Absa Bank Uganda partners with GirlCode to empower women in tech at 2025 Hackathon

Kenyan Innovators To Compete At The Continental Hackathon

The GirlCode Hackathon serves as a launchpad for women in tech, not only celebrating their ingenuity but also aligning with Kenya’s national priorities

Ugandan women develop tech tools to close rural financial inclusion gap

Ugandan women are tackling financial exclusion with new tech solutions. The Absa/GirlCode Hackathon empowered 50 participants to create innovative apps and digital tools aimed at closing the financial inclusion gap for women in rural communities. KAMPALA, Uganda (Oct. 11, 2025) — Fifty Ugandan women in technology have created innovative financial technology, or fintech, solutions designed to bridge the significant financial inclusion gap facing …

Absa Bank Uganda partners with GirlCode to empower women in tech at 2025 Hackathon

The winners were rewarded with digital equipment, including laptops, tablets, and earphones. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with GirlCode, has successfully hosted the 2025 GirlCode Hackathon, empowering 50 women tech enthusiasts in Uganda. The event was part of a continent-wide hackathon spanning 30 hours and engaging 700 women across 8 African cities, focused on fostering innovation, collaboration, and ski…