--- title: Wakandi updates | Africa (2) description: Africa | Our vision is to be the global leader in creating equal financial opportunities. Follow us on our journey. (2) --- Blog # Latest from Wakandi We are here with a clear purpose: be the global leader in creating equal financial opportunities. Follow us on our journey [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [kenya](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/kenya?hsLang=en), [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en), [Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/uganda?hsLang=en), [Wakandi CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi-cams?hsLang=en), [product](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/product?hsLang=en) ##### [5 effective ways to boost SACCO membership growth](https://blog.wakandi.com/5-effective-ways-to-boost-sacco-membership-growth?hsLang=en) Savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) are member-driven organizations that offer members savings, investments and credit facilities to generate revenue. As they operate, they promote a culture of... Jul 12, 2024 12:59:50 PM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/uganda?hsLang=en), [partner-bank](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/partner-bank?hsLang=en), [Sanlam](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/sanlam?hsLang=en), [partnership](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/partnership?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi joins hands with Sanlam to launch life insurance in Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/wakandi-joins-hands-with-sanlam-to-launch-life-insurance-in-uganda?hsLang=en) We are excited to announce that Wakandi and Sanlam Life Insurance (U) Ltd. have come under a strategic partnership to launch the life insurance service for cooperative societies in Uganda. Jul 3, 2024 4:02:11 PM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en), [Loan](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/loan?hsLang=en) ##### [Loan servicing enhancement update: All you need to know](https://blog.wakandi.com/loan-servicing-enhancement-update-all-you-need-to-know?hsLang=en) Loan processing and interest calculation are amongst the core offerings of the Wakandi app. We have brought new updates to these features to enhance the functionality further and provide a... Jun 3, 2024 3:07:33 PM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/uganda?hsLang=en) ##### [Revolutionizing informal finance with the Hunger Project Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/revolutionizing-informal-finance-with-the-hunger-project-uganda?hsLang=en) The informal financial sector in Uganda is fast growing. It is ready to be transformed into a landscape driven by technology and innovative solutions. Feb 16, 2024 12:56:00 PM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [kenya](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/kenya?hsLang=en), [CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cams?hsLang=en) ##### [CAMS to streamline financial year closing for cooperative societies](https://blog.wakandi.com/cams-to-streamline-financial-year-closing-for-cooperative-societies?hsLang=en) The financial year closing for cooperative societies is near. It is when their management committee prepares financial accounts to give a true and fair view of their financial position. They also... Jan 1, 2024 7:12:00 AM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/uganda?hsLang=en), [Airtel](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/airtel?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi and Airtel Money join hands to digitize Uganda’s informal economy](https://blog.wakandi.com/wakandi-and-airtel-money-join-hands-to-digitize-ugandas-informal-economy?hsLang=en) Wakandi has been moving at a rapid pace to digitally transform the informal economy in Uganda. On this journey, we are joining hands with organizations that believe in our vision and enable us to... Dec 6, 2023 1:16:25 PM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/uganda?hsLang=en), [Financial Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/financial-inclusion?hsLang=en) ##### [Navigating pathways to digital financial inclusion in Uganda](https://blog.wakandi.com/navigating-pathways-to-digital-financial-inclusion-in-uganda?hsLang=en) Informal savings and credit unions in Uganda are changing the financial space, especially in rural areas. They are boosting financial inclusion in the regions where people don’t have access to formal... Nov 30, 2023 7:43:55 AM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [insurance](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insurance?hsLang=en), [partnership](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/partnership?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi launches life insurance with Sanlam for SACCOs in Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/wakandi-launches-life-insurance-service-with-sanlam-for-saccos-in-tanzania?hsLang=en) Cooperative societies have always been there for their members and families. This inspires us to give valuable and low-cost financial services to everyone in these groups. We've been doing good work... Aug 15, 2023 10:10:55 AM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Digitization](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digitization?hsLang=en), [Technology](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/technology?hsLang=en), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation?hsLang=en), [Financial Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/financial-inclusion?hsLang=en) ##### [The Significance of Digitizing the Informal Space in Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/the-significance-of-digitizing-the-informal-space-in-africa?hsLang=en) Introduction: Understanding the Informal Space and its Importance in Africa In many countries around the world, the informal sector plays a significant role in their economies, often accounting for... Jul 19, 2023 10:44:41 AM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [AMCOS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/amcos?hsLang=en), [ASDPII](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/asdpii?hsLang=en), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en) ##### [What Wakandi's ASDP II program will do for the AMCOS in Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/what-wakandis-asdp-ii-program-will-do-for-the-amcos-in-africa?hsLang=en) Tanzania Federation of Cooperatives (TFC) and Wakandi Tanzania last year launched a program called ASDP II to improve the financial management capacity of Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies... Feb 16, 2023 7:05:56 AM [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi Tanzania Welcomes New Country Manager: Daudi Boaz Joins the Team](https://blog.wakandi.com/wakandi-tanzania-welcomes-new-country-director?hsLang=en) Wakandi Group AS is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Daudi Boaz as the new Country Manager for Wakandi Tanzania. Feb 2, 2023 8:36:09 AM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en), [CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cams?hsLang=en), [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en) ##### [What we shipped in 2022 for Wakandi CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/what-we-shipped-in-2022-for-wakandi-cams?hsLang=en) What we shipped in 2022 for Wakandi CAMS Wakandi’s culture is to always bring innovative solutions to transform the way SACCOs and microfinance organizations operate. As we are excited to enter... Jan 4, 2023 3:37:05 PM