Launch of SFB Website

New SFB website launched.

SFB to Launch Economics Education

SFB to launch Economics Education- BA (Hons) degree Program in Economics by January 2011

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EAC students to promote Common Market protocol

East African Community University students will play a vital role in the implementation of the recently signed EAC Common Market protocol through sensitizing the bloc's population on the protocol.

This was said by the Minister in charge of EAC, Monique Mukaruliza at the opening the of the three-day EAC Students' Union (EACSU) general assembly at the School of Finance and Banking.
Speaking to the students, Minister Mukaruliza said EAC cannot grow without the full participation of the youth to help in the implementation of policies like the common market protocol and other protocols to come.

"The concerted efforts of young people from EAC member countries gathered here will play an important role in the full integration of the community," Mukaruliza said.

"Nothing can be achieved without your input."

The protocol, once ratified, will sanction free movement of goods, labour, services and capital within the EAC member states which boasts of a population of over 120 million people.
Speaking at the conference, the Executive Director of Higher Education Council, Prof. Geoffrey Rugege said that university students were being trained to create a pool of knowledge that will help solve problems faced by the community.

"You are being trained to carry out research and create new knowledge, your research will be used by policymakers to formulate policies that will lead to the development of the bloc," said Rugege.
In an interview with The New Times, Minister Mukaruliza said that plans to harmonise the EAC education sectors were underway and would begin with regularising academic papers.

"We want to harmonize the academic qualification in EAC so that anyone from any member country would be able to have their papers recognized by every partner state," she said.

By Charles Kwizera

Goldman Sachs Awards

In 2009, the School of Finance and Banking (SFB), through its partnership with the William Davidson Institute (WDI) and Goldman Sachs, awarded 29 women certificates who completed a six-month entrepreneurship training. The "10,000 Women" programme is sponsered by Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, aims at assisting 10,000 women with a business and management education in improving the quality and capacity of businesses around the globe.

The ceremony was presided over by Antoine Ruvebana, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and took place at the Hilltop Hotel, Remera. During his speech Ruvebana encouraged the women to utilize their newly acquired skills towards a positive change in their lives and the country in general stating, "This is not only a big achievement for you, but for the entire country."

Ernestine Musengerwa and Josiane Mugorewicyeza who emerged the best in developing Business Plans were both awarded $2,500.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR RETIRES

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Miss SFB 2010

Sonia Kabuguza has been crowned Miss SFB 2010. The first year student, emerged as the top contender among 7 other competitors. In attendance were Joseph Habineza, the Minister of Culture and Sports, Director of the Association of Women in Sports (AKWOS), SFB’s Acting Rector, lecturers and students from several local universities. Miss Rwanda, Miss East Africa, Miss National University of Rwanda, Miss Kigali Institute of Science Technology (KIST), and the Miss SFB 2009 also attended the event. The guest of honour, Habineza described the winner as one who has a beauty with purpose. Entertainment for the evening included performances by local artists Paccy, Young Junior, K8, King James and The Brothers.

Over 1,000,000 RWF were raised in fundraising campaign to support needy children, and AKWOS pledged sports equipment worth 3,000,000 RWF.

Following the crowning ceremony, contestants and guests proceeded to Pasadena for the after party.

The pageant was sponsored by; MTN, AKWOS, Simba Supermarket, Sulfo Rwanda, Inyange, Shokola, Design Internet, No Limit Sounds, Caisse Sociale du Rwanda, Hair and Fashion saloon, and various FM stations.

New BK Branch at SFB

On Monday 17th May, 2010 the Bank of Kigali (BK) opened its new branch at the School of Finance and Banking (SFB). This branch will facilitate both students and staff to carry out their money related transactions on daily basis. The students are now advised that there will be no more need of going to other BK branches around Kigali town as their money transactions can be done at SFB. The opening of this branch has come at the right time and has been done in the right place especially, for students who will no longer make long journeys in order to pay their school fees and other related money transactions. The SFB administration, staff, students and the community at large are very grateful for such good and mutual cooperation established between BK and SFB. Long live whoever took the initiative.

SFB HOSTS TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION OFFICIALS.

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SFB Mission on Capacity Development for Gender Responsive Economic Policy Management in Rwanda

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