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deejaynick20 June 18, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

PesaLink facilitates over 500,000 transactions a month. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 42

Not long ago, the only way through which someone could transfer money from one bank account to another was through a cheque or an electronic funds transfer (EFT). These two processes are not only slow, they are also tedious, error-prone…

deejaynick20 June 17, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

Little App Surpasses One Million User Milestone in Kenya. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 41

Steve Wanderi, a dedicated taxi driver from Kenya, recently adopted Little Cab, a digital ride-hailing service, in his quest to enhance the quality of his services. This decision has brought about remarkable transformations in his professional life. Wanderi notes that…

deejaynick20 June 16, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Craft Silicon is Pioneering a Financial Inclusion Revolution in Africa. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 40

With an impressive 23-year legacy, Craft Silicon stands as one of the most enduring and influential FinTech companies, boasting a clientele spanning over 30 nations across Africa and Asia. Their broad spectrum of services has demonstrated profound versatility, encompassing domains…

deejaynick20 June 15, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Airtel Money Pay is powering Uganda’s cashless economy drive. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 39

Brenda Sekabembe cannot forget the day when a staff member at her company – Bake for Me, ran off with the company phone along with all the money on its mobile money account. The staffer was never found. The phone…

deejaynick20 June 14, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Cente Tech is accelerating Centenary Bank’s digital journey as more clients switch to Digital Financial Services. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 38

The year 2023 is a special one for Uganda’s largest indigenous bank. Centenary Bank is celebrating 40 years of transforming the country’s banking sector. Because of their rural development agenda, Centenary Bank transformed Uganda’s banking from an elitist perspective to…

deejaynick20 June 13, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

clinicPesa saves expectant mothers from financial pressures. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 37

Sometime in 2022, Rosemary Nankabirwa got the shock of her life when her underage daughter was impregnated by another juvenile. Despite the disappointment, Nankabirwa, a teacher by profession, chose to support her daughter through this trying experience. She started by…

deejaynick20 June 12, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

MoMoPay is used by more than half a million subscribers every month. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 36

Since MTN Uganda launched mobile money some 14 years ago, the money transfer and financial technology landscape in Uganda was forever revolutionized. The convenience, timeliness, and robustness that come with mobile money have seen millions of Uganda’s unbanked population…

deejaynick20 June 11, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Ticteq’s online tickets are helping event organisers cut costs. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 35

When Doreen Nanfuka started an events management, company called Fuuka Star a few years ago, her most immediate challenge was about the cost of ticketing. This is on top of the hustle of printing tickets and incorporating security features to…

deejaynick20 June 10, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Izere is using FinTech to democratize and transform Education. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 34

Deborah Mulungi had gone shopping in a local supermarket when she met a fine lady wearing a T-shirt with the inscription – Izere Education. Curious, Mulungi stopped this lady and asked her what Izere Education stood for. “She told me…

deejaynick20 June 9, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Tawaza Diva offers collateral-free loans to Informal Women and Youth. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 33

Sarah Nassaka Kagimu is a Pastor and small-scale businesswoman in Nansana. Nassaka loves convenience. So, when a group of young innovators came preaching about a platform where market vendors could save money and receive loans using phones, Nassaka was the…

deejaynick20 June 8, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

ETG’s one-stop Agricultural solutions APP embedded with Finance Features makes farming more profitable. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 32

It is no secret that the Ugandan business environment is saturated by counterfeit and substandard products in all sectors. In agriculture, for instance, grassroots farmers are perennially challenged by identifying authentic agricultural inputs such as seeds, pesticides, and equipment. Take…

deejaynick20 June 7, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

MedMoo’s fuel loans are revolutionizing the Boda Boda business in Lira City. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 31

With years of experience in the boda boda business, Francis Edyel says that refuelling is one of the most painful things to a rider. On a given bad day, he would usually struggle to juggle between paying the bike owner,…

deejaynick20 June 6, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

MyTalu aims to create a purely cashless economy in Uganda. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 30

It is no secret that more than half of Africa’s adult population lacks a bank account or even a mobile money profile. This means a huge block of the African population is totally excluded, with no financial identity at all.…

deejaynick20 June 5, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Hamwe brings financial services to farmers’ doorsteps. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 29

Alvin Sam Otto is the coordinator Oyam District Farmers Association. Charged with over 200 farmer groups with a membership of thousands of farmers spread across 64 parishes, Otto’s biggest challenge is about keeping tabs on the needs of every farmer.…

deejaynick20 June 4, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Autochek makes online car purchases easier and safer. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 28

One of the rarest commodities in the world of digital business is called trust. Everyone is afraid of another either because of past experiences with fraud or stories regarding the same. When it comes to the car business, the odds…

deejaynick20 June 3, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

PayClide’s financial services make migrant life more decent. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 27

The life of a migrant is very complicated. Most migrants rely on the mercy of others for survival. When it comes to financial services, migrants are some of the most underserved communities because of their lack of documentation. With this…

deejaynick20 June 2, 2023 Awards, Conferences, Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Easy Ticket’s digital ticketing services are making life easy for event organisers. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 26

Almost every day, there is a concert, show, or festival happening somewhere in Uganda. The majority of the partygoers mention access to tickets as a major pain point for attending these shows. For others, it is fraud involved in ticket…

deejaynick20 June 1, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

SafeBoda’s digital payments excite riders and their customers. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 25

If you have ever taken a boda boda ride, then you certainly know the inconvenience that comes with finding change in case you have a denomination higher than the agreed fare. Even Boda Boda riders and cab drivers agree that…

deejaynick20 May 31, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

Quick Post’s Student DigPay saves parents from bank queues. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 24

Lining up in a bank to pay school fees is one disturbance no parent wants to endure because they are already stressed by the hustle of raising money. Therefore, many parents are happy with the emerging innovations that facilitate the…

deejaynick20 May 30, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Buladde is helping traders take steady steps towards financial independence. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 23

Right in the middle of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, Justine Namubiru was minding her business in Kawanda when some gentleman approached her and her colleagues and asked them if they were willing to join Buganda Kingdom’s Buladde Financial Services. “We…

deejaynick20 May 29, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Future Link Technologies’ MSACCO platform is facilitating loans worth billions. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 22

In 2020, members of SAO Zirobwe Sacco in Luweero district were introduced to something ‘alien’. They were told that there was an electronic platform for them to deposit, save, withdraw or get a loan digitally. They just needed to download…

deejaynick20 May 28, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Aspen; Women in FinTech Alumni Using Technology to Transform the Education Sector. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 21

Imagine being a student with a personal assistant who can do research for you, prepare notes and even remind you of your to-do coursework. Well, it has been made digitally possible. Some innovative young Ugandans have come up with the…

deejaynick20 May 27, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

PayLater enables users to acquire products or travel on credit. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 20

Gloria Okwakunda is a very happy and contented woman. She is happy because of her reliable companion. “My companion is PayLater. Ever since I joined this amazing service, my life has been smooth,” she says with a smile. PayLater is…

deejaynick20 May 26, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

HiPipo opens registration for the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon.

Kampala, Uganda: Different reports indicate that Africa’s population is evenly distributed on sex and gender lines. Country Meters puts it at 50 percent for both women and men respectively while a 2021 World Bank report for Sub-Saharan Africa puts it…

deejaynick20 May 26, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

KaCyber has digitized travel tickets and eased bookkeeping in the Transport sector. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 19

Public transport operators in Uganda struggle to balance books because of the disorganization in this sector. There is no clear monitoring of either taxi conductors, bus, or train wardens. In the end, the business owners are affected by accountability issues…

deejaynick20 May 25, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

EzeeMoney makes payments easy for the end-users. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 18

In Uganda, the word survival makes a lot of meaning because many people live on a hand-to-mouth income cycle. So, every working day matters. If you don’t work, you don’t eat! The same applies to utilities. It is very common…

deejaynick20 May 24, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Social Lend Africa is using Technology to connect Borrowers to Lenders. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 17

For any businessman, anyone who can provide them with quick and cheap credit will definitely be their friend. So, when Edward Mubangizi was introduced to Social Lend Africa, he saw it as a good opportunity to improve his supermarket business…

deejaynick20 May 23, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

JUMO World Uganda has disbursed over 20m loans in five years. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 16

In March 2020, Uganda was placed under a total lockdown following the outbreak of the deadly Covid-19. Only essential workers such as security personnel, market vendors, and construction workers were allowed to continue working. One such essential worker was Sarah…

deejaynick20 May 22, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

My Doctor is using Telemedicine to provide equitable Healthcare to underserved communities. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 15

Antenatal care is one service pregnant women struggle to seek. Many expectant mothers actually wait to first get a pregnancy complication to go for antenatal monitoring. They just hate the inconvenience of visiting the hospital every now and then. But…

deejaynick20 May 21, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

Cyanase is making investment accessible to underserved and underdeveloped markets. #40Days40Fintechs Season 4 Day 14

With the world swiftly shifting into cashless economies, one of the areas of concern is digital trading and investment. Many people are still sceptical of digital phenomena such as cryptocurrencies and even Mobile Money. Other people are out there with…

deejaynick20 May 20, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

AgriShare is using FINTECH to connect Farmers to Agricultural resources. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 13

Vincent Kizito is living with his grandmother in Kabanyi village of Luwero district. The only property they own is a huge piece of land that is lying idle because they lack the resource to develop it. But about a year…

deejaynick20 May 19, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Echolink’s SaccoMate Application is easing work for Islamic Banking institutions. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 12

The global migration from paper-work to digital systems over the past two decades has received both support and resistance almost in equal measure. The critics have fronted the jobs worry of replacing humans with machines in the employment world while…

deejaynick20 May 18, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Kray Microfinance offers convenient digital loans. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 11.

We cannot overemphasize the power of digital media. Whether your interest is in sports, fashion, politics, or business, there is something for you in the digital marketplace. So, when Mayimuna Nalumu started her business in beddings, she utilized digital marketing…

deejaynick20 May 17, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

EzyAgric saves Farmers with Buy-Now Pay-Later digital loans. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 10

In many parts of rural Uganda, accessing a bank is almost impossible. Even when you chance on one, the red tape involved in accessing credit is unbelievable, especially in agricultural financing. So, farmers usually rely on SACCOs and money lenders…

deejaynick20 May 16, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Parents, Teachers laud PesaJet for School Fees Advance solution. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 9.

When the world was invaded by Covid-19 in 2020, global economies were brought to their knees. At a personal level, many individuals were left in survival mode, barely managing to feed their families. Education was not saved too. Learners were…

deejaynick20 May 15, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, News

Hundreds of Employees benefit from Zofi Cash’s salary advances. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 8.

Building and construction is a tricky business, mostly because contracts in this sector are usually post-paid. This means that one has to primarily foot the bill for construction materials and wages. At the end of the day, many construction companies…

deejaynick20 May 14, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Traders rave in market access through Merchandise Uganda. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 7.

Market access is one of the biggest challenges for businesses in Uganda, especially in the informal sector. Many highly depend on word-of-mouth references because they lack resources for proper marketing. Some fail to breakeven and close shop while others stagnate…

deejaynick20 May 13, 2023 News

Teslon helps homeowners to save electricity using smartphones. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 6.

Most developing countries such as Uganda face a problem of lack of, limited and expensive energy resources. And when it comes to domestic usage of electricity, for instance, there is a lot of waste. It is very common to find…

deejaynick20 May 12, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Zukuka Finance is using Islamic Banking principles to save borrowers. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 5

A quick scan through the daily newspapers will show you how many people are losing their businesses to financial services providers for failure to service a loan. Financial services providers usually don’t care if you made a profit or a…

deejaynick20 May 11, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

More than 1,000 businesses are benefiting from Xente Visa Cards. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 4.

One of the biggest business challenges is accountability. For instance, it is almost impossible for any organization to determine how much airtime or fuel was used by a field staff in a given month. This is because the field staff…

deejaynick20 May 10, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

How a village hero birthed AkelloBanker that is benefitting thousands of people. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 3

Sometime in 2016, Jean Anthony Onyait was on a study trip to Tirinyi where he met a special woman that would change the story of his life. This woman was called Akello. She was a village hero! A hero because…

deejaynick20 May 9, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Belle Beauty is delivering convenience in the Beauty Service Sector. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 2

After a long day’s work recently, Fetaru Charity Flavia was late for a surprise birthday party for her friend. To make matters worse, she needed a quick make-up but she couldn’t go to her usual make-up artiste and make it…

deejaynick20 May 8, 2023 News

Kawu is easing pocket money custody at schools. #40Days40FinTechs Season Four Day One

On top of her job as a secretary at Buddo SS, Mary Caroline Nambogga is charged with the custodianship of pocket money of students at this school. Nambogga says that this second role is actually more difficult than her primary…

deejaynick20 April 20, 2023 Cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, News

Registration for Season Four of HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs opens with a focus on end-user experiences

Kampala, Uganda. We are happy to announce that registration for the fourth edition of the HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs has opened. Without a doubt, the HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative has put the Innovation and Financial Inclusion bar…

deejaynick20 February 18, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Why we must design digital financial services that meet the needs of low-income users

Written by Innocent Kawooya In their paper titled “Advances in Real Time: Challenges and Solutions in Interoperable Payment Systems,” Kosta Peric, Miller Abel, and Matt Bohan discuss the complexity of dealing with cash. I refer to this paper when discussing…

deejaynick20 January 25, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

Women In FinTech Magazine January 2023 Edition #LevelOneProject

We are excited to share with you the Women In FinTech Magazine—January 2023 edition. A magazine that is solely dedicated to Women In FinTech. These women have set an example for other women to follow. The #WomenInFinTech magazine increases the visibility…

deejaynick20 January 2, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices

FinTech and IIPS in Africa – A 40 Days 40 FinTechs #LevelOneProject 2022 report

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed Africa’s financial infrastructure. Initial focus has been on giving rich and middle-income users access to advanced digital financial tools. However, the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry will not support sustainable and inclusive growth fully…

deejaynick20 November 19, 2022 News

MTN Uganda and MTN MoMo win 2022 Digital Brand of the Year

MTN Uganda and MTN MoMo were the biggest winners at the 2022 Digital Impact Awards Africa, with the two sister companies bagging the biggest accolade of the night; the Digital Brand of the Year – Diamond Accolade. Centenary Bank came…

deejaynick20 October 26, 2022 Awards, Conferences, Cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

Here are the nominees for the 2022 Digital Impact Awards Africa

Following the conclusion of the entries’ submission and verification process, HiPipo is pleased to unveil the nominees of the 2022 Digital Impact Awards Africa. Digital Impact Awards Africa is a platform that promotes Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion and Cyber Security.…

deejaynick20 September 26, 2022 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News, Women In FinTech

Women in FinTech Hackathon Winners and Participants celebrated

Our Reporter. After an intense and knowledge-packed week, the 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon, culminated in to the Women in FinTech Summit on the 16th of September. The Women in FinTech Summit was characterized by colour and pomp as the…

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