He arrived in Uganda on official regional duty. As the President of a Cross-Border Traders Association representing East and Northern Africa, he visited amid high-level engagements, tight schedules, and responsibilities that extended beyond borders. Then, without warning, his health took a serious turn. The symptoms were alarming. The situation escalated quickly. He was in a […]
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The Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) have emerged as an inspiration of excellence in the continent’s fast-evolving digital landscape. Established in 2014 and organised by HiPipo, the DIAA is one of Africa’s longest-running digital awards programs, dedicated to promoting digital inclusion, financial inclusion, and cybersecurity under the theme “Maximising the Digital Dividend”. Over the past […]
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Her name is Brenda.A 27-year-old teacher, the kind whose smile lifted an entire classroom, and whose voice made every child feel safe. For weeks she woke up with headaches so painful they felt like her skull was tightening from the inside.Sometimes she would lose balance. Sometimes her vision would blur.But every time someone suggested seeking […]
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Innocent Kawooya, who was visibly shocked and young when President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni personally bestowed the Diamond Jubilee National Independence Medal upon him a year ago, is still very much in the spotlight, and the noise level has escalated. This wasn’t just a one-off; what Uganda witnessed that day was the validation of a man […]
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Third Floor Pigu film has officially been crowned ‘Best Feature Action Film’ at the San Diego Movie Awards Award landing its 15th international award. An African story… filmed on African soil… now shaking international stages like no other film of our time. From Kampala streets to global screens, this project has proved one truth that […]
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MTN MoMo, MTN Uganda, Centenary Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank 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 […]
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Here is what everyone has been waiting for! The HiPipo Music Awards have revealed the nominees for its 14th edition. This year’s awards celebrate twelve public-vote categories and one special recognition that honours the icons shaping Africa’s sound and story.This year, Ava Peace and Joshua Baraka lead the nominations with eight and seven nods, respectively; […]
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HiPipo is proud to unveil the nominees for the 2025 Digital Impact Awards Africa (#DIAA2025), following a rigorous review of hundreds of submissions received between 28th July and 22nd September 2025. This year introduces six new categories that reflect the real issues shaping people’s lives – from sustainable energy and fuel distribution to ride-hailing services, […]
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As HiPipo celebrates 20 years of existence and 14 consecutive years of hosting the prestigious HiPipo Music Awards, the organising committee has announced two special recognition categories for this year’s gala. Scheduled for November 14th, 2025 at the Kampala Serena Hotel, the 2025 HiPipo Music Awards will, once again, convene, recognise and award Africa’s best […]
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HiPipo CEO Innocent Kawooya, NIM has been named FinTech CEO of the year 2025 for Middle East and Africa (MEA). He was recognized by Wealth and Finance International for visionary leadership in inclusive innovation. His company HiPipo has also been recognized as the Best Financial Inclusion Organization 2025 by Middle East and Africa (MEA) awarded […]
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