Lina Higiro
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Lina Mukashyaka Higiro (born in 1979) is a Rwandan businesswoman and has been the chief executive officer of the NCBA Bank in Rwanda since July 2018.
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[edit]- We are pleased to be a part of the Nyabugogo and Kayonza community and look forward to playing an integral part in providing world class financial solutions to the community. As part of the NCBA strategy of scaling up our retail network, we believe in bringing our services closer to our customers.
- NCBA Bank Rwanda CEO, Lina Higiro said (Ktpress, March 04, 2022)
- with the financial strength, expertise, regional connectivity and expanded range of products and services, NCBA Bank Rwanda PLC is set to become a market leader in corporate, retail, asset finance, and digital banking within the region
- Lina Higiro said that, boldly and distinctly that resonates very well with our customers (Ventures Africa, January 14, 2020)
- This was a situation where somebody acted completely out of character and, ordinarily, with the labour law and our HR policy, this person should have gone through the disciplinary process which would have probably led to an exit or a very difficult end in terms of parting.
- A situation which put me, as a leader, in a place of absolute lack of direction, lack of knowledge, Lina Higiro said (All Africa, 6 January 2022)
- Gender equality comes into having a fair practice and a fair view of men and women. Many people think it is just about women but it is actually about how you are viewing your resources, male and female and how are they serving the customers we serveall
- Rwanda: NCBA Bank Rwanda on How Gender-Inclusive Policies Have Made Life Easier allAFRICA (19 July 2023 )
- a situation which put me, as a leader, in a place of absolute lack of direction, lack of knowledge .
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/192581/News/mental-health-why-one-local-bank-continues-to-redesign-its-way-of-work ( The New Times , January 05, 2022)
- We are pleased to be a part of the Nyabugogo and Kayonza community and look forward to playing an integral part in providing world class financial solutions to the community. As part of the NCBA strategy of scaling up our retail network, we believe in bringing our services closer to our customers .
- https://www.ktpress.rw/2022/03/ncba-bank-rwanda-expands-business-with-two-more-branches/ ( KT Press , March 4, 2022)
- This was a situation where somebody acted completely out of character and, ordinarily, with the labour law and our HR policy, this person should have gone through the disciplinary process which would have probably led to an exit or a very difficult end in terms of parting.
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/192581/News/mental-health-why-one-local-bank-continues-to-redesign-its-way-of-work ( The New Times , January 05, 2022)
- We are delighted to welcome Copedu Plc as a member of Women in Finance Rwanda, further strengthening our commitment to promoting gender equality within the financial sector .
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/15258/news/featured/copedu-plc-joins-women-in-finance-rwanda-to-champion-gender-equality ( The New Times , March 14, 2024)
- I thought this is it; we had such a stressful environment and perhaps we have to start working and thinking about work redesign that is healthy.
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/192581/News/mental-health-why-one-local-bank-continues-to-redesign-its-way-of-work ( The New Times , January 05, 2022)
- Investing in women holds the key to enhancing not only family well-being, but also contributing significantly to society development and national progress. We anticipate positive outcomes that will improve service delivery across various sectors.
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/15258/news/featured/copedu-plc-joins-women-in-finance-rwanda-to-champion-gender-equality ( The New Times , March 14, 2024)
- It also took finding out that most insurance companies do not cover counseling services, and that was a shock.
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/192581/News/mental-health-why-one-local-bank-continues-to-redesign-its-way-of-work ( The New Times , January 05, 2022)
- Gender parity is a business imperative, not a nice to have .
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/6298/news/featured-ncba-awarded-gold-certification-in-gender-equality ( The New Times , March 31, 2023 )
- this is based on a realization that if one doesn’t take care and feed their mind with the right environment and with the right people, the right thoughts, they could eventually breakdown.
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/192645/News/rwandan-employers-now-making-attempts-to-improve-staff-welfare ( The New Times , January 09, 2022)
- It has helped us change culture, and our engagement levels are up .
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/9264/news/featured/ncba-rwanda-ceo-calls-for-mental-health-integration-to-empower-women ( The New Times , July 21, 2023 )
- We are thrilled to welcome BPR Bank as a member of Women in Finance Rwanda. Their commitment to gender equality and inclusivity aligns with our mission, and we look forward to collaborating to drive positive change in the banking sector .
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/15184/news/featured/bpr-bank-rwanda-joins-women-in-finance-to-advance-gender-equality-inclusivity ( The New Times , March 12, 2024 )
- It is a very significant achievement in the quest for gender equality to see gender diversity now recognised as a strategic issue that impacts business outcomes .
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/6298/news/featured-ncba-awarded-gold-certification-in-gender-equality ( The New Times , March 31, 2023 )
- It has taken time. It is not fully established in the sense that our mental health programme is very young and still evolving and there is a lot that we still need to do. But what all this made me realize is that as a company, as much as we take pride that we are a good employer, there are many things that we could be doing that are hurting employees .
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/192581/News/mental-health-why-one-local-bank-continues-to-redesign-its-way-of-work ( The New Times , January 05, 2022)
- As leaders and individuals, the responsibility to prioritise women’s mental health lies with all of us. Only by taking this crucial step can we pave the way for a more equitable and supportive environment for women in finance and beyond .
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/9264/news/featured/ncba-rwanda-ceo-calls-for-mental-health-integration-to-empower-women ( The New Times , July 21, 2023 )
- the partnership will be pivotal in building capacity for women in the financial sector and contributing to the overall development of Rwanda.
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/15184/news/featured/bpr-bank-rwanda-joins-women-in-finance-to-advance-gender-equality-inclusivity ( The New Times , March 12, 2024 )
- What we are also trying to do, in developing a work design for health framework, is we look at providing employees opportunities to identify problems in the work place. I am very passionate about developing communities so we foster a sense of belonging and there is mutual understanding that we have a sense of purpose and community beyond the work that we do .
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/192581/News/mental-health-why-one-local-bank-continues-to-redesign-its-way-of-work ( The New Times , January 05, 2022)

