After dedicating 15 years to the banking sector, Shamirah Kimbugwe was inspired to start Uganda’s first female founded fintech company, PivotPay in 2029.
The tech-entrepreneur says the need for a seamless, cross-border financial platform and efficient treasury management system for multiple currencies across different countries fuelled her vision.
PivotPay is operating in several African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Southern Sudan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania. “Our goal is to build homegrown solutions that cater to the unique needs of the African market.”
Shamirah’s inspiration to look beyond the Ugandan market stems from her vision of Africa as one block, one market.
“If we limit ourselves to Uganda alone, the dream of creating a Pan-African brand remains unfulfilled,” she explains. “We aim to be a bridge, enabling businesses in Uganda to access other African markets and vice versa.”
Watch her story in ‘Women Beyond Borders’
‘Women Beyond Borders’ is a business documentary series delving into the vital role of women in driving intra-African trade under the Africa Continental Trade Area. Through avenues such as financial inclusion, technological empowerment, industrialization, and value addition, the series explores how increasing women’s participation can significantly contribute to achieving the goals of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area and foster Africa’s socio-economic transformation.
The docu-series brings you the inspiring stories of five successful female entrepreneurs from Uganda and Ethiopia who are driving intra-African trade.
Witness their journey of resilience and empowerment in this docuseries, featuring expert insights from the African Union, the Uganda Exports Promotions Board, and the Private Sector Foundation Uganda.
‘Women Beyond Borders’ was produced by award-winning Ugandan Journalist and Documentary Producer Nila Yasmin, with support from the African Union Media Fellowship program implemented by GIZ.
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