BUKOBA INVESTMENT GROUP (BIG) PLC P O BOX 76686 DAR-ES-SALAAM A CALL TO INVEST IN BUKOBA INVESTMENT GROUP PLC. ABOUT BIG PLC The Bukoba Investment Group (BIG) is a public liability company incorporated under the laws of Tanzania, whose purpose, among others, is to establish a commercial bank. The BIG Bank, as it will be called, is needed to provide the capital to be accessed by entrepreneurs wishing to invest in Kagera so that the economy can be made vibrant to create employment and business opportunities and contribute to the development of Kagera as a whole. . The Kagera Region enjoys a strategic/ favourable geographical location as it is surrounded by Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda and it is only a short trip to Kenya and the Democratic Republican of Congo, with Lake Victoria providing the link to most of these countries. These constitute potential markets awaiting Kagera to develop herself for export. To harness these opportunities, Kagera requires world class enterprises that are located within Kagera itself. A bank with a clear focus and run on the basis of sound business management principles is a prerequisite to the development of such enterprises THE GOVERNANCE OF BIG PLC There is an Interim Board whose task has been to establish the Company. The Interim Board members are: Mr Ali Mufuruki (Chairman), Mr Protase Ishengoma (Company Secretary), Mr Francis Tabaro (Treasurer), Ms Shubi Mukurasi (Shareholder and Public Relations), Mr. Abdukadir Mohamed and Mr. Rwegoshora Kaijage. These directors are experienced individuals with knowledge ranging from accounting, legal, information technology, banking and aviation. This Interim Board will be in place until the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) that is scheduled to take place in Bukoba on the 28th of December. A new board will be announced post the AGM. THE VISION & MISSION OF BIG PLC The vision of BIG PLC is to enable the economy of Kagera to have the capacity to provide the much needed capital for the economy as a whole. This will be achieved through the establishment of a world class commercial bank that must be managed by world class qualified and experienced personnel. The mission is to establish the BIG Bank by 2019. The road to the establishment of the Bank will involve a number of investment steps that the Board of Directors will determine from time to time. THE FOUNDING SHAREHOLDERS OF BIG PLC There are over 200 people as founding shareholders, with pledges amounting to TZS500M. WHO CAN INVEST IN BIG PLC We are inviting all individuals with a commitment for Kagera’s development to invest in BIG PLC. This means buying a minimum of 20 shares worth TZS10, 000 each. The more shareholders we can get the greater will be the potential to realise the BIG Bank’s objectives. As per the instructions on how to buy the BIG shares, you will be required to buy your shares by depositing the amount you wish to invest equivalent to TZS200,000 or more in value in the BIG PLC bank account FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO BECOME A SHAREHOLDER OF BIG PLC… Please send your query Shubi Mukurasi by email: [email protected] Interim Directors: AA Mufuruki (Chairman), P Ishengoma (Company Secretary), F Tabaro (Treasurer), S Mukurasi (Public Relations), A Mohamed and R S Kaijage…Company number:111489 TIN 125-102-700
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