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MTN, Centenary, and Standard Chartered Bank Win Big at the 2025 Digital Impact Awards Africa (#DIAA2025). @mtnmomoug, @mtnug, @CentenaryBank, and @StanChartUGA emerged as the biggest winners at the 2025 Digital Impact Awards Africa. Held on 14th November at the Kampala Serena Hotel as part of the broader Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit, the event once again celebrated outstanding digital innovation and financial inclusion efforts across the region. MTN retained top honors, taking home Diamond for Digital Brand of the Year, Financial Services Digital Excellence, Technology Services Digital Excellence and CEO of the Year. Centenary Bank secured Digital Brand of the Year – Gold, Banking Innovation Excellence – Gold, and Community/MFI Banking Excellence – Diamond while Standard Chartered Bank clinched Digital Banking Excellence – Diamond and CEO of the Year – Gold. This year also featured three special categories recognizing individuals who have over the years consistently advanced digital communication and marketing in both the public and private sectors. @nwscug’s @jonfisher12 won Public Sector Digital Communications Champion, Standard Chartered Bank’s @CynthiaMpanga received the Digital Corporate Affairs Visionary of the Decade award, and Centenary Bank’s @Mitchmyko was honored as the Outstanding Digital Marketing Trailblazer. While delivering her Guest of Honour remarks, Owek. @Hon_Ssebugwawo, the State Minister for @MoICT_Ug, noted that the original vision of HiPipo and CyberPLC; set more than a decade ago was bold yet clear: to champion digital innovation, FinTech growth, and financial inclusion across the continent. She affirmed that HiPipo and her partners have ‘walked the talk’ and continue to shape digital and financial inclusion conversations across Africa. “These accomplishments in the digital domain are proof of the effectiveness of partnership and collaboration. The efforts of HiPipo and its collaborators have been enhanced by the invaluable support of the @gatesfoundation, various government bodies, and regional entities, including @COMESABusiness. Collectively, they have incited a surge of digital excellence that has encompassed the most influential actors in FinTech innovation and the largest corporations in banking and telecommunications.” @PSF_Uganda Vice Chair and @SoftPowerNews Communications CEO, @SarahKagingo, applauded the winners and reiterated PSFU’s commitment to supporting technology-driven transformation in Uganda. She challenged innovators to leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to drive last-mile inclusion. HiPipo CEO, @KawooyaInnocent highlighted that his organization’s impact across Uganda and East Africa has attracted broader regional interest, informing the decision to expand the #IncludeEveryOne program within the COMESA bloc; beginning with Zambia and Malawi, with more countries to follow. He noted that beyond celebrating excellence, HiPipo has this year delivered practical digital and financial literacy trainings to last-mile communities. In Zambia and Malawi alone, the team has supported over 5,000 women cross-border traders, trained hundreds at Elegu Border Post, and engaged more than 200 digital and financial inclusion organizations. #DIAA2025: the full list of winners: digital-impact-awards.com/2025/11/mtn-ce… #LevelOneProject

As we look ahead to the 2027 #WomenInFinTech Magazine, we continue celebrating the brilliance from the 100 Women in FinTech list. From Nigeria, Joanne Osuchukwu stands out as a powerful blend of tech and healthcare innovation. By combining programming and medicine, she developed solutions like HLink to connect patients to care demonstrating how digital health is transforming lives. Also from Nigeria, Kemi Okusanya exemplifies leadership at the highest level. With a strong background across global financial institutions, she continues to drive payment innovation and shape the future of financial services across Africa. Their stories highlight the depth of talent, innovation, and impact within Africa’s FinTech ecosystem. hipipo.org/wp-content/upl… #IncludeEveryone #LevelOneProject

As we build momentum toward the 2027 #WomenInFinTech Magazine, we continue spotlighting inspiring leaders from the 100 Women in FinTech list. From South Africa, Siyanda Mpambani is driving impact through innovation and empowerment. Through her work and initiatives, she is opening doors for women in traditionally male-dominated industries, proving that inclusion fuels progress and transformation. From Nigeria, Ifedolapo Lawal is building solutions that matter. As a founder, she is leveraging technology to expand access to credit and financial services, helping bridge gaps for both banked and unbanked communities across emerging markets. These stories reflect the diversity, resilience, and innovation shaping Africa’s FinTech ecosystem. hipipo.org/wp-content/upl… #IncludeEveryone #LevelOneProject

Day 7 of #100DaysOfSolar ☀️ #SolarM7 A candle fire once nearly took everything from Owembabazi Moureen and her children, leaving years of fear. Today, #SolarM7 lights her home safely no smoke, no flames. Her children sleep peacefully & her heart rests. #IncludeEveryone @HiPipo

@ECX256 Today, the Jude Color Solutions team attended the Elevate Customer Experience Masterclass at Skyz Hotel, Naguru. Great insights, meaningful connections, and inspiring conversations with amazing business minds and women in business. #CustomerExperience #Networking

87-year-old Lucia Tumuhirwe is bold and strong, carrying the weight of caring for her grandchildren with courage every single day. Yet darkness had become their daily fear, stealing peace and quietly dimming their dreams. Today, we are grateful to have played a part in lighting up their nights and restoring hope in their home. And this is just the beginning. We are dreaming bigger, building 100 homes every year for vulnerable families. Join us in turning darkness into dignity and dreams into reality. #100DaysofSolar #LightEqualsHope #IncludeEveryone

As we count down to the 2027 #WomenInFinTech Magazine, we continue celebrating the inspiring voices from the 100 Women in FinTech list. From Uganda, Atim Maureen represents the next generation of bold innovators passionate about breaking barriers and empowering women to thrive in the FinTech space. Her journey into technology and ambition to become a full-stack developer reflect the power of young women stepping into innovation with confidence. From Cameroon, @HororeBELL is driving impact through digital entrepreneurship and inclusion. With years of experience working across governments and organizations, she continues to champion technology education and bridge the gender digital gap across African communities. These stories remind us that FinTech is not just evolving it’s becoming more inclusive, diverse, and driven by purpose. hipipo.org/wp-content/upl… #IncludeEveryone #LevelOneProject

Day 6 of #100DaysOfSolar ☀️ #SolarM7 At 87, Lucia Tumuhirwe struggled through dark nights, often relying on neighbours when kerosene ran out. Today, #SolarM7 lights her home her grandchildren read beside her, and her smile returns. #IncludeEveryone @HiPipo @COMESABusiness

Day 5 of #100DaysOfSolar ☀️ #SolarM7 Joachim Lubega dreams of his P7 son’s success, but candlelight once limited his study. Today, #SolarM7 brings steady light, he studies longer, sees clearly & grows in confidence. For Joachim, one reliable light is opening the path to success.

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President @KagutaMuseveni has returned from Kibos, Kenya, where he joined President @WilliamsRuto for the launch of the Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) section. The 107km project marks a key step in strengthening regional connectivity and advancing trade along the Northern Corridor.

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I have arrived in Kisumu, Kenya, at the invitation of H.E. William Ruto, to join him in launching the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway. This is a strategic project that will reduce the cost of transport, ease the movement of goods, and deepen economic integration within East Africa. I look forward to this engagement.

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Eid Mubarak from Jude Color Solutions! May this beautiful season fill your hearts with peace, your homes with joy, and your days with endless blessings. As we continue championing creativity, we wish you prosperity, love, & memorable moments with those who matter most.

I was pleased today to join H.E. William Ruto for the groundbreaking of the Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway. This modern project is a key pillar in the rationalisation of our transport system. By shifting bulk cargo from roads to rail and pipelines, we reduce transport costs, protect infrastructure and improve efficiency.

As we build up to the 2027 #WomenInFinTech Magazine, we continue to celebrate the remarkable women who defined the last edition. From Uganda, @AtukwatseTracy stood out for her dedication to using technology to drive economic empowerment. As a founder and tech leader, her work continues to impact women, rural communities, and underserved groups proving that innovation can truly change lives. From Zambia, Miriam Tembo Kamuhuza showcased excellence in financial systems leadership. With deep expertise in payment systems and financial inclusion, her contributions have played a vital role in shaping both national and regional financial ecosystems. These are the women shaping Africa’s financial future leaders, innovators, and changemakers. hipipo.org/wp-content/upl… #IncludeEveryone #LevelOneProject

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@100DaysofSolar #100DaysOfSolar is transforming lives at the grassroots, delivering unmatched impact where the need is deepest.

Day 3 of #100DaysOfSolar ☀️ #SolarM7 A candle fire once destroyed Ssonko Willy’s home & left him badly burned. Since then, nights meant fear. Today, #SolarM7 lights his home safely phones charge inside and his children sleep peacefully. For Willy, light now means healing & hope.