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Soraya Hakuziyaremye (born Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye, in Brussels, Belgium) is a Rwandan banker, financial management professional and politician who has served as Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda since 25 February 2025, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the institution's history. She previously served as Rwandan Cabinet Minister of Trade and Industry in the Rwandan cabinet from October 2018 to March 2021.
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Whatever the World Bank is doing, whatever countries are investing in, are actually resulting to jobs.
"Made in Rwanda is actually a tool that allows us to remain competitive economically."
We’ve done a lot to make sure Rwanda is not easily impacted by global volatility.
"Research should not only provide lessons but also serve as a practical tool."
These shocks are no longer rare events, they are part of our new normal.
You cannot grow an economy if you don't have macroeconomic stability.
As a woman, when you're promoted, you have to deliver twice as much.
"Insurance is an essential pillar of modern financial systems."
We must treat insurance not as a niche financial product, but as a strategic tool for economic resilience, fiscal stability, and inclusive growth.
Together, we can transform financial inclusion from an aspiration into a tangible, systemic reality, for women, for communities, and for economies across Africa.
I think for any human being, it's good to not only have a very fulfilling career, but probably you spend a lot of time working, but have time for other things as well.
I think the key word for Africa is building Africa’s economic resilience.
As a country, we should aim to have a population or citizens that look at wealth creation; create wealth for our children, and our grandchildren.
Every woman should be able to open an account and walk this journey toward financial independence.
Local banks… are also developing those instruments that they can extend to the private sector and even individuals.
Inflation has moderated significantly thanks to sustained monetary policy measures and government interventions.
People who take things for granted or feel that they're entitled instead of really, sort of, building on opportunities they are given and making the best of them.
Once someone is trained and has a Mobile Money account, our hope is that they move forward—start a small business or create their own job. That’s how people build wealth.
It’s an honor, it’s a privilege, but it’s also a result of policies that our country has taken, and the deliberate efforts to make sure that men and women in Rwanda have the same opportunities.
How do we build financial resilience for our population so that you not only have a bank account, but you are able to save, invest, and plan for long term?
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