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Bobson Rugambwa co-founded MVend Group in 2013 to expand access to financial services.
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MVend Group enables payments, fund distribution, and large-scale financial transfers across multiple channels.
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The platform operates without requiring smartphones or internet access, using USSD and SMS systems.
Bobson Rugambwa, a Rwandan entrepreneur, co-founded and leads MVend Group. The company supports organizations in deploying and managing scalable financial solutions.
Founded in 2013, MVend Group targets businesses, institutions, organizations, and savings groups. The company aims to reduce inequalities in financial access, particularly for populations excluded from traditional banking systems.
The company develops a range of tools that enable multiple financial operations. These solutions include payment collection, fund distribution, and integration of financial services into existing systems.
As a result, organizations can process payments for invoices, subscriptions, and services. In addition, they can execute large-scale transfers, including salary payments, supplier settlements, and social assistance distribution.
MVend also connects multiple channels, including mobile platforms, banking systems, and messaging services. Therefore, the company centralizes operations on a single platform to improve efficiency.
At the same time, the company prioritizes accessibility. It enables users to access services without smartphones or continuous internet connectivity by relying on USSD menus and text messaging systems.
Bobson Rugambwa graduated from Makerere University in 2010 with a degree in computer science. He later obtained a master’s degree in information technology in 2018 from Carnegie Mellon University Africa.
He also worked as a technical manager at Imaginet between 2012 and 2015. His experience in technology development supported his later work in building scalable financial infrastructure.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
