Engineering the foundations of progress

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Rwandan-owned · Africa-focused

Engineering rooted in Rwanda. Built for progress.

GECO Africa Ltd is a civil engineering consultancy and construction company established in 2007 and registered as GECO Africa Ltd in 2009. We bring local knowledge and technical expertise to the infrastructure that connects communities and supports growth.

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GECO Africa field team conducting a geotechnical investigation in Rwanda
Local knowledge. Lasting infrastructure.Geotechnical investigation · Rwanda
2007Founded in Rwanda
2007Company formed
2009Registered as GECO Africa Ltd
100%Rwandan-owned
4Core engineering disciplines

Our story

Built on local knowledge. Growing with purpose.

GECO began as an independent engineering practice and grew into a Rwandan-owned civil engineering consultancy serving projects across the country.

Our officeAvenue des Poids Lourds, Source Oil Petrol Station building
Kigali, RwandaP.O. Box 3711

GECO Africa Ltd was first formed in 2007 in the name of geotechnical engineer MUNYARUGERERO Jean Kizito. In 2009, the company was registered as GECO Africa Ltd in response to Rwanda’s call for Rwandans to build consulting firms capable of meeting the country’s challenges and competing at the highest level.

GECO became Rwanda’s first privately equipped geotechnical engineering company. Today it is a 100% Rwandan-owned civil engineering consultancy and construction company, with two main shareholders: Jean Kizito Munyarugerero and Aline Aimée Mukaneza Rwabutogo, both engineers. Aline is the co-founder and wife of the Managing Director.

2007

GECO’s engineering practice is founded by geotechnical engineer Jean Kizito Munyarugerero.

2009

The company is registered as GECO Africa Ltd and begins its next chapter as an independent Rwandan firm.

Selected project experience

Grounded in work that moves Rwanda forward.

Jean Kizito has worked with international companies on geotechnical studies for major Rwandan infrastructure and building projects, including:

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  • Bugesera International Airport
  • Kigali City Tower
  • RAMA Building
  • CHIC and MIC Buildings
  • T200 Building
  • Ubumwe Grande Hotel
  • Eastern Province Administrative Building
  • Kigali and Gisenyi Marine bases

What guides us

Technical rigour.
Human value.

We want the quality of our work and the knowledge we share to make a lasting contribution to society.

01 / Vision

A trusted engineering voice

To become a premier Rwandan, African and international think tank on geotechnical engineering, infrastructure projects and service provision.

02 / Main objective

Improve society through quality

To improve society through the quality of our work and share our technical expertise and human values with the world.

03 / Motto

“Designing and building for ever.”

GECO Africa Ltd

What we do

Engineering services from ground to delivery.

Four complementary disciplines connect early investigation with design, construction supervision and delivery.

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01

Geotechnical engineering

Core drilling and material testing through the Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory.

  • Core drilling
  • Soil mechanics laboratory testing
  • Geotechnical material testing
02

Road design and supervision

Technical input for road and transport infrastructure from preliminary studies and survey to construction supervision and reporting.

  • Preliminary and feasibility studies
  • Topographic survey, GIS and mapping
  • Hydraulic studies
  • Geological and geotechnical studies
  • Traffic analysis
  • Geometric and pavement design
  • Bills of quantities and tender documents
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Construction supervision
  • Quality control and verification of executed quantities
  • Project reporting
03

Building design and supervision

Building project services spanning preliminary studies, site assessment, architectural and structural design, documentation and supervision.

  • Preliminary and feasibility studies
  • Topographic survey, GIS and mapping
  • Geological and geotechnical studies
  • Architectural design
  • Structural design
  • Drawing and drafting
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Bills of quantities and tender documents
  • Construction supervision
  • Quality control and verification of executed quantities
  • Project reporting
04

Construction of civil engineering projects

Construction of civil engineering projects, including infrastructure such as bridges, buildings and roads.

  • Bridges
  • Buildings
  • Roads and related civil works

The people behind the work

Experienced people.
One shared purpose.

Meet GECO’s shareholders and professional team. Staff CV documents are available below.

Portrait of GECO Africa founder and Managing Director Jean Kizito Munyarugerero

Founder and Managing Director

MUNYARUGERERO Jean Kizito

A qualified geotechnical engineer, Jean founded GECO Africa. Before establishing the company, he ran the geotechnical engineering laboratory at Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) for six years. He has led GECO’s work and contributed to geotechnical studies for major infrastructure and building projects in Rwanda.

ProfileProfessional focus: continual learning and strengthening his engineering skills.

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Portrait of GECO Africa co-founder and Technical Manager Aline Aimée Mukaneza

Co-founder and Technical Manager

MUKANEZA RWABUTOGO Aline Aimée

Aline graduated in civil engineering from KIST in 2010. Her experience includes highway design and construction supervision, preparation of tender and contract documents, project management and contract supervision.

ProfileProfessional focus: applying management concepts and interpersonal skills while continuing to learn and grow.

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Portrait of GECO Africa Financial and Laboratory Manager Angélique Muhawenimana

Financial and Laboratory Manager

MUHAWENIMANA Angélique

Angélique is responsible for finance and for coordinating the laboratory’s technical, management and financial activities.

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Portrait of GECO Africa Laboratory Technician Marie Assoumpta Uwineza

Laboratory Technician

UWINEZA Marie Assoumpta

Marie supports GECO’s soil mechanics and geotechnical testing work. Her published laboratory capabilities include consolidation, permeability, shear, hydrometer, in-situ density, penetrometer and modified Proctor tests.

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Meet the full GECO team

Company resource

Review GECO’s equipment list.

GECO’s equipment list is available to view as a PDF.

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