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Exhibit 5.7

CONSENT OF N. SENIOR

        I hereby consent to the use of my name and references to the following report and document, in the registration statement on Form F-10 of Banro Corporation (the "Company") being filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the incorporation of such report by reference as an exhibit to the registration statement:

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The technical report dated August 13, 2008 entitled "Pre-feasibility Study NI 43-101 Technical Report, Twangiza Gold Project, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo;" and



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The press release dated July 7, 2008 entitled "Banro's Pre-Feasibility Study of its Twangiza Gold Project Indicates Gold Production of 2.3 Million Ounces at Average Operating Cash Costs of US$ 345/oz During 12 Years of Operation.

Date: September 2, 2008
	/s/  NEIL SENIOR Name: Neil Senior Title: Director SENET

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Exhibit 5.7

CONSENT OF N. SENIOR