Job Title: CIO
Company: Bank of Kigali
Eveque Mutabaruka is the chief information officer at Bank of Kigali in Rwanda.
He leads the organisation’s technology strategy, overseeing IT operations, digital transformation, and system innovation to support business growth and enhance the customer experience.
Eveque began his journey in banking technology at KCB Bank Rwanda, progressing through roles in application development, integration, and team leadership before joining Bank of Kigali. Through his expertise and strategic vision, he has played a central role in driving the bank’s digital transformation initiatives and IT operating model alignment with business strategy.
Among his notable achievements, Eveque led the integration of core banking systems with external applications via middleware, enhancing operational efficiency and data consistency.
As engineering lead, he promoted best practices in software development, including test-driven development and continuous integration, while coaching technical leads to deliver high-quality solutions. Since 2022, as CIO at Bank of Kigali, he has overseen IT security, data governance, and digital banking initiatives, providing strategic advice to senior management and the board on leveraging technology to drive revenue and customer engagement.
Earlier in his career, Eveque also served as CIO on contract at BBS in Botswana, where he supported business strategy through the implementation of technology capabilities and innovative products.
Work Experience
Jun 2022–Present: CIO, Bank of Kigali Plc, Kigali, Rwanda
Feb 2021–Jun 2022: CIO (Contract), BBS, Gaborone, Botswana
Feb 2019–Jan 2021: engineering lead, Bank of Kigali, Rwanda
Sep 2018–Jan 2019: tech lead, Bank of Kigali, Rwanda
Mar 2018–Aug 2018: manager integration, Bank of Kigali, Rwanda
Jan 2015–Mar 2017: IT applications and software development team leader, KCB Bank Rwanda
Aug 2013–Dec 2014: IT application and software development manager, KCB Bank Rwanda
Education
2021–2023: MBA, business administration and management, University of the People
2014–2016: Master’s degree, computer software engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
About Company
Bank of Kigali is Rwanda’s largest commercial bank, offering a wide range of banking and financial services, including corporate and retail banking, digital banking, and investment solutions. The bank focuses on leveraging technology to improve customer experience, enhance operational efficiency, and support economic growth in Rwanda.
