We are honored to announce the speakers and panelists for the upcoming 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 2025 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 taking place on 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 15 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 2026. Bringing together regulators, industry leaders, and champions of inclusion, and informed by the study findings, the event will explore how #Rwanda can sustain and accelerate women’s leadership in the financial sector. 📍 Kigali Marriott Hotel #WomenInFinance #Rwanda

The Women in Financial Services Rwanda 2025 Study will be launched on 15 June 2026 in #Kigali. Developed in partnership with @CentralBankRw and the @Women_FinanceRW Foundation, and conducted by Oliver Wyman, the study offers an important opportunity to deepen sector understanding of women’s participation, career progression, and leadership representation. The launch will provide a platform for continued dialogue among stakeholders committed to advancing a more inclusive financial services sector in #Rwanda. #WomenInFinance

HAPPENING: More than 300 students are attending the #CapitalMarketYouthForum2026, a platform designed to boost youth knowledge of saving, investing, and }Rwanda’s capital market. The forum also offers mentorship opportunities for young participants. ||@CMARwanda @RwStockExchange @AFRwanda @rnit_Rwanda

Exciting day at the Capital Markets Youth Forum 2026 in Kigali! Together with @CMARwanda, @AFRwanda, @rnit_Rwanda, and partners, we empowered hundreds of young Rwandans with knowledge on shares, bonds, collective investment schemes, and the power of early investing. The future of Rwanda’s capital markets starts with our youth 
@CMARwanda CEO @RomeoNgarambe Ngarambe opened the forum powerfully:-“The capital market is not reserved for institutions alone. It serves as a powerful instrument for personal development, business growth, and national progress.” He urged the youth to engage early:-“Urubyiruko rukwiye kwitabira isoko ry’imari hakiri kare kugira ngo rugire uruhare mu iterambere ry’ubukungu bw’igihugu.” RSE CEO @RwabukumbaC delivered inspiring advice on consistency: “Don’t wait until you feel rich… Never underestimate the power of small actions repeated over many years.” Start exactly where you are today with what you have. Consistency > Intensity.Great wisdom for every young investor 
A standout panel discussion moderated by Dr. Manzi Rutayisire Antoine featured insightful contributions from:Andre Ndikumana,Isaac Z. Nkusi & Masantura Ruziga Emmanuel They shared practical insights on investment strategies, financial literacy, and the critical role of youth in growing Rwanda’s capital markets. 
Highlights included the University Challenge winner and vibrant discussions on savings, inflation-beating investments, and long-term wealth building. At RSE, we’re committed to creating accessible opportunities so that Rwanda’s youth can actively participate in and benefit from our growing market. 
Shoutout to all participants, speakers, and partners for making this second edition a success! The Capital Markets Youth Forum reinforces Rwanda’s Vision 2050 by building a financially literate and empowered next generation. 
Ready to start your investment journey? Visit rse.rw or follow @RwStockExchange for updates on listings, bonds, and more.Let’s build wealth together-one informed decision at a time! #CapitalMarketsYouthForum2026 #RwandaStockExchange #InvestInRwanda

#Rwanda has made remarkable progress in digital financial inclusion. Today, digital money reaches 85.3% of adult Rwandans - more than 7 million people - powered by the rapid growth of mobile money and digital payments. Yet access alone is not enough. Rural communities, women, and low-income households continue to face barriers to fully benefiting from digital financial services. Our latest blog examines the progress achieved, the gaps that remain, and what it will take to make digital finance work for everyone. ✍ Read more: tinyurl.com/mcu7jpdj #DigitalFinance #FinancialInclusion #Fintech

The EU🇪🇺 , @LUinKigali, @AFRwanda and partners convened Rwanda’s agricultural SMEs and financial actors in Kigali to unlock access to finance, boost partnerships and support climate-smart growth through the Kungahara and Kwihaza programmes.

Last week, together with @LUinKigali and @EUinRW, we hosted a technical access-to-finance workshop for agricultural SMEs in #Kigali under the Kwihaza and Kungahara projects. The workshop brought together financial institutions, government representatives, development partners, and agricultural SMEs to explore available financing opportunities, address barriers to access, and strengthen linkages between SMEs and financial service providers. The discussions also facilitated direct engagement between SMEs and financial institutions, helping to identify practical solutions to improve access to finance across #Rwanda's agricultural sector. #Accesstofinance #Agriculturefinance #SMEs

Last evening, AFR staff, Board members, partners, and stakeholders gathered for a farewell reception in honour of @jbiyacu as he concludes his tenure as CEO, in recognition of his years of dedicated service and contribution to advancing financial inclusion in #Rwanda. Having served as Director of Programs from 2014 to 2021 and subsequently as CEO, Iyacu played a significant role in advancing AFR's mission to promote an inclusive and sustainable financial sector that supports Rwanda's economic development. We extend our sincere appreciation to Iyacu for his commitment, leadership, and contributions to AFR's journey and wish him every success in the next chapter of his professional career.

Abayobozi n’abakozi b’Ikigo giharanira ko serivisi z’imari zigera kuri bose, Access to Finance Rwanda (@AFRwanda), bunamiye Abatutsi bashyinguwe mu Rwibutso rwa Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi rwa Bigogwe, baremera imiryango itishoboye yayirokotse, banayigabira inka zizayifasha kwiteza imbere. igihe.com/amakuru/u-rwanda/a…

On Friday, @AFRwanda, together with the leadership of @RubavuDistrict, Kanzenze Sector, and representatives of Ibuka in Rubavu, paid tribute to more than 9,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi laid to rest at the Bigogwe Genocide Memorial, while standing in solidarity with survivors and the local community. As part of the commemoration, AFR gifted four cows to four families of survivors of the 1994 Genocide agains the Tutsi as a gesture of solidarity and support to help improve their livelihoods. #Kwibuka32

Last week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, our Head of Digital Financial Services and Market Infrastructure, @eloicyusa, participated in the CBDC Conference 2026, where policymakers, regulators, fintech leaders, and payment experts convened to explore how digital currencies and next-generation payment infrastructures are reshaping the future of money transfers. At the conference, Cyusa highlighted how mobile money has transformed financial inclusion in #Rwanda and #Africa in general, by addressing market needs faster and more effectively than traditional banking models. He also emphasized how advancements in scalable infrastructure, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), digital identity, and interoperable payment rails are accelerating digital currency adoption across emerging markets. The conference also examined whether crypto-native ecosystems and stablecoin innovation could drive the next wave of financial transformation, particularly in improving Africa’s cross-border payments. #CBDCConference2026 #DigitalCurrency #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #Interoperability #Payments

In collaboration with the @RISARwanda, we are hiring for two senior positions: 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒔 and 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 for the Rwanda Center for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Check out more and apply by 29th May 2026 ➡️ Head of Programs: tinyurl.com/44r5sz9p ➡️ Head of Technology: tinyurl.com/bdd5bp5y

We see workforce development as more than a pathway to jobs. It is a lever for change that supports dignified work, expands opportunities for young people, and builds leadership that strengthens skills and shapes mindsets. Learn how we are enabling young people to build the capabilities they need for dignified and fulfilling work. ow.ly/yPl750YZFJu

Today, our Chief Programs Officer, Agnès Uwanyiligira, participated in the ZEP-RE Annual Meetings in #Kigali, where she joined a panel discussion on ““𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒔, 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔.” Agnès highlighted that bundling insurance with other financial products can drive inclusive insurance and resilience, but this is effective only when solutions are designed around customers’ needs. She underscored three key system enablers for scaling bundled insurance solutions: 🔹Intentional customer-centricity across the insurance value chain 🔹Strong partnerships with aligned goals and incentives 🔹Enhanced insurance data and infrastructure that enables seamless integration for scale She said that integrating insurance into the broader financial system and other infrastructure can be a game-changer for resilience, provided that customer centricity is at the heart of insurance models. #InclusiveInsurance #FinancialInclusion

The 3i Africa Summit 2026 kicks off on 6 May in Accra, #Ghana, under the theme “The Next Frontier: Shaping Africa’s Integrated FinTech Future.” Our CEO, @jbiyacu, will speak on a panel titled “From Vision to Reality: Choosing the Right Technology.” The summit is a premier continental platform that brings together policymakers, regulators, investors, financial sector leaders, and innovators to shape the future of finance in #Africa. #3iAfrica2026 #ConnectedAfrica