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Chief Executive Officer at Paradigm Tower Ventures, Gordon Porter, and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on March 26. Courtesy

Bank of Kigali leads multi-lender deal backing telecom infrastructure acquisition, expansion

Friday, March 27, 2026

Klaus Schick, CNG Project Development Director at Gasmeth speaks at the CNG Forum 2026 in Kigali. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Compressed Natural Gas forum highlights Gasmeth’s plan for Rwanda’s energy future

Friday, March 27, 2026

Officials pose for a group photo during a business networking cocktail hosted by Matha Capital Rwanda in Kigali on March 25th.

Pan‑African financial advisory firm deepens its commitment to the Rwandan market

Friday, March 27, 2026

Officials pose for a group photo after discussing how PAPSS is helping simplify cross-border payments and trade within the continent.

Access Bank showcases PAPSS as game-changer for Africa’s cross-border payments

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Beneficiaries of Aguka initiative pose for a group photo with officials. Since 2022, AGUKA has supported youth-led enterprises that have created over 128,000 jobs—more than 30,000. Photos by Craish Bahizi

AGUKA drives 128,000 jobs, Rwf34bn income as Rwanda eyes next youth enterprise growth phase

Monday, March 23, 2026

The Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, Benjamin Mutimura, speaks during a panel discussion at the Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali

I&M Bank Rwanda chief executive urges viable models to fund women-led innovation

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, hands over an award to Hannington Namara, Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda Plc.

Equity Bank Rwanda awarded for advancing women’s financial inclusion at IFF 2026

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Benjamin Mutimura, Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, addresses participants who attended a VIP cocktail and gala dinner organised by the Kigali International Financial Centre and sponsored by I&M Bank Rwanda. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

I&M Bank drives fintech dialogue, funds high-level gala at IFF 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026

Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holding, speaks during a panel discussion on Wednesday March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Equity Group CEO Mwangi roots for tech-led finance to build Africa’s digital economy

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, Désiré Rumanyika, Chief Digital and Retail Banking Officer at the bank, and Tafara Makaza, Chief Product Officer at Fixa after a panel discussion. Courtesy

Bank of Kigali launches "BK Open API" at IFF, opening doors to fintech collaboration

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Robin Bairstow, CEO of I&M Bank Uganda, speaks during the bank's session at at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali. He stressed the need for strong regulatory oversight as banks adopt cloud infrastructure. Courtesy

I&M Bank executives spotlight financial innovation, data governance at IFF 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc, addresses participants at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026, on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy

IFF 2026: Equity Group champions Africa’s digital finance future at Kigali breakfast

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Luxury Fragrance Retailer Dzetshal marked International Women’s Day by launching its “Gift Her Confidence” initiative at Sherrie Silver Foundation in Nyamirambo, Kigali. Courtesy

‘Gift Her Confidence’: Dzetshal marks Women’s Day with support for girls

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Bank of Kigali women staff with their gifts as the bank launched a series of activities to celebrate Women’s Month, on Monday, March 9. Photos by Dan Datsinzi.

Bank of Kigali to honour women customers with month-long empowerment activities

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda, Hannington Namara, Iris Irumva, the Chief Executive Officer of Lead Access, and The Country Director of AGRA in Rwanda, Jean Pierre Ndagijimana interact at the launch of the initiative ahead of the celebrations of the 2026 International Women’s Day, due on March 8. Courtesy

FEATURED: Equity Bank, partners launch drive to advance women’s leadership, financial inclusion

Friday, March 06, 2026

Liliane Ingabire Ntwali, the founder of Ling Pads, a local firm that produces approximately 100,000 packs every six months in Rwanda. Courtesy

[Featured] Ingabire’s Ling Pads: turning personal pain into menstrual innovation

Monday, March 02, 2026

The BPR Bank Rwanda's newly inaugurated Centre of Excellence designed to enhance staff skills, support customers, especially women and youth. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

BPR’s new Centre of Excellence to drive skills, innovation

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Director of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses participants during a High-Level Policy Dialogue to confront barriers keeping persons with disabilities on the margins of Rwanda’s financial system in Kigali on February 19. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Key players urge action to close financial inclusion gaps for persons with disabilities

Saturday, February 21, 2026