Airtel Uganda was among the winners of the second edition of the Digital Impact Awards Africa at the just concluded awarding ceremony. The telecom service provider won two awards for its innovations in the Finance and Entertainment sector.
Airtel Uganda’s mobile money transaction service was recognized and awarded in the category of Best Financial Inclusion Impact. The just concluded talent search music competition, Airtel Trace Music Star, was also recognized in the category of the Best Digital Marketing Campaign.
The awards which were presided over by the Chairperson of Uganda Investment Authority, took place at the Kampala Serena Hotel and were aimed at honoring the companies with the best digital practices in the fields of Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion and Cybersecurity.
“We are honored to have been awarded at the Digital Impact Awards Africa and this shows that the public feels the impact of our work and appreciate the services we offer. Our Airtel Money service has been improved and designed to help the users navigate and transact with ease and in a timely manner.” Said Airtel Uganda Brands, Assets and Properties Manager, Noella Byuma.
At the awards, the public vote contributed 20% and the Jury’s judgment 80% for one to win. One was able to vote as many times as they could and it was one vote per hour.
