Cohort 56
Business & Entrepreneurship
Maria Gorrettie Namuddu
Cohort 56
Business & Entrepreneurship
Central Region
District / Location
Kampala
Sector / Industry
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,
Portfolio / Website
Leadership Story
Biography & Impact
Maria is a fintech leader, digital transformation advocate, and financial inclusion champion dedicated to reshaping Africa’s financial landscape. As Chief Operations Officer at Kanzu Finance Limited, she drives the adoption of AI-driven automation and digital banking solutions that streamline SACCO and MFI operations, enabling seamless onboarding, efficient data migration, and improved lending accessibility.
Recognised as one of 2024 "40 Women Under 40" pioneering change in the fintech space, Maria has played a pivotal role in advancing digital financial inclusion through innovative, scalable fintech solutions. She successfully led the onboarding of 30+ SACCOs within two weeks, optimising operational efficiency and expanding access to financial services for underserved communities.
A sought-after speaker, Maria has previously presented at the Interledger Summit 2024, advocating for open micro-loan infrastructure.
Recognised as one of 2024 "40 Women Under 40" pioneering change in the fintech space, Maria has played a pivotal role in advancing digital financial inclusion through innovative, scalable fintech solutions. She successfully led the onboarding of 30+ SACCOs within two weeks, optimising operational efficiency and expanding access to financial services for underserved communities.
A sought-after speaker, Maria has previously presented at the Interledger Summit 2024, advocating for open micro-loan infrastructure.