Kigali International Financial Centre Takes Over Leadership of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres

KIFC takes over as ARFC Chair, strengthening collaboration among Africa’s financial centres and advancing the continent’s global competitiveness.

KIGALI, KIGALI, RWANDA, September 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EnterpriseNGR has officially handed over the Role of chair of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres (ARFC) to Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), marking a new chapter in the Roundtable's efforts to strengthen collaboration among Africa's financial centres and enhance the continent's competitiveness within the global financial ecosystem.

As incoming Chair, KIFC will build on this strong foundation by working with members to advance the Roundtable's strategic objectives, strengthen collaboration, enhance Africa's global visibility, promote thought leadership and support the long-term growth of ARFC.

Hortense Mudenge, Chief Executive Officer, Kigali International Financial Centre expressed KIFC’s commitment. "We are honoured to assume the Role of chair of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres. We are committed to build on the strong foundation laid by EnterpriseNGR and working with all members to advance our shared strategic objectives, strengthen collaboration and further position Africa's financial centres as trusted gateways for investment and sustainable economic growth."

During its tenure, EnterpriseNGR championed the theme "Connecting African Financial Centres for Global Competitiveness", advancing a multi-year strategic agenda focused on strengthening intra-African collaboration, positioning Africa globally, promoting policy dialogue, fostering research and knowledge sharing, and reinforcing the institutional development of the Roundtable.

“EnterpriseNGR is proud to have led the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres at a defining time for greater collaboration across the continent. Our focus was clear: to strengthen Africa’s collective voice, deepen strategic partnerships and position its financial centres for greater global relevance. As KIFC assumes the Chair, we are confident it will build on this foundation and advance the Roundtable’s shared ambition with purpose and impact.” Obi Ibekwe, Chief Executive Officer, EnterpriseNGR

"On behalf of WAIFC, I would like to sincerely thank Obi for her outstanding leadership and dedication as Chair of our Africa Chapter. Her tenure has strengthened collaboration across our regional roundtable and advanced our shared ambitions for Africa's financial centres. I warmly congratulate Hortense on her appointment and wish her every success in her new mandate. I am confident that, under her leadership, the Africa Chapter will further strengthen its role as a platform for collaboration, innovation and international engagement. I look forward to working closely with Hortense and all our members to further elevate Africa's voice and impact within WAIFC and beyond." Lamia Merzouki, Chair, World Alliance of International Financial Centres (WAIFC) and Chief Operating Officer, Casablanca Finance City Authority.

Looking ahead, ARFC will continue to build on its multi-year strategic agenda by deepening collaboration among member financial centres, strengthening Africa's collective voice on the global stage, advancing thought leadership, and promoting greater knowledge exchange.

Guided by the theme, “The Future of African Financial Centres: Pathways to Global Competitiveness,” KIFC will work closely with ARFC members and WAIFC to turn these shared priorities into practical initiatives that strengthen Africa’s financial ecosystem and advance its global competitiveness.

About the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres (ARFC)

Established under the “World Alliance of International Financial Centres (WAIFC), ARFC brings together leading financial centres across the continent to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and Africa's collective competitiveness in global finance.
Current members include:
• Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) – Rwanda (Incoming Chair)
• EnterpriseNGR – Nigeria (Outgoing Chair)
• Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) – Morocco (Chair of WAIFC)
• Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) – Kenya
• Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre (TRIFIC) – Kenya

About Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC)

Kigali International Financial Centre is Rwanda's international financial centre, providing a trusted and enabling platform for investment into Rwanda and across Africa.

About EnterpriseNGR

EnterpriseNGR is a private sector-led platform working to transform Nigeria into Africa's leading financial and business services hub.


About Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA)

Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) is Africa's leading international financial centre and a founding member of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres (ARFC). CFCA connects international investors and businesses to opportunities across Africa while promoting regional cooperation, innovation and sustainable economic development.

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