Name: Women Driving Innovation in Banking & Fintech – Special Panel Discussion on International Women’s Day
Start: 2025-03-14T16:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-14T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Nairobi

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As part of the 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit - Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025, a special session was dedicated to celebrating International Women’s Day and recognizing the contributions of women in banking and technology.

Empowering Women in Finance and Technology

The Women in Tech Panel: "Pioneering the Future of Banking in Africa" highlighted key issues including:

Bridging the Digital Gender Divide
Innovative Women-Led Fintech Solutions
The Role of Mentorship & Leadership
Overcoming Challenges in Banking & Tech
Emerging Trends in the Financial Industry

Panelists Included:

Mary Mulili – MD/CEO, UBA Kenya
Anne Muraya – CEO, Deloitte East Africa
Makabelo Malumane – MD & Head of Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered
Lilian Odhiambo – Acting Country MD, UBA Kenya
Nyambura Ndung’u – Head of Customer Experience, SBM Bank Kenya
Moderator: Mohammed Thoufiq Ulla Khan – VP, Strategic Partnerships, ICSA

The session reinforced the importance of gender diversity in shaping the future of banking, with panelists advocating for policies to increase women’s participation in tech and finance.