ABSA BANK RECOGNISED WITH RISING WOMEN AWARD FOR ADVANCING WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (sixth from left), poses with the Rising Women Award shortly after receiving it from the Minister of State, President’s Office – Planning and Investment, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo (fifth from left), in Dar es Salaam over the weekend. The bank was recognised for its unwavering commitment to empowering women, advancing financial inclusion, and creating meaningful opportunities for women’s representation in leadership positions.

Minister of State, President’s Office – Planning and Investment, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, presents the Rising Women Award to Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (second from right), in Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 8 March 2026 – Absa Bank Tanzania has been recognised with the Rising Women Award in acknowledgment of its strong commitment to empowering women, promoting financial inclusion, and advancing women’s representation in leadership.

The recognition was presented by Kitila Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President’s Office responsible for Planning and Investment, during a brief ceremony held in Dar es Salaam over the weekend.

Receiving the award on behalf of the bank, Obedi Laiser, Managing Director of Absa Bank Tanzania, said the recognition reflects the institution’s continued efforts to support women’s economic empowerment and create inclusive opportunities within the financial sector.

Absa Bank Tanzania has in recent years strengthened initiatives aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs, expanding access to financial services, and increasing women’s participation in leadership roles within the organisation.

During the ceremony, Prof. Mkumbo presented the Rising Women Award to Laiser, commending the bank for its role in championing gender inclusion and supporting initiatives that empower women economically and socially.

In a related moment during the event, Abigail Lukuvi, Citizenship and Events Manager at Absa Bank Tanzania, received a token of appreciation in recognition of the bank’s contribution to the Rising Women Initiative.

The award highlights Absa’s broader commitment to sustainable development and inclusive growth by ensuring women have greater access to financial services, leadership opportunities, and economic participation.

Following the ceremony, Laiser, Lukuvi, and other members of the Absa team posed for a group photo while holding the Rising Women recognition awards, marking the bank’s continued role in advancing gender equality within Tanzania’s financial services sector.

Through such initiatives, Absa Bank Tanzania continues to position itself as a key partner in supporting women’s empowerment and driving inclusive economic development across the country.

Minister of State, President’s Office – Planning and Investment, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, presents a token of appreciation to Absa Bank Tanzania Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi, in recognition of the bank’s contribution to the Rising Women Initiative.

Absa Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Mr. Obedi Laiser (fourth from left), and the bank’s Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi (third from right), together with other Absa staff members, pose with the Rising Women recognition awards in Dar es Salaam over the weekend.