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Today we are at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala for the Airtel API launch. Stay tuned to find out how we are setting you up for easy and convenient cashless payments. #AirtelMoney #OpenApi

@japhetaritho @Manoj5571 @Amitkapur75
@kamaunjorogeh @dabirungi @NByuma

@japhetaritho @Manoj5571 @Amitkapur75 @kamaunjorogeh @dabirungi @NByuma In attendance, today are stakeholders in the online payment industries including @SafeBoda, Response Innovation Lab, @MFS_Africa, Iotec Limited, @ensibuuko, Hamwe, NFT, Amrin Financial, Sure Pay and @UNCDF among others.

#AirtelMoney #OpenAPI

@japhetaritho @Manoj5571 @Amitkapur75 @kamaunjorogeh @dabirungi @NByuma @SafeBoda @MFS_Africa @ensibuuko @UNCDF While marking his opening remarks, the MD of Airtel Money @japhetaritho says that today is a great day for the industry because there has been a need to integrate our platforms through the #OpenAPI to ensure that our services are secure.
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@japhetaritho @Manoj5571 @Amitkapur75 @kamaunjorogeh @dabirungi @NByuma @SafeBoda @MFS_Africa @ensibuuko @UNCDF “I want to reecho our commitment that we are not going to stop innovating until everybody in this country is financially included safely through innovative ways,” @japhetaritho says.
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Donald Twesiga our Director of IT, on his part, says that with partners like @UNCDF, we can make something that used to be for only privileged companies available for everybody and that there is no better opportunity than this to be in the business space.
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@UNCDF “The Airtel API enables software applications to interact with each other by controlling how requests are made and handled. Its goals include; ease of access through the internet, simple, flexible and easy to use with common web services.” Twesiga says
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@UNCDF “It also makes very clear and understandable documentation about the API, ensures API requests are authentic, automated, authorized, validated, cleansed, and can still be processed when the services are under load,” Twesiga adds
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@UNCDF Mr Chris Lukolyo (@Lukolyo) Country Digital Lead,
@UNCDF while making his opening statement says that the UNCDF is the UN’s catalytic financing entity. It finds innovative ways to provide underserved communities with to acquire capital. #OpenAPI

@UNCDF @Lukolyo “@UNCDF works with governments to create an enabling policy environment. Since 2019, UnCDF has created an inclusive digital financial program. We work with partners like Airtel to money financial services to rural communities that might be left behind. @Lukolyo says
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Mr Manoj Murali (@Manoj5571), the Airtel MD while making his remarks recalls that the response to the #UGNeedsMoreOfU campaign showed that digital inclusion is needed throughout the county.
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@Manoj5571 “We understand the role and need of providing a platform for innovation that improves financial inclusion. Hon Minister, I am pleased to announce that Airtel is now 5G ready. We have 11 sites already tested and ready when approvals are received.” @Manoj5571 says
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@Manoj5571 “I want to thank @UNCDF for partnering with us to create financial inclusion services in Uganda including northern Uganda,” @Manoj5571 adds

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@Manoj5571 @UNCDF Dr @CHRISBARYOMUNS1, Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance while speaking at the launch of Airtel Money #OpenAPI expresses enthusiasm for the new innovation because they show that the country is progressing.

“I feel happy and encouraged that we are getting products and innovations like the open APIs. The world has moved. We are making a lot of progress in this country particularly when you look at communication compared to 40 years ago.” @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 says
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@CHRISBARYOMUNS1 “I want to appreciate the role played by Airtel in the journey of transformation in this country. There has been a technological evolution. I want to thank Airtel for this innovation and for inviting us to witness this innovation.” @CHRISBARYOMUNS1 adds
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Dr @CHRISBARYOMUNS1, Minister of Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance officially launches the #OpenAPI

To get started with the #OpenAPI, go to developers.airtel.africa/home.

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