Alice Kilonzo–Zulu

Alice Kilonzo–Zulu, (née Alice Kilonzo) is a Kenyan economist and bank executive who serves as the managing director of Ecobank Rwanda, a commercial bank licensed and supervised by the National Bank of Rwanda, the central bank and national banking regulator. Quotes Closing some of our branches and rather investing in this digital strategy directly facilitates one of the fundamental enablers of our economy—financial and economic inclusion. With this, Ecobank will be able to serve and reach out to more customers, including the unbanked. on Ecobank closing 5 branches The KT Press (December 10, 2017) Banks should look to deliver their products through digital channels. At Ecobank Rwanda, we are keen on leveraging mobile technologies. We are looking into delivering the bank to the people through the mobile devices they use every day. on the role of the banking sector in driving the development of entrepreneurs in East Africa. Interview with AfricaLive as the CEO of Ecobank Rwanda. We must leverage this digital era to gain more customers and to advance our agenda. We are happy to know that Rwanda has a very strong digital agenda, and Rwandese banks are responding positively to this. on the role of the banking sector in driving the development of entrepreneurs in East Africa. Interview with AfricaLive as the CEO of Ecobank Rwanda. The contribution of SMEs to African economies calls for a more robust risk mitigation strategy instead of avoiding SMEs. on the role of the banking sector in driving the development of entrepreneurs in East Africa. Interview with AfricaLive as the CEO of Ecobank Rwanda. We leverage on the East African region which is a big market, to attract more customers. We also leverage digital platforms to reach out to them and serve existing customers better. on the role of the banking sector in driving the development of entrepreneurs in East Africa. Interview with AfricaLive as the CEO of Ecobank Rwanda. The success of devolution hinges not on how much money is sent to the counties, but on how effectively that money is translated into tangible services for the mwananchi (citizen) at the grassroots level. It's about accountability for results, not just accounting for funds. On Fiscal Decentralization and County Governments.Core philosophy on public finance, emphasizing outcomes over inputs and the ultimate purpose of devolved funds. We are dangerously comfortable with stacking debt upon debt. We must ask ourselves: are we borrowing to consume today, or are we borrowing to invest in a productive capacity that will pay for this debt tomorrow? The latter is the only sustainable path. On Public Debt and Economic Sustainability. A clear warning about Kenya's public debt trajectory, distinguishing between productive and consumption-based borrowing. An economist's role is to demystify complex numbers and present the clear choices before the public and policymakers. We are translators between data and public welfare, and we must never lose sight of the human impact behind every percentage point. From the business daily on the role of economists in society Quotes about Alice Kilonzo-zulu Alice Kilonzo-Zulu brings a rare clarity to the complex web of intergovernmental fiscal relations. Her work provides a critical bridge between technical public finance and the practical realities of county administration. From a public policy institute In a field often dominated by abstract theories, Kilonzo-Zulu stands out for her grounded, practical approach to economics. She is one of the go-to experts for understanding what national budget figures actually mean for the forty-seven county governments. Media recognition of her ability to make high-level economic policy. External links Category:Businesswomen from Kenya Category:Economists from Kenya Category:1969 births Category:Living people