Welcome to the FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference2024! Reflecting on our journey, I remember how far we’ve come. When FITSPA first set out to build a vibrant fintech ecosystem since 2017, we could only imagine the potential impact. Today, what started as a small community of passionate innovators has blossomed into...
The Financial Technology Service Providers Association of Uganda (FITSPA) is thrilled to announce that David G. W. Birch, a globally recognized author, advisor, and thought leader on digital financial services, will be the Chief Guest at the 6th Annual FITSPA FinTech Conference, scheduled for 3rd and 4th October 2024 in...
“Not all Fintechs receive international funding, but those that do so tend to position themselves with better visibility to local, regional, and international funders.” — State ofUganda’s Fintech Industry Study 2022. We are excited to unveil the second cohort of the FITSPA Investor DealBook, a platform connecting investor-ready Fintech companies...
Imagine a boardroom filled with brilliant minds, strategizing the future of Ugandan fintech. Now, look closer. How many women do you see? Women have been empowered into taking up work in STEM as developers, operations officers, risk management officers, quality assurance officers, etc. However, as you climb up the organizational...
The Financial Technologies Services Providers’ Association (FITSPA) is the umbrella body for fintech companies in Uganda, with a total 211 members, of which 25 are digital lenders. The association serves asa central hub for various licensed fintech companies operating under different regulators. FITSPA routinely conducts research to drive innovation, support...
This year’s Women’s Day theme, #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress, rings true not just for celebrating women’s achievements, but also for putting real capital behind their ventures. Ms. Catherine Denis exemplifies this spirit perfectly. Her impressive career trajectory, spanning international development and fintech, showcases a deep commitment to empowering others. Co-founding Numida Technologies,...
Today, we are highlighting Ms. Damalie Sajjabi Elizabeth, who is the Head of Products and Operations at Interswitch East Africa. Damalie has an impressive career path that speaks to her dedication and leadership qualities. She started her journey with a marketing degree from Makerere University in Uganda and then moved...
FITSPA kicked off Women’s Day 2024 celebrations with a resounding call to action, centered around amplifying the voices and contributions of women in the Ugandan FinTech space. Themed “Launch of the Gender Champions,” the event held on 7th March 2024 at Protea Hotel in Kololo not only celebrated the achievements...