Fired Up For Finance

For our upcoming episode, themed " Inclusive by Design: Rwanda’s Fintech Future" we unpack Rwanda’s fintech evolution and highlight perspectives shaping its ecosystem. With your expertise, we will examine the following: Regulation that protects consumers but still unlocks innovation. Alignment of industry, regulators, investors, and builders. Building systems that serve SMEs across Rwanda. Rwanda’...

In this episode, Rwanda’s leading voices in finance share how women are driving transformation, fostering innovation, and shaping a more inclusive and forward-looking financial ecosystem.

Recorded at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025, this episode features Dr. Segun Aina, President of the Africa Fintech Network (AFN), as he explores how strategic alliances are driving Africa’s fintech growth. He also shares insights on the landmark AFN–KIFC partnership and its role in advancing collaboration, innovation, and inclusive finance across the continent.

In this episode, Hortense Mudenge, the new CEO of the Kigali International Financial Centre, reflects on her transition from Chief Strategy Officer to CEO - and how she’s anchoring KIFC’s growth by embedding sustainability, maintaining leadership continuity, and focusing on long-term institutional success

In this episode, we engage with policymakers, institutional leaders, and private sector experts who are building the talent and skills that will define the future of Rwanda and Africa’s financial sector.

What does it take to build a world-class financial centre? It starts with a strong legal foundation, which builds trust in the jurisdiction. This Trust will attract capital, fueling economic growth. In Episode 3 of the Fired Up for Finance podcast, we explore how Rwanda is using legal reforms as a competitive advantage, creating an investor-friendly, future-ready financial hub.

In this episode of Fired Up for Finance, we sit down with Joe Moynihan, CEO of Jersey Finance, on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025. We discuss the evolving dynamics of international financial centres, the strategic collaboration between Jersey and Rwanda, and the importance of global partnerships in shaping the future of finance.

In this episode of Fired Up for Finance, we sit down with Joe Moynihan, CEO of Jersey Finance, on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025. We discuss the evolving dynamics of international financial centres, the strategic collaboration between Jersey and Rwanda, and the importance of global partnerships in shaping the future of finance.

Fired up for Finance - featuring meaningful conversations with exceptional thought leaders and industry experts with firsthand experience in the financial sector. Together, we will explore the evolving global financial landscape, uncover emerging trends and opportunities, and showcase success stories within Kigali International Financial Centre’s ecosystem.