High Commissioner-designate Innocent B. Muhizi highlighted Rwanda’s growing role as a gateway to Africa during a high-level networking dinner on 10 November 2025, encouraging regional leaders to explore opportunities through the Kigali International Financial Centre
“Africa is no longer a distant frontier. It is a dynamic market of 1.4 billion people, with 60% under 25, driving innovation and growth.” With this message, High Commissioner-designate Innocent B. Muhizi underscored Africa’s immense economic potential and Rwanda’s strategic role in connecting global investors to the continent. He emphasised that through the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), Rwanda offers a secure, modern, and efficient gateway for structuring investments across Africa.
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On 10 November 2025, Mr Muhizi co-hosted an exclusive networking dinner in Singapore alongside Sopnendu Mohanty, Group CEO of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN); Kendric Lee, CEO of Raffles Family Office Singapore; and Hortense Mudenge, CEO of KIFC. The event brought together senior leaders from financial institutions, family offices, venture capital firms, and technology companies across ASEAN, fostering dialogue on Rwanda’s evolving investment landscape.
Throughout the evening, discussions centred on Rwanda’s stable regulatory framework, investor-friendly policies, and growing innovation ecosystem. Speakers highlighted how Kigali has rapidly developed into a trusted financial hub, offering a compelling entry point for organisations seeking sustainable and high-growth opportunities on the African continent. Attendees also explored synergies in fintech, venture investment, digital transformation, and green finance.
Mr Muhizi invited guests to deepen their engagement with Rwanda by attending the Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF 2026), scheduled to take place in Kigali next March. He noted that the forum will convene global stakeholders to advance inclusive finance, digital innovation, and cross-border collaboration.
The event reinforced Rwanda’s commitment to building meaningful partnerships in Asia and demonstrated the country’s readiness to welcome global investors seeking long-term, responsible, and high-impact opportunities in Africa.
Source: Rwanda High Commission in Singapore
