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deejaynick20 June 20, 2022 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

Belle Beauty is using FinTech to help Ugandan beauticians

Our Reporter. When Uganda was put into a total lockdown in March 2020 due to the outbreak of Covid-19, my stylist’s hair salon came to a grand halt. She was forced to close business six months later because she could…

deejaynick20 June 19, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Silicon Pay using FinTech to ease payments

By Our writer Away from its negative consequences, the COVID-19 pandemic was an eye-opener to individuals and businesses. It brought the role and overall importance of digital financial services (DFS) at the forefront. Further, the pandemic opened opportunities for…

deejaynick20 June 18, 2022 News

Ticteq is using FINTECH to reduce Tickets’ purchase hustle and commotion

Our Reporter. For those that have attended events in Uganda, you are familiar with the hustle and bustle involved in buying entry tickets. This includes long queues, higher prices than originally advertised and fraudsters selling fake tickets among other issues.…

deejaynick20 June 17, 2022 News

Peleyta is using FINTECH to enable less fortunate Ugandans access quality healthcare

Our Reporter. Majority of Ugandans are just one medical emergency and hospital admission away from financial ruin and untold disaster. This is because accessing quality healthcare is very expensive and a preserve of a few. Even though the government,…

deejaynick20 June 16, 2022 News

Money Sent is aiding borderless money transfers

Our Reporter. Have you ever been with an account that has money but are unable to access it? Put differently, has someone ever called you with an emergency that needs money? You may even have the money but are unable…

deejaynick20 June 15, 2022 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Card Pesa is keeping start-ups and individuals afloat with instant collateral-free loans

Our Reporter. Regardless of how persuasive loan advertisements are, getting credit in Uganda is one complicated hustle; more so for those in the informal sector – who happen to be the huge majority. When one visits a formal financial institution,…

deejaynick20 June 14, 2022 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

Kawu is using FinTech to make school life a joy to live

Our Reporter. The word Kawu must be familiar to whoever attended boarding schools in Uganda. Kawu is that period in a boarding school when a student’s pocket money and grab – read packed eats and drinks – are over and…

deejaynick20 June 13, 2022 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

AgriShare is using FinTech to improve farmers’ livelihood as Season Three of 40 Days 40 FinTechs kicks off

Our Reporter. No serious storyteller can narrate Uganda’s post-independence story without giving prominence to the famous Luweero triangle. It is that pivotal but that is a story for another day. For decades, farmers in Uganda have earned very little, sometimes…

deejaynick20 June 7, 2022 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

Two Million Businesses to benefit from Interoperable merchant payment switch

Private Sector Foundation Uganda’s new Chief Programs and Projects Officer, Damali Ssali in April presented about the vast business and investment opportunities that Uganda’s private sector offers through its umbrella arm, PSFU at the PI-18 Mojaloop community meeting organised by…

deejaynick20 May 30, 2022 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#40Days40FinTechs #LevelOneProject Season Three Is Here!

We are proud to say that the second HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs that ran in the months of July and August, 2021 set the bar very high. Even though it started soon after the partial lifting of the 2021…

deejaynick20 May 9, 2022 News

Goodbye ‘Prof. John Francis Barenzi.’

Dedicated and hardworking, smart but so funny, exposed, and extremely knowledgeable. Dr., Prof., senior, specialist, expert, exceptional, rare, made of Gold and God. He was a staunch Catholic and had his fair share of travel around the world. I am…

deejaynick20 March 25, 2022 News

Damali Ssali Joins the HiPipo Foundation Board

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Damali Ssali has honoured the invitation we extended to her and agreed to become a Board Member of the HiPipo Foundation. Damali joins Hon. Eng. David Karubanga, Rose Busingye and Innocent…

deejaynick20 March 21, 2022 News

Commencement Of The We Will Win Initiative

HiPipo and the Ideation Corner, with great pleasure, announce the start of the We Will Win initiative, a project that is set to make extraordinary inroads into the development and growth of Uganda’s film industry. The We Will Win initiative…

dawiltord March 19, 2022 News

Women In FinTech magazine – March 2022 edition

Download Women In FinTech magazine It’s the first of its kind, and it is another innovation by HiPipo. This is the FIRST EVER magazine solely dedicated to Women in FinTech. There have been articles and journal entries here and there,…

dawiltord March 9, 2022 Financial Inclusion, News, Women In FinTech

Women In FinTech Magazine

Here it is, the first of its kind, something guaranteed to generate even more understanding about Financial Inclusion & how we can overcome the bottlenecks to its full achievement. Its another innovation by HiPipo- the first-ever #WomenInFinTech Magazine. Among other…

dawiltord March 5, 2022 Africa, Financial Inclusion, News, Special Events

The Inaugural #WomenInFinTech Incubator Participants – #LevelOneProject

Kuzimba Services: Team Kuzimba, the winners of the 2nd Women-in-FinTech Hackathon, are certainly not resting on their laurels. Ephrance Eunice Namugenyi and Alfred Ochola remain the powerhouse duo to beat, and their participation in the Incubator was a reminder to…

deejaynick20 March 3, 2022 Conferences, Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

HiPipo & IDEATION CORNER ANNOUNCE WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION, & CONCLUSION OF INAUGURAL WOMEN IN FINTECH INCUBATOR

As part of our continuous efforts to not only improve the quality and variety of digital financial services, with a special emphasis on those that cater for the unbanked and underserved, but also to ensure that the delivery of these…

dawiltord January 31, 2022 Awards, Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

Here it is…the HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs 2021 Report!

Follow this link to download the report. Dear friends & colleagues, I am proud to present to you the HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs 2021 Report. Titled ‘Championing digital innovation & interoperable Instant & Inclusive Payment Systems (IIPS) in Africa’,…

deejaynick20 January 21, 2022 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

Of mood boards, apertures and universal values: #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Incubator

Arthur expounded on what he referred to the ‘values desirable as social beings’. He explained these as the values that are common and constant to every human being, regardless of their background or status. These include integrity, respect, loyalty and…

deejaynick20 January 20, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, News

Camera settings, standing out, & time for KYC: #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Incubator

Emmanuel Kintu rounded off his talk on digital camera settings, touching on the aspects of exposure, shutter speed, aperture diameter and ISO (International Standards Organisation). His presentation, as usual, was furnished with a variety of images to illustrate what he…

deejaynick20 January 19, 2022 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

The value proposition, types of mass communication, and we bring in the ‘light’: #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Incubator

The aspect of the Social Venture Business Model George discussed today was the value proposition. He described how it is 2-way: on one hand there’s the promise by the service provider to the client that what the former puts forth…

deejaynick20 January 18, 2022 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

#WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Incubator – The social good, major league communication, and stacking up those values:

Kasakya George, who you can now call the ‘Social Venture Business Model Canvas Guy’, further defined the model, this time introducing and defining what a social good is, and how the budding entrepreneurs have to take time to look at…

dawiltord January 13, 2022 News

A little get-together as we continue with the #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject incubator:

The inaugural HiPipo Women-in-FinTech Incubator is shaping up nicely, and on Friday 7th January, 2022, many of those involved safely gathered together at their old stomping ground, the Hive Colab Hall at Kanjokya House, to learn more about what the…

dawiltord January 13, 2022 News

#WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Incubator- The designer in you, bringing in stakeholders, & more on values:

Steven shared a presentation on ‘How to Look a Million Bucks’. This included illustrating the differences between brand, identity and a logo, and how careful consideration of all helps one create a brand that is perceived as trustworthy, credible, established,…

dawiltord January 12, 2022 News

The L1P takes centre-stage: An informal trader needs to sell a sack of mangoes in order to buy medicine.

The fourth week of the Incubator saw us starting direct emphasis on the Level One Project and the Level One Principles. The participants were duly informed that going forward they had to remain mindful of the need to align what…

dawiltord January 2, 2022 News

HiPipo CEO WINS CEO OF THE YEAR ACCOLADE.

PRESS RELEASE HiPipo is proud to announce that its CEO, Innocent Kawooya, has been awarded the TIG Network Afrika CEO of the Year Award, 2021-2022. TIG (True Inspirational Generation) Network Afrika is an organisation and network whose intention it is…

deejaynick20 December 11, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#DIAA2021: Standard Chartered Bank Wins Digital Brand of the Year

Standard Chartered Bank was yesterday announced the 2021 Digital Brand of the year. To win this Award, Standard Chartered Bank beat competition from Stanbic Bank and Centenary Bank that came second and third respectively. As such, Standard Chartered Bank retained…

dawiltord December 3, 2021 News

2021 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit – Keynote & Panel discussions

TOPICS AND QUESTIONS KEYNOTE A Ugandan Instant and Inclusive Payment System powered by Mojaloop – the case of a licensed Ugandan aggregator. On 10th Dec 2021, don’t miss this Keynote by Ronald Azairwe, MD, Pegasus Technologies at the 8th Digital…

dawiltord November 30, 2021 News

2021 Digital Impact Awards Africa Complete Nominations List Out

Following the conclusion of a comprehensive Digital Impact Awards Africa entry submission and validation process, we are glad to now review the shortlisted nominees. Digital Impact Awards Africa is a platform that promotes Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion and Cyber security.…

deejaynick20 October 28, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#DIAA2021: Journey to 2021 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit kicks off with a Call for Entries

For Immediate Release. Wheels to the 2021 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit that will also feature the 8th edition of Digital Impact Awards Africa have been set in motion with the opening of all channels for submissions of entries.…

deejaynick20 October 18, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: Kuzimba Services wins 2021 #WomenInFinTech Hackathon

Our Reporter. The week-long Women in Fintech Hackathon came to an end last Friday with Kuzimba Services, providers of online construction and engineering solutions being declared winners after shrugging off tough competition for the top prize. Organised by HiPipo in…

deejaynick20 October 14, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: Damali Ssali urges #WomenInFinTech participants to use the Internet to improve their Products

Kampala, Wednesday October 13, 2021: Participants at the on-going Women in FinTech Hackathon have been challenged to make good use of the Internet as it has several resources needed for product success. This message was delivered by Damali Ssali, a…

deejaynick20 October 13, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: Primera Muthoni mentors #WomenInFinTech participants on Product Management

Day four of the ongoing Women in FinTech Hackathon was a huge success as participants learnt about Product Management, Prototyping, and the Digital Financial Services Providers (DFSPs) ecosystem. The day’s mentor, Primera Muthoni; an ICT Product Development Expert and a…

deejaynick20 October 11, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: #WomenInFinTech Hackathon Participants receive Project Management mentorship

Kampala, Monday October 11, 2021: Day Three of the #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Hackathon has successfully ended with discussions focusing on why young innovators must draw proper business cases and plans if they are to effectively manage their projects. Day three training…

deejaynick20 October 10, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: 2021 #WomenInFinTech Hackathon concludes Day Two with Call for Value Addition.

Day Two of the #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Hackathon was successfully concluded with discussions centred on how participants can improve their projects in order to serve their target audiences better. Day two mentor, Doreen Lukandwa, the Beyonic/MFS Africa vice president (global enterprises)…

deejaynick20 October 8, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: The 2021 #WomenInFinTech Hackathon kicks off.

Kampala, October 05, 2021: The #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Hackathon has started today, Friday 8th October with 17 shortlisted teams and over 70 participants altogether. Speaking during the official opening of the Hackathon, Innocent Kawooya, the HiPipo Chief Executive Officer thanked the…

deejaynick20 October 6, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: 17 Teams shortlisted for the 2021 #WomenInFinTech Hackathon

Following a two-weeks long online registration process and continuous evaluation of all entries, we are happy to unveil the 17 teams that will participate in this year’s #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Hackathon and Summit. Altogether, we received over 40 applications majorly from…

deejaynick20 September 22, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: Registration for second #WomenInFinTech Hackathon & Summit kicks off

In line with its commitment to spearhead Digital Financial Services adoption and Financial Inclusion advocacy across Africa, HiPipo has today launched the 2021 #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Hackathon and Summit, with the opening of registration to all eligible participants. The Women in…

deejaynick20 August 25, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

MoKash’s 9.7 million subscribers make NCBA the biggest Bank in terms of Account Holders

Our Reporter. The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has left majority Ugandan businesses and even individuals in desperate need of a financial bailout. Sadly, many of them could hardly access credit due to lack of security and other necessary…

deejaynick20 August 24, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

FutureLink Technologies is enhancing low income earners’ financial resilience

By Our Writer. While the Uganda Bureau of Statistics indicates that there has been a reduction in national poverty levels over the years, majority Ugandans still live in poverty. Even those who manoeuvre their way out remain just a shock…

deejaynick20 August 23, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Airtel Money is delivering banking services to the unbanked

By Our writer. The low transaction costs, innovative products and a wide network coverage that makes its products and services easily accessible to everyone, irrespective of location, has made Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited “a bank” for people who were…

deejaynick20 August 22, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

KaCyber In Partnership With Private Sector Foundation Uganda To Onboard Bus Operators On A New Ticketing App

Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) in partnership with MasterCard Foundation through the COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Resilience Response Program (CERRRP) have supported KaCyber Security Technologies Limited, a transportation and logistics technology company whose mission is “to make seamless mobility a…

deejaynick20 August 21, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

EzyAgric is providing ready market, digital loans and agro-inputs to farmers

By Our writer. Smallholder farmers have for long been exploited and cheated at various stages of the agricultural production; be it buying inputs, where they have been sold counterfeits, or selling their produce, where they have been exploited by middlemen…

deejaynick20 August 20, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

CardPesa is enabling small businesses access instant working capital

By Our writer While majority of Uganda’s youth have resorted to running small businesses due to the high unemployment rate, their businesses suffer high failure rates due to, among others, inability to access credit. This is mainly because most lenders…

deejaynick20 August 19, 2021 News

Silicon Pay making payments easier and efficient

By Our writer While previous efforts to encourage Ugandan businesses to digitize were futile, the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic has created haste for enterprises, irrespective of size, to shift to online platforms. This has opened opportunities for…

deejaynick20 August 18, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

MTN MoMoPay brings new lines of business in your business

By Our Writer By enrolling on the MoMoPay platform, your goal could have been to simply receive digital payments and make your business more efficient. However, MoMoPay is not your ordinary kind of platform that allows you to only receive…

deejaynick20 August 17, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

SoftPay is aiding business management transformation

By Our writer Businesses are increasingly adopting emerging technologies across all functions, owing to the ability to improve operational efficiency, deliver better customer experiences and improve profitability. Among the providers of these emerging technologies are Financial Technology Companies (FinTechs) like…

deejaynick20 August 16, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Yo Uganda: The FinTech that pioneered Uganda’s digital payments journey

By Our writer Cashless and contactless digital payments are increasingly playing a significant role in ensuring safety, speed, convenience, and seamlessness in business operations globally. It is this that Yo Uganda Limited, a technology solutions company, is extending to businesses…

deejaynick20 August 14, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Numida is providing unsecured digital loans to small businesses in Uganda.

By our writer. While access to credit is what micro and small business owners need to expand their enterprises and work their way out of poverty, it is nearly impossible for them to get bank loans because they lack collateral.…

deejaynick20 August 13, 2021 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Uncategorized

Xuldime; promoting e-money in schools, empowering parents monitor children’s performance

By Our Writer With parents pacing against time juggling a number of things to make ends meet, anything that helps them conclude their children’s school affairs from wherever they are comes in handy. This is thanks to the emergence of…

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