The show kicked off at exactly 7pm and was hosted by the king of radio, Spirit FM’s King Wesley. There was a welcoming entertainment from the Burundian drummers that held firmly to their drumming sticks the entire performance.
A series of panel discussions ensued on a selection of issues pertaining digital and financial inclusion. The first discussion was on what needs to be done to improve access and affordability of the internet. The second was on Agency banking and how ready we are for it. The third was looking at financial inclusion for the poor and the women. Different stakeholders such as Mr. Nicholas Kalungi, Mr. Ali Abdul Rehman, Mr. Joseph Owino, Mr. Abdul Ssebagala, Mr. Godfrey Byekwaso, Mr. Godfrey Yiga, Mr. Yanok Robert, and Mr. Francis Wasswa deliberated during the discussions. After the panelists leaving the stage, it was time for the awarding ceremony. The organising team, led by the HiPipo CEO, gave in remarks, which were followed by those from the DIAA patron Hon.Karubanga David, the state minister for Public Service.
The awards were categorized in two batches. The first batch of winners was announced online, via social media, as the second batch awaited announcement from stage. The first receipient was Prof Maggie Kigozi, who was already known to be the DIAA Investment Leadership Award winner beforehand. Prior to the receipt, there was a poem recited by Emily, a young talented girl, on the Professor and why she deserved this award.
Hon.Karubanga David was then invited to hand over the award, which he did, just before Prof. Maggie Kigozi gave a remarks speech.
The announcement of other winners followed in the second batch categories.
Here is the Full List of Winners DIAA Investment Leadership Award – Prof Maggie Kigozi Digital Brand of the Year – MTN Best Digital Financial Service Platform for Africa – Mahindra Comviva Mobiquity Best Mobile App for Africa – My Vodacom App Best Online Banking – Standard Chartered Bank Best Mobile Banking – Stanbic Bank Best Digital Embrace by Microfinance Institution – Pride Microfinance Best Technology Brand on Social Media – MTN Best Financial Services Brand on Social Media – Centenary Bank Best Digital Customer Service by Utilities Brand – NWSC Best Mobile Financial Service for Africa – MTN Mobile Money Best B2B Payments/Transfers Integrator –Yo Uganda Best Consumer Goods Brand on Social Media – Movit Best Financial Inclusion Product/Service –MTN/CBA MoKash Best Government Body on Social Media –NWSC Best Cybersecurity Practice – Standard Chartered Bank Best Promoter of Financial Literacy –Stanbic National Schools Championship Best Digital Customer Service by Financial Services Brand – Centenary Bank Best Digital Customer Service by Technology Brand – MTN Commended use of Digital in Consumer Goods Sector – Movit Best E-Commerce Service – Jumia Commended use of Digital in Real Estate Sector – National Housing & Construction Company Commended use of Digital in Retail & Distribution Sector – Nina Interiors Limited Commended use of Digital in Education Sector – UTAMU Best E-Service – KCCA (Ecitie) Best Pay TV/VOD Service for Africa – DSTV Best Remittances Service for Africa –WorldRemit Best Smartphone Brand for Africa –Samsung Best Corporate Website for Africa –Safaricom Best Fintech Innovation for Africa – M-KOPA Best Consumer Payments Service – Payway Best Industrial Goods Brand on Social Media – UMEME Best Use of Digital for Brand/Product/Service Marketing Campaign – Africell ‘Don’t be Cheated’ Best Use of Digital for Event/Sponsorship/CSR Marketing Campaign – Airtel “Tulumbe AFCON” Commended Connectivity Initiative –Africell Triple Mbs Commended Digital Content/Apps Initiative – Vodafone Jump Commended use of Digital in Travel Sector – RwandAir Commended use of Digital in Foods & Beverage Sector – Riham Commended use of Digital in Energy Sector – Total Uganda Commended use of Digital in Agriculture & Agro Processing Sector – Jesa Farm Dairy Commended use of Digital in Insurance Sector – UAP Insurance Commended use of Digital in Healthcare Sector – Case Hospital Commended use of Digital in Tourism Sector – Great Lakes Safari The event ended at 11pm with a dinner.
