Fiona Muthoni Naringwa is an enthusiastic journalist and adept moderator, recognized for her exceptional skills as one of Rwanda’s leading business journalists. She currently hosts a weekly business program on Rwanda Broadcasting Agency and she served as a senior producer and anchor on CNBC Africa’s flagship market show, Power Lunch East Africa for 6 years.
Fiona has also hosted prestigious and impact oriented events within her role as the master of ceremonies and moderator, working on notable occasions including,The official launch of BioNTech’s inaugural mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Rwanda, attended by several Heads of States and Government, including the President of Rwanda, the President of Senegal, the President of Ghana, and the Prime Minister of Barbados. She also presided over the CAF President’s Outstanding Award Ceremony, where both the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, and King Mohammed VI were honoured. Fiona’s portfolio extends to events such as the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM), the World Telecommunication Development Conference, Sustainable Energy For All Forum, Africa CEO Forum, and the Mastercard Foundation events.
Beyond her involvement in high-profile gatherings, Fiona is driven by a curiosity to tell people’s stories, to understand and illuminate how seemingly small daily actions influence the economy. Her passion lies in enhancing sustainable development outcomes in Africa, with a focus on Finance, Technology, Business, Women and Youth Empowerment, Climate Change, and the potential of the continent’s creative economy.
In her capacity as a journalist and communication enthusiast, Fiona underscores the importance of aligning with a company’s brand, and emphasis on clear communication to achieve desired outcomes.