasabo and then from August 2003 to July 2004: Personnel and Legal Affairs Officer within the National Examinations Council in Rwanda
Mrs. Mediatrice received his Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the National University of Rwanda in 2002, as well as various professional training in Rwanda and she currently has a Diploma in Legal Practice.
In her spare time, Mrs. Mediatrice likes to be surrounded by her family and laugh with her children, go for a walk with her husband.
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Mr. Shyaka Marara Patrick is currently the CFO of Agaciro Development Fund. He has 16 years’ experience in financial management, 12 of which have been at senior level positions in public sector. He worked as the Accountant General at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) from 2010 to 2016 and
Chairman Audit and Risk Committee
Mr. Shyaka Marara Patrick is currently the CFO of Agaciro Development Fund. He has 16 years’ experience in financial management, 12 of which have been at senior level positions in public sector. He worked as the Accountant General at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) from 2010 to 2016 and
Mr. Francis Nsengiyumva holds a Master’s of Science in Finance and majored in Economic policy from SOAS/London and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Rwanda. He attended various professional training programs in renowned regional institutes including effective project management at Kenya Institute of Project Management (KIPM), Public Finance Management at Uganda Management Institute (UMI), 24 intensive Bullet-proof managers’ training with CRESTCOM International LLC, Board Effectiveness Training – Strategic Leadership role of the Board; Board structure and Effectiveness; Board and CEO Performance Evaluation and Accountability; Board Strategic Oversight vs. Operational involvement and conducting Board Meetings with CapaBuil, Kenya in conjunction with iCPAR.
With such solid experience in Auditing, Public Sector Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and strategic policy formulation, Mr. Francis served as a member of Senior Management at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning for over 10 years where he occupied high managerial functions before joining Crystal Venture Limited Subsidiaries namely, NPD Ltd and currently with Real Contractors Limited in the capacities of Commercial Manager and Supply Chain Manager respectively.
Mr. Francis has served on a number of Boards including Horizon Group Limited, Ultimate Concept Limited, and other specialized committees and task forces, namely; Public Assets’ Management Committee for the GoR, Fund Technical Committee for FONERWA, Audit & Risk Committee as well as Finance & Administration Committee of East African Community. Currently, Mr. Francis sits on Cogebanque Ltd Board of Directors and a member of the Board committees of Prime Insurance Ltd such as the Risk & Compliance and Audit Committee.
Jean Damascene RUZIGANDE ,Technical director at Prime Insurance Ltd
Jean Damascene RUZIGANDE is currently the Technical Director of PRIME Insurance since 2017. He is responsible of Underwriting, Reinsurance and Claims management.
Ruzigande has accumulated 15 years of experience in the Insurance sector where he started with Special Guarantee Funds (SGF) a Government of Rwanda insurance agency mandated to compensate victims of accidents and damages caused by uninsured and non-identified automobiles, the equivalent to MIB, Motor Insurers’ Bureau in certain countries.
Prior his current position, Ruzigande was the Technical Director of SAHAM Assurance Vie RWANDA a Moroccan Insurance company working in more than 26 countries.
Prior joining SAHAM Assurance vie Rwanda, Ruzigande served as Director of Operations of COGEAR in charge of both Life insurance and General Insurance. Prior this position, Ruzigande was the Director of Life insurance in the same company.
Prior joining insurance sector, Ruzigande was an Assistant Lecturer of Financial Mathematics at Kigali Independent University.
Ruzigande holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration – MBA from Kigali Independent University and is a member of the Chartered Insurance institute, UK (CII) as well as various trainings in insurance management including Actuarial, Reinsurance, Claims management, Micro-insurance, etc.
John Mirenge, Chief Executive Officer, Prime Insurance ltd.
Dynamic, result-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance as COO and CEO of Public and Private Companies for over 15 years. Superior interpersonal skills with excellent connections with both public and private business leaders. Proven history of increasing revenues, productivity and turning around difficult organisations and situations through optimising processes to maximise results.
John joined PRIME Insurance as CEO at the beginning of September 2017 having been CEO of Rwandair Ltd since 2010. During his tenure at Rwandair, he oversaw the tremendous expansion and growth that makes Rwandair the fastest growing Airline on the African continent.
Prior to joining Rwandair, John was the Executive Chairman of Crystal Ventures Ltd, a private holding company with wide ranging investments. Prior to joining Crystal ventures, he headed Electrogaz, a public Power and Water utility which he helped transform from an inefficient, loss making public monopoly to an efficient and well managed entity. Prior to joining Electogaz, John was the Chief Operating Officer of MTN Rwanda one of the biggest private Communications Company in Rwanda. He joined MTN Rwanda from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning where he was charged with legal affairs. He previously chaired and served on a number of Board in Rwanda and abroad. John holds an LL.B and a Post graduate Diploma in legal practice and has attended numerous training/couching in business management. He is a fellow of the African Leadership Initiative and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network
Chief Finance Officer of Prime Insurance
Commercial Director of Prime Insurance
Company Secretary
Joseph BAHENDA, Member
Joseph is a holder of Master’s Degree in Business Administration of «Maastricht School of Management » since March 2008 with specialization in Projects Management. He is also a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics since 2000 as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Management since 1985 with specialization respectively in finance and accounting.
Joseph is familiar with management of private and public projects, business companies with expertise in projects management and financial services. I worked in senior and leadership positions as Director General of two insurance companies (CORAG AG Ltd and SAHAM ASSURANCE VIE LTD) and Director General of ASSETIP, a semi-private Agency specialized in projects management of public institutions.
He participated also in various reform processes for effective decentralization since September 1998. This exposed him to be at the center of policy designing and implementation of the first, second and third decentralization program in local administration entities of Rwanda.
He formulated the economic development strategy of the City of Kigali which laid the foundation for several public projects as well as from public and private partnerships and subsequently worked as Director of Finance and Economic Planning of the City of Kigali.
In addition, he has an extensive experience in gender mainstreaming and gender equality, planning, monitoring, evaluation, coaching and training.
The experience gained from the above mentioned positions as a Senior Manager and Consultant broadened his knowledge in following areas including: (1) Projects management, (2) Elaboration of feasibility studies and business plans, (3) Public finance management (PFM), (4) Financial sector and services especially in management of Life and General Insurance companies, (5) Labor and fiscal laws of Rwanda, (6) Gender mainstreaming and gender equality, (7) Elaboration of strategic plans for private and public institutions, (8) Administrative and fiscal decentralization and (9) Urban Development.
Ceaser NKUSI NKWESI, Chairman of the board of Directors
Ceaser NKUSI NKWESI, Chairman of the board of Directors
Amb.Prof. Joseph NSENGIMANA, Vice Chairperson
Amb.Prof. Joseph NSENGIMANA, Vice Chairperson
Dr. Jean NGAMIJE, Member
Dr. Jean NGAMIJE, Member
KYAMATARE Adam Christian, Member
KYAMATARE Adam Christian, Member
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Member
Chief Finance Officer
nnocent Habarurema is the Chief Executive Officer of Prime Life Insurance Ltd accountable of developing and enhancing Underwriting and Risk management philosophies and procedures according to the needs of the Company and market conditions. Prior to joining Prime Life Insurance, Innocent worked at SORAS Vie where he managed Underwriting and Claims operations. Innocent possesses over 7 years’ experience in Life insurance industry in Underwriting, Claims, Re-assurance and Sales. He is certified AWB-CII Banque-assurance. Innocent has a Bachelor of Sciences – Applied Statistics Degree from National University of Rwanda
Mediatrice MURAYIRE, Legal Advisor, Compliance and Company Secretary
Mediatrice MURAYIRE, Legal Advisor, Compliance and Company Secretary
Protogene SINDAYIGAYA,Acting Technical Director at Prime Life Insurance Ltd
Protogene Sindayigaya is the Technical Director at Prime Life Insurance Ltd he ensures the development and enhancement of Underwriting, Claims and Risk management philosophies and procedures according to the needs of the Company and market conditions. Protogene has an experience of 17 years in the industry especially in underwriting and sales. Protogene is an MBA holder, strategic management specialization. He holds Cert CII and award in Bancassurance provided by the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK).
Victoire UWAMURERA ,Commercial Director at PRIME Life Insurance Ltd
Victoire UWAMURERA is the commercial Director accountable of development and implementation of marketing plan for the company. She is the focal point of contact with customers on the day to day management of contacts in objective to satisfy and maintain commercial agreements, partners and clients. She is also in charge for recommending appropriate solutions to meet client’s needs and objectives. Victoire’s professional background includes 17 years of experience in life insurance marketing and customer satisfaction in managerial positions.
She holds bachelor degree in Administrative Sciences from Kigali Independent University (ULK).