Lucy Mbabazi

A peer in the financial sector recently asked why I am”soooo” emotionally invested in this cashless campaign. Before I could explain, he went on to say it isn’t going to happen anytime soon, at least not in the next 10 years.   My response: experience has been the best teacher.  For starters 5 years ago, I […]

After a long and especially exhausting year and the worst cold I’ve ever had, I needed a break in the midst of family duties which usually happens during the festive season.   There’s a place tucked away in the heart of Kampala city which always provides the perfect R&R environment in the midst of too […]

Source: #FinancialInclusion can be realized when governments lead by availing #cashless payment for government services and incentivize cashless among citizens/business.

I have had the privilege of being part of Rwanda’s journey to Vision 2020 since 2010, with a specific focus on building the country’s payments systems in the last four years. One thing is for sure, a cashless or cashlite society can realized when championed by government.  Today, most visitors coming to Rwanda are able […]

Woke up bright and early today to go exercise my right to vote in the history making referendum.  I pray this means continued progress for us, our children and future generations🙏🏾.  God Bless our Rwanda as we strive and work for a bright future for ALL and #NeverAgain🙏🏾.                               […]

Having an account is the first step to financial success.  Managing your money i.e. budgeting, is just as crucial to your development.  No matter how much money you earn, you can make it work to ensure it is meeting your needs, responsibilities and wants.  I haven’t always been disciplined with money, but over the years, […]

Simple, Rwanda has registered the fastest growth in the last 25 years. We are better for it and want this growth to continue.   http://econ.st/1RkgRKf Many-a-time, especially these days, we are asked about 2017.  It’s always interesting to watch/hear the responses – all rooted in arguments for change based on what happens elsewhere or deemed […]

There’s no question money management is key to success and financial freedom.  This I have had to figure out the hard way because like most of my generation and those before us, financial literacy was inexistent.   I’ve made my share of mistakes, some of which I’m still paying for but thankfully now on the […]

At the beginning of my journey in the financial sector, I heard a wise woman say something which remains at the heart of everything I do in advancing financial inclusion through digital payments.  She said,  “Everyone has the RIGHT, to have access to payment devices and financial services that are secure and convenient and reliable. […]

Dare to drop the labels and see what happens. Rwanda is a good example of what can be achieved when you drop divisive labels.  We have demonstrated what committed people working TOGETHER can achieve to make our Rwanda the best she can be, for ourselves and generations to come. Dropping labels has been crucial to […]