NAME: Vicky Kabanguka Gakindi
COUNTRY:Rwanda
BUSINESS: Kigali-Select Quincaillerie Ltd.
Bio Information
Vicky was born in Congo where her parents lived in exile. After completing school, she moved to Johannesburg where she found a job as a marketing office for French speaking import/export African countries.
After the liberation of Rwanda in 1994, Vicky chose to return to her homeland to give a hand in rebuilding the country.
Vicky worked with MTN Rwandacell, the first mobile telecommunication in the country as a logistics and procurement manager. During her time with MTN, she received awards including the Company Founder’s Certificate. After 7 years with MTN, she resigned to pursue studies in Business Administration.
Business Information
Kigali Select Quincaillerie is at the heart of Vicky’s desire to assist in the rebuilding of Kigali. KSQ is a retail front store selling construction materials, cleaning products, plumbing and electrical materials, tiles, cement and paint. Vicky often travels to Dubai and China to purchase products, and resells them in her store.
