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Officials and Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolee Uwimana (C), as she leads the exercise during Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony on Monday, March 16. Courtesy
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A look at initiatives driving rise of female investors in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi (2nd L) among panelists during Bank of Kigali’s International Women’s Day celebration on March 13. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Inspiring stories mark BK Women’s Day celebration as bank backs female entrepreneurs

Monday, March 16, 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
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I&M Bank Rwanda chief executive urges viable models to fund women-led innovation

Saturday, March 14, 2026
(L-R) The newly elected PSF officials:  Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, the 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu,  the 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi, 
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Businessman Twagirumukiza elected new PSF chairperson

Friday, March 13, 2026
Agrifood entrepreneurs in Rwanda - applications are open for the IGNITE Challenge 4.0. Implemented by @impacthubkigali in partnership with the @worldfoodprogramme, #IgniteChallenge4 is seeking scalable, growth-stage startups, SMEs, and cooperatives working across Rwanda’s agrifood value chain.
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PRESS RELEASE: WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch IGNITE Challenge 4.0 to support agrifood ventures, drive job creation particularly for young women

Thursday, March 12, 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
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Equity Group CEO Mwangi roots for tech-led finance to build Africa’s digital economy

Thursday, March 12, 2026
PSF members during the elections of their leaders in eastern province. In Eastern Province, Laurien Benedata was elected Chairperson, Francis Gakuba and Anitha Abayo as vice chairpersons. Courtesy
Rwanda

What to know as PSF elects new leaders

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The first edition of the expo took place in Kigali from March 7 to 8. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Ecobank empowers women entrepreneurs at HerAfrik Business Expo

Monday, March 09, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda CEO poses for a photo with customers during the launch of new Berwa loan product on March 5. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
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I&M Bank to empower womenpreneurs through Berwa’s business advisory, Rwf400m loans

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Liliane Ingabire Ntwali, the founder of Ling Pads, a local firm that produces approximately 100,000 packs every six months in Rwanda. Courtesy
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[Featured] Ingabire’s Ling Pads: turning personal pain into menstrual innovation

Monday, March 02, 2026
A collage of Karisimbi Cave Resort owner Aline Ishimwe speaks during a panel discussion at Umushyikirano on Friday, February 6, and some facilities of her resort in Musanze District.
Women

From stall to eco-resort: One woman empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Rwanda is often celebrated as a continental leader in financial inclusion, with 92% of adults holding a bank account or mobile wallet.

The untold recipe for empowering women and youth entrepreneurs

Monday, February 09, 2026