MTN MoMo, MTN Uganda, Centenary Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank
Maximising the Digital Dividend
Whether you are a startup, enterprise, government agency, or development partner, the Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit offers you:
Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance
Hon. Joyce Nabosa Sebugwawo is a distinguished Ugandan politician and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Minister of State for Information, Communications Technology, and National Guidance.
CEO of HiPipo
Presidential Medalist, CEO, HiPipo. MEA #CEOoftheYear 2024, #CEOoftheYear 2021-22, women empowerment, FinTech & financial inclusion, programmer, Internet entrepreneur, music & film producer, humanitarian, mayoral cand.
Digital Communication Manager, Centenary Bank
Micheal is a marketing and public relations professional with more than nine years of experience in the banking industry. He is currently the Manager of Digital Communication at Centenary Bank, overseeing the development, execution, and monitoring of the Bank’s Digital Marketing and Communication strategy. His focus is on driving customer acquisition, retention, engagement, and enhancing brand equity. Before his appointment as Manager of Digital Communication, he served as a Corporate Communication Specialist at Centenary Bank from 2016 to 2022. Additionally, he served as a Marketing and Corporate Communication Officer at Orient Bank Limited (now I&M Bank), where he acquired broad experience in Marketing, Media and Public Relations, Branding, Internal Communications, and Digital Communication. He possesses strong skills in strategic marketing, stakeholder management, crisis communication, and internal communication, all of which are vital for success in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Micheal is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, where he has obtained Postgraduate Diplomas in Professional Marketing and Sustainable Global Marketing. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, the Public Relations Association of Uganda, and the Uganda Marketers Society, with an MMS in Marketing Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management from Uganda Management Institute (UMI).
Lead -Technology Solutions, Mastercard Foundation
Andrew Wilobo is a digital development professional with over a decade of experience advancing financial inclusion, digital transformation, and youth employment across Uganda. He currently serves as Lead, Technology Solutions at Mastercard Foundation, where he drives the integration of digital technology to scale digital solutions for inclusive education, Agriculture, financial, and labor systems creating pathways for young people to access dignified & Fulfillment work in the digital economy. Previously, Andrew served as Program Partner Digital Economy, supporting the design and implementation of national-scale partnerships that strengthened digital agriculture, entrepreneurship, and policy ecosystems. Before joining the Foundation, he led agribusiness digitization initiatives at Hamwe East Africa Limited, and earlier contributed to digital financial inclusion & digital agriculture projects with DanChurchAid, Uganda Telecom, and Exquisite Solutions. Andrew’s expertise spans program design and management, digital systems strengthening, and ecosystem partnerships anchored in a commitment to leveraging technology for inclusive growth and sustainable job creation.
Founder & CEO PesaJet
At just 20 years old, Emily Sonia Nakabuye is redefining what it means to be a young leader in Africa’s fintech and social impact space. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PesaJet, a fast-growing FinTech dedicated to empowering families, farmers, and small businesses across East Africa.
Through PesaJet, Emily is leading efforts to close the financial inclusion gap by providing affordable, reliable, and digital access to credit for underserved communities. Her work focuses on enabling last-mile farmers and entrepreneurs to secure microloans for farm inputs, education, and business growth. This helps them transition from subsistence to sustainable livelihoods.
Head of FinTech Business, Pearl Bank Uganda
Brenda Mpoora is an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in Banking, Fintech, and Telecom. In her current role as Head of Fintech Business at Pearl Bank Uganda, she focuses on driving the adoption of financial services through the Wendi mobile wallet by Pearl Bank Uganda designed to make financial services accessible to all Ugandans. Prior to her current role, Brenda served as Head of Digital Financial Services at KCB Bank. She is deeply committed to financial empowerment and advancing financial digital literacy, particularly in underserved and unserved communities. Her contribution has been instrumental in driving financial inclusion and fostering innovative solutions that promote economic growth and development. She serves as Chair of the Digital Financial Services Committee at the Uganda Bankers Association and Exco member – Partnerships committee at FITSPA.
Regional Manager- East Africa, JUMO
Wilfred Wabwire is the Regional Manager East Africa at JUMO, a technology company building next-generation financial services for emerging market entrepreneurs. In this role, he supports JUMO’s growth goals, navigates the regulatory landscape, and manages the Ecosystem Strategic partners in East Africa.
Head of Operations, Paytota
Esther Poya is the Head of Operations at Paytota; an all-in-one online payment gateway solution. Paytota is a universal mobile payment company building an ecosystem for online and payment institutions to enable people to digitally send and receive money, and creating simple financial access for everyone by integrating payment providers and acquirers all around the world to bring a unified communication, control, and management platform. Before joining Paytota, she worked with Armada Credit Bureau, Fitspa Uganda and and Stanbic Bank.
is more than a ceremony. It is a catalyst for policy, innovation, and inclusive growth across the continent and a driving force in Maximising the Digital Dividend.
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Arrival of all Participants and Guests.
Prayer, Anthems and Host Introductions.
Borders to Boardrooms: How HiPipo’s Include EveryOne Program is changing lives across the COMESA region.
MTN MoMo, MTN Uganda, Centenary Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank
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Kampala, Uganda
Name: Innocent Kawooya
Phone: +256 779 345331
Email: innocent@hipipo.com
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Phone: +256 779 345331
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Kampala, Uganda
Name: Innocent Kawooya
Phone: +256 779 345331
Email: innocent@hipipo.com
Name: Innocent Kawooya
Phone: +256 779 345331
Email: innocent@hipipo.com
