At the #SheInvests conversations organised by BK Capital with the Trade and Development Bank, the Rwanda Capital Markets Authority used the event to encourage women to begin investing earlier through capital markets, citing female participation of about 36 percent. Josephine Mbabazi, the authority’s head of corporate services, said the figure points to a need for greater financial awareness and education and urged women not to be deterred by age, income level or a perception that they have started too late. The remarks focused on capital markets as a route to long-term financial security through products such as shares, bonds and collective investment schemes. Mbabazi said regular investing, including in small amounts, can help women build assets, diversify income and prepare for goals including education, home ownership, business development and retirement, while also stressing that broader participation depends on clear information about products, risks and how to get started. The #SheInvests initiative was presented as a practical knowledge-building effort to widen women’s participation in Rwanda’s capital market.
Rwanda Capital Markets Authority2026-06-26
Rwanda Capital Markets Authority urges women to start investing earlier as participation remains about 36 percent
The Rwanda Capital Markets Authority used a #SheInvests event to urge women to start investing earlier through capital markets, noting that female participation is only about 36 percent. Its message was that stronger financial education and clearer information on products and risks are needed to widen participation. The authority highlighted shares, bonds and collective investment schemes as tools for long-term savings and asset building.