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Consolidation boosting banking sector's operational resilience

KCB Group Chief Executive Officer Joshua Oigara. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

During my recent visit to Rwanda, in our discussions with President Paul Kagame, it became clear that African banks must play a leading role in making societies more resilient and more responsive to the needs of the public.

Essentially, we must reposition the banking and finance industry as a catalyst for economic recovery, inclusive growth, and transformation. This starts with banks with scale to finance key sectors of the economy.

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