What outcomes can be attributed to Jennifer Riria?

Jennifer Riria

Kenyan microfinance executive who led Kenya Women Finance Trust (KWFT) from 1991 and became group chief executive of Kenya Women Holding.

Self-reportedOutcomes at a glance

3 documented outcomes: 2 self-reported, 1 delivered.

KWFT growth from 1991

Self-reported

From four staff, no clients and KES 2 million in uncollected loans (1991) to close to one million customers, over 230 offices in 45 counties (by 2013), over 2,300 staff, and about KES 1.6 billion lent per month (average loan KES 40,000)

Role: Chief Executive Officer
Reported by: Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board profile (government publication, figures from KWFT)

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KWFT client base and loan book (c.2010)

Self-reported

More than 400,000 women clients; loan portfolio over KES 13 billion (about US$160 million)

Role: Chief Executive Officer
Reported by: How We Made It In Africa interview (KWFT figures)

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KWFT regulatory conversion

Delivered

Deposit-taking licence granted 31 March 2010; full bank licence in 2014

Role: Chief Executive Officer
Reported by: How We Made It In Africa; Kenya Yearbook

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Reports and evaluations

PrimaryJennifer Riria - Microfinancier whose mission is to transform women's livesKenya Yearbook Editorial Board
SecondaryBanking on Kenya's womenHow We Made It In Africa

Revisions

27 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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