On this episode of Meet the CEO, we feature Mr. Faustin Rukundo Byishimo, Country Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Rwanda. He shares insights on the evolving relationship between banks and fintechs, access to credit, and what it all means for women-led businesses.

This special episode is hosted by KFinancial CEO Arnold Kwizera and syndicated from our sister platform Pivot and Profit. Be sure to check them out for more compelling CEO conversations you may have missed.

What happens after the conversations end at diaspora symposiums? Do these gatherings actually lead to real opportunities—or just more networking?

For the African Diaspora Network, success isn’t measured by who shows up, but by what people walk away with. So what kind of impact are we really seeing?

How many entrepreneurs are securing funding? What partnerships are being built behind the scenes—and how long do they take to translate into real growth?

In 2025 alone, more than seven founders reportedly received investment from a single investor. So what does that say about the power of these spaces—and are they doing enough to close the funding gap for African entrepreneurs?

How is climate risk reshaping long-term investment decisions—especially for pension funds?

What happens when floods, droughts, and extreme heat begin to threaten the very infrastructure these funds invest in?

Are governments and planners doing enough to factor climate risk into infrastructure that is meant to last 30 to 50 years?

And with over 600 billion dollars in pension assets across Africa—what will it take to unlock that capital for resilient, future-proof projects?

Are current regulations too restrictive—or simply too cautious?

And what kind of policy reforms or de-risking tools—like guarantees against political or regulatory uncertainty—are needed to give investors confidence?

Mr. Nyananso Ekanem joins us to answer these questions