Shuga is a mobile-centric banking service offered to Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd customers by BANK OF
KIGALI through the Mobile Money Channel. Shuga is a suite of banking products offered to Mobile
Money Rwanda Ltd customers to enhance the Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd value proposition. Shuga
offers savings and Loan products that are convenient, reliable, and cost-effective for making micro
savings and taking micro-loans.
Following the successful rollout of Mokash, BANK OF KIGALI and Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd have
collaborated with a common goal to extend and deepen financial inclusion in Rwanda, with a rollout of a
similar digital deposit and credit product that is offered to all Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd customers.
A customer can save and earn interest, or take out a short-term loan (7, 14, or 30 days) with Shuga Loan.
To qualify for a loan, all a customer needs is to be a Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd subscriber for at least
three months, and actively use other MTN services such as voice, data, and MoMo.
Once enrolled in Shuga, the initial credit limit is determined by utilization on the following services:
Dial *182*5*5#, choose option (2) for Apply for a loan, and check your loan limit.
The customer will receive the full loan amount requested. The facility fee is an additional amount over
and above the principal amount. For example, if a request is made for a loan of Rwf 1,000, the customer
will receive the complete requested amount and will be required to pay back Rwf 1,090 (30-day loan).
The loan can be repaid within 7, 14, or 30 days. However, you may choose to repay earlier than the due
date and borrow again. Early repayment increases a customer’s chances of growing their Shuga limit.
Please note that not all customers will see all loan options. Some customers may have visibility of
multiple options, while others will only see the loan amounts and tenors for which they are eligible.
Dial *182*5*5# and select:
i. Option (1) for Apply for a Loan
ii. Option (2) for Repay Loan
iii. Choose the option (2) whether you want to pay the loan in full or partially
iV. Enter the amount you wish to pay and confirm the transaction by entering your MoMoPIN.
The transaction fails and the user gets notified why the transaction failed.