30 Teams shortlisted for the 2023 HiPipo Women in FinTech Hackathon
A formidable group of thirty (30) teams, hailing from Uganda and Kenya, has been shortlisted for this year’s Women in…
A formidable group of thirty (30) teams, hailing from Uganda and Kenya, has been shortlisted for this year’s Women in…
Kampala, Uganda. In 2014, HiPipo unveiled the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA), a prestigious platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating…
Brenda Sekabembe cannot forget the day when a staff member at her company – Bake for Me, ran off with…
Since MTN Uganda launched mobile money some 14 years ago, the money transfer and financial technology landscape in Uganda was…
When Doreen Nanfuka started an events management, company called Fuuka Star a few years ago, her most immediate challenge was…
One of the rarest commodities in the world of digital business is called trust. Everyone is afraid of another either…
Almost every day, there is a concert, show, or festival happening somewhere in Uganda. The majority of the partygoers mention…
If you have ever taken a boda boda ride, then you certainly know the inconvenience that comes with finding change…
In 2020, members of SAO Zirobwe Sacco in Luweero district were introduced to something ‘alien’. They were told that there…
Imagine being a student with a personal assistant who can do research for you, prepare notes and even remind you…
Gloria Okwakunda is a very happy and contented woman. She is happy because of her reliable companion. “My companion is…
In March 2020, Uganda was placed under a total lockdown following the outbreak of the deadly Covid-19. Only essential workers…
In many parts of rural Uganda, accessing a bank is almost impossible. Even when you chance on one, the red…
When the world was invaded by Covid-19 in 2020, global economies were brought to their knees. At a personal level,…
Building and construction is a tricky business, mostly because contracts in this sector are usually post-paid. This means that one…
Market access is one of the biggest challenges for businesses in Uganda, especially in the informal sector. Many highly depend…
One of the biggest business challenges is accountability. For instance, it is almost impossible for any organization to determine how…
Kampala, Uganda. We are happy to announce that registration for the fourth edition of the HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs…
Written by Innocent Kawooya In their paper titled “Advances in Real Time: Challenges and Solutions in Interoperable Payment Systems,” Kosta…
We are excited to share with you the Women In FinTech Magazine—January 2023 edition. A magazine that is solely dedicated…
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed Africa’s financial infrastructure. Initial focus has been on giving rich and middle-income users…
Kampala, Uganda. Following the completion of both entry submission and review process, we are excited to unveil the 20 teams…
Our Reporter. With the advancement in technology, there is always a need to upgrade from one smartphone to another, from…
Our Reporters. At the start of July 2016, news broke that two Tech giants had come together and devised an…
Our Reporter. Uganda has a huge but largely underdeveloped fashion industry. According to a November 2020 article by The East…
Our Reporter. FutureLink Technologies is a community-driven marketplace for affordable financial services. It is licensed by the Bank of Uganda…
Our Reporter. Linmart is an online marketplace that links manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers and shoppers to one platform called a…
Our Reporter. When Uganda, just like most parts of the world was put into a total lockdown following the outbreak…
Our Reporter. The word ‘SafeBoda’ is now a household name for the majority of Ugandans who especially use Boda Bodas…
Our Reporter. Many Ugandan traders in the informal sector have been shut out of digital and financial inclusion drives because…
Our Reporter. When Ephrance Eunice Namugenyi’s father started a paver and block-making business, he contacted his daughter to use her…
Our Reporter. Launched in 2013, EzeeMoney is a technology company dealing in both financial and non-financial services that target people…
Our Reporter. In Africa, the sources of business capital are usually personal funds, family, friends and loans. The first three…
Our Reporter. Anyone doing business in Uganda will tell you that paying rent is one of their biggest nightmares. Whether…
Our Reporter. Many young corporates harbor dreams that would satisfy their heart’s desires. They would like to have nice cars,…
Our Reporter. The past two years of the Covid-19 pandemic literally placed everyone in their right place – for both…
Our Reporter. With the worsening economic situation in the country, on top of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, most…
By Our writer Away from its negative consequences, the COVID-19 pandemic was an eye-opener to individuals and businesses. It…
Emmanuel Kintu rounded off his talk on digital camera settings, touching on the aspects of exposure, shutter speed, aperture diameter…
Standard Chartered Bank was yesterday announced the 2021 Digital Brand of the year. To win this Award, Standard Chartered Bank…
For Immediate Release. Wheels to the 2021 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit that will also feature the 8th edition…
Our Reporter. The week-long Women in Fintech Hackathon came to an end last Friday with Kuzimba Services, providers of online…
Kampala, Wednesday October 13, 2021: Participants at the on-going Women in FinTech Hackathon have been challenged to make good use…
Day four of the ongoing Women in FinTech Hackathon was a huge success as participants learnt about Product Management, Prototyping,…
Kampala, Monday October 11, 2021: Day Three of the #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Hackathon has successfully ended with discussions focusing on why…
Kampala, October 05, 2021: The #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Hackathon has started today, Friday 8th October with 17 shortlisted teams and over…
By Our Writer By enrolling on the MoMoPay platform, your goal could have been to simply receive digital payments and…
By our writer. While access to credit is what micro and small business owners need to expand their enterprises and…
By Our Writer People bored of buying food stuffs, fruits and meat that have stayed long on market stalls may…
By Our writer Despite contributing immensely to Uganda’s Gross Domestic Product and employing the largest number of Ugandans, Micro, Small…