I&M Bank Rwanda was recognised for its exceptional commitment to staff development, winning the Training and Talent Development Program of the Year award at the 2025 Rwanda Women in Business Awards and Conference. Held on April 24 and organised by Thousand Hills Events, the annual gathering brought together dynamic female business leaders from across the country under the theme Elevating Equity: Empowering Women in Business and Beyond. I&M Bank Rwanda stood out for its inclusive approach to workforce development, where women make up 47 per cent of the staff and 50 per cent of leadership roles. The Bank’s employee-focused programmes include MHub for wellness and mental health, Moddy for credit evaluation and appraisal, Customer Delights Training (Redwoods), and a self-paced digital learning platform, Percipio, offering a wide range of professional courses. ALSO READ: I&M Bank Rwanda commits to support over 9,500 malnourished children by 2026 The award highlights I&M Bank’s dedication to not just business excellence, but to fostering growth, equity, and empowerment from within. In his opening remarks, Nathan Ntaganzwa, Managing Director of Thousand Hills Events, welcomed attendees to the Rwanda Women in Business Awards and Conference 2025, and acknowledged the key partners whose support made the event possible. He emphasised the importance of celebrating women’s contributions to Rwanda’s economy, highlighting the government’s strong commitment to gender equality and empowerment. “This event is about more than recognition, it’s about honouring the pivotal role women play in driving Rwanda’s economic growth and business transformation,” he said. He added that the awards aim to spotlight women who, through leadership and innovation, are reshaping Rwanda’s economic landscape and contributing meaningfully to inclusive development. ALSO READ: CODACE receives fleet vehicles through 'Agiserera na I&M Bank' scheme A key highlight of the Rwanda Women in Business Awards and Conference 2025 was a thought-provoking panel discussion held under this year’s theme: Elevating Equity: Empowering Women in Business and Beyond. The panel brought together leaders from various sectors to explore the broader dimensions of gender equity in the workplace and economy. Discussions centred on driving female entrepreneurship, the importance of gender balance not just as a women’s issue but as an economic imperative, and how to create supportive workplace cultures. Panellists also addressed fostering pipelines for female talent in STEM, dismantling harmful stereotypes around feminism, particularly in professional settings, and the critical role of educators in preparing girls and women for leadership. The conversation also emphasised the importance of male champions of change and the responsibility of government and policymakers in institutionalising gender-inclusive policies.
