Built in Kigali to help organisations grow, comply, and attract capital with confidence
RG Partners was founded in 2016 in Kigali, Rwanda, to help organisations build stronger financial foundations for growth, compliance, and investment readiness.
Today, the firm operates across Rwanda and East Africa under the Ascend Africa Advisory Group, supporting private-sector companies, development organisations, SMEs, investors, and government-linked programmes in 9+ countries.
Led by Mathieu Rwiyereka, whose background includes RSwitch, the Kigali International Financial Centre, and Rwanda Business Angels, RG Partners combines practical market knowledge with audit, investment, outsourced finance, consulting, and technology expertise.
Beyond core advisory, the firm also contributes to the wider financial ecosystem through initiatives such as Sora Tax AI, Sunbirds, the Rift Valley Angel Network, and the Kigali International Brief.
Rwanda judgement, regional credibility, and practical execution
We combine local market understanding with advisory experience across Rwanda, East Africa, and high-trust cross-border mandates.
Our leadership brings real experience from Rwanda's financial sector, payment systems, investment ecosystem, and advisory landscape.
Our work across audit, investment, outsourced finance, consulting, and technology gives clients clearer guidance across growth, compliance, and capital decisions.
Proof of scale, reach, and advisory depth
Our track record spans countries, sectors, and mandate types, combining technical rigour with practical delivery across Rwanda and the wider region.
Rwanda
DRC
Egypt
Mauritius
UK
Germany
United States (USA)
A track record built across borders
Our work spans countries, sectors, and stages of growth, always grounded in financial rigour and regional insight.
Parfait Lukuka
Board Member, Independent
Board Member, Independent
Parfait Lukuka is an independent board member of RG Partners and a technology and project management professional with regional experience in the DRC. His public profile reflects work across information technology, digital infrastructure and innovation, including experience with Liquid Intelligent Technologies and participation in the Mandela Washington Fellowship. He contributes an independent perspective on digital transformation, systems thinking and cross-border business growth.
Mathieu Rwiyereka
Chief Executive Officer | Board Member, Executive
Chief Executive Officer | Board Member, Executive
Mathieu F. Rwiyereka is Chief Executive Officer of RG Partners and an executive board member with experience spanning financial advisory, fintech and investment readiness. He previously served as CEO of RSwitch and has been active in digital transformation and financial inclusion initiatives in Rwanda and the region. He leads the firm’s growth strategy with a focus on practical, innovation-led solutions for businesses and investors.
Godfrey Nduwayezu, CPA
Chair of Audit Practice | Audit Engagement Partner
Chair of Audit Practice | Audit Engagement Partner
Godfrey Nduwayezu, CPA, serves on the board of RG Partners and chairs the firm’s audit practice. His public professional profile reflects experience in audit, finance and regulatory supervision, including service at the National Bank of Rwanda, as well as standing as a licensed practitioner with ICPAR. He brings strong expertise in assurance, financial systems and governance oversight.
Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha
Board Member, Independent
Board Member, Independent
Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha is an independent board member of RG Partners with a background in international strategy, diplomacy and technology policy. He is the founder and CEO of AI Without Borders Network and has led initiatives focused on ethical, inclusive and internationally coordinated artificial intelligence. He brings a broad perspective on governance, innovation and strategic partnerships to the board.
Ayokunle Olubunmi, CFA
Board Member, Executive | Investments & Financial Analysis
Board Member, Executive | Investments & Financial Analysis
Ayokunle Olubunmi, CFA, ACCA, is an executive board member of RG Partners with a focus on investments and financial analysis. He is Head of Financial Institutions Ratings at Agusto & Co and a CFA faculty member at New Frontiers Learning Centre, with prior banking experience at UBA Plc. He brings strong expertise in industry research, credit analysis and capital-market insight to board deliberations and client advisory work.
Grace Rwakarema
Chairperson of the Board
Chairperson of the Board
Grace Rwakarema is Chairperson of the Board at RG Partners and a seasoned governance and public-sector audit leader. She has served in senior roles with Rwanda’s Office of the Auditor General and also chairs the Ethics and Governance Committee of The Global Fund. She brings deep expertise in accountability, oversight and institutional leadership to the firm’s strategic direction.

Bruce Mugwaneza
Digital Consultant

Stephen Mugume
Corporate & Business Counsel

Isaac Gafasha
Climate Finance, Governance, Legal & Skills Advisor

Igors Boiko
Payment Systems & Technology Infrastructure

Fidele Rutazindara
Financial Risk Advisor

Edmond M. Kazungu
Financial Mathematics and Research

Edison Mbundi
Licensed Tax Advisor

Dr. Emmanuel Mutabazi
Artificial Intelligence & IoT Expertise

Bob Nkubara
Senior Investment Advisor

Ayokunle Olubunmi, CFA
Board Member, Executive | Investments & Financial Analysis

Tobi Sotunde
Business Development Lead

Ziggy Nshimiyimana, CPA
Audit Team Leader

Mathieu Rwiyereka
Chief Executive Officer | Board Member, Executive

Godfrey Nduwayezu, CPA
Chair of Audit Practice | Audit Engagement Partner

Delphin Nkusi, CPA
Market Intelligence & Learning Partner

Claudine Umuringa
Financial Services Manager