Rwanda Finance Limited (RFL), the institution tasked with positioning Rwanda as a top-tier financial hub through the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), has formally joined Women in Finance Rwanda (WIFR) to advance gender equity in the country’s financial sector.

Speaking during the signing ceremony, attended by Belinda Bwiza, WIFR Co-founder and CEO of One Acre Fund Rwanda, along with KIFC staff, CEO Nick Barigye emphasised that gender inclusivity is not just a moral obligation; it is a strategic imperative.

“Empowering women is not only the right thing to do. It is the smart thing to do for ourselves as a company and for our country,” Barigye said.

“Inclusivity brings innovation and ensures sustainability. If we want finance to be sustainable, it must be inclusive.”