We are honored to celebrate Evelyn Namara as our first-ever Spidd’s Tech She-Roe 2025—a visionary leader driving innovation, financial inclusion, and social change through technology.
Why We Chose Evelyn Namara?
Evelyn is a trailblazing technologist and entrepreneur whose work has reshaped Uganda’s digital landscape. As the founder of Vouch Digital, she has leveraged technology to combat fraud and enhance transparency in humanitarian aid, managing over $3 billion in transactions and impacting 250,000+ lives.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Evelyn plays a crucial role in shaping financial and telecom sectors as a board member of KCB Bank Uganda & MTN Mobile Money Uganda. Her expertise continues to influence digital transformation and financial inclusion across the region.
A Legacy of Innovation & Leadership
Her contributions to the tech ecosystem have earned her multiple prestigious awards, including:
🏆 Anita Borg Change Agent Award (2012)
🏆 Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent Under 40 (2018)
🏆 MTN Innovation Awards & Uganda Communications Commission ACIA Awards
Evelyn is also passionate about mentorship and innovation, working with Innovation Village and Village Enterprise to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Her dedication to using technology for good embodies the essence of a Tech She-Roe—breaking barriers, driving change, and inspiring the future.
👏 Truely A Woman Worth Celebrating #TechSheRoes #WomenInTech #Innovation #SpiddAfrica #WomenWeek Learn More About Spidd’s Tech She-roes Campaign, Link:https://www.spiddafrica.com/2025/02/24/spidds-tech-she-roes-2025-honoring-women-leading-ugandas-tech-revolution/
