Jennifer Riria
Kenyan microfinance entrepreneur and founder of Kenya Women Finance Trust (later Kenya Women Finance Bank) and Kenya Women Holding, known for expanding access to loans and financial services for low-income women across Kenya.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 17min
The banker who loaned to women when no one else would
Jennifer Riria, Kenyan microfinance pioneer who built Kenya Women Finance Trust into a bank for low-income women. She recalls rural roots and teenage motherhood shaping her drive. She explains group lending, compulsory savings and strong repayment culture. She talks about scaling to a regulated bank and the barriers women still face in accessing finance.
