Ten years later, more needs to be done to achieve financial inclusion for all
The African people are waiting for leadership that promotes inclusive access, inter-operationability and collaboration beyond borders.
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True Patriotism
One of the youth in my life recently asked what true patriotism means to me and how she can cultivate this in her life. What a question, right? My answer: True patriotism is the willingness to do whatever it takes to make this country better for ourselves and others. Even when the times get hard, […]
Life and Times of A #CashlessGal about Africa – Senegal 🇸🇳
Last week I had the unforgettable pleasure of visiting Dakar for the very first time on this #CashlessAfrica tour. Dakar is one of the most beautiful and promising cities I’ve visited so far, certainly the most welcoming and friendly. The welcome from the plane, down to immigration – luggage and the hotel, I experienced unmatched […]
Financial Planning and Discipline Are Our ticket To financial freedom.
I’ve been meaning to write this for a while but never got around to it until I was reminded this past weekend, when a group of us where talking about the savings culture in Rwanda. Thanks to the national savings week and ongoing cashless payments awareness, we are having these discussions. Some of us thought […]
Commemorating to remember loved ones is NOT Politicking!
Few weeks back, the remains of 547 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi were laid to rest in Kicukiro – my home. I can never comprehend it all and it is always heartbreaking to say the least because more than 23 years, we are still finding our loved ones! Moments like these remind me […]
The Ability to Move is FREEDOM.
Have you ever stopped to appreciate your two legs and the ability to move about as you choose? Well, I was reminded of this yesterday thanks to Richard our most known and loved agent in the neighborhood whom I wrote about last month. Link below. https://lucymbabazi.wordpress.com/2017/08/14/meet-the-inspiring-richard-mtnrwanda-please-help-us-support-him Our efforts to get a kiosk were futile and […]
What? Last Call For Alcohol?! (Inserts eyerolls and sneers)
“Last call for alcohol, last call for alcohol, last call for alcohol.” An announcement I heard many a time in my youth. Typically night clubs, bars, lounges, pubs closed at 1 or 2am and it was common place for patrons to hear last call and we knew it’s time to wind down alcohol intake by […]
Let’s simplify the Criminal Record Clearance Certificate process. #Rwanda2020
Few weeks back, I applied for a criminal record clearance certificate through Irembo. Process to apply and pay couldn’t be more easy. Congratulations to our Ministry of Justice, Prosecutor General and Rwanda Online Team on a job well done using ICT to simplify application and payment. However after the payment, process can be simpler. As […]
Success is in your DNA – #GiantsofAfrica inspires hundreds of Africa’s Youth to #DreamBig.
“You have everything that you need to get to the next level. All you have to do is look inward. Because all you have to succeed is in your DNA, if you CHOOSE to work!” These are the words our youth are hearing at Giants Of Africa (GOA) basketball camps, one of the best initiatives […]
Meet the inspiring Richard. @MTNRwanda please help us support him.
Meet Richard, a mobile money agent, near my home, a consistent source of inspiration. He puts to shame those of us with no disability but are full of excuses as to why we can’t work/get a job done/be good and useful community members. He’s a SUPERB example of heart and work ethic, one I strive […]