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Minister Musasizi Speaks on High Mobile Money Transaction Charges

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February 15, 2023
Minister Musasizi Speaks on High Mobile Money Transaction Charges

Hon. Henry Musasizi the state minister for Finance- General Duties speaking at the Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited, Fin-Tech Stakeholders dialogue on achieving a progressive regulatory environment held at Kampala Serena Hotel on 15th Feb, 2023.

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Kampala, 15th February 2023: Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) in collaboration with other Fin-Tech Stakeholders held a dialogue on how to achieve a progressive regulatory environment that supports affordable digital financial inclusion for Uganda.

The fintech sector is regulated by the Bank of Uganda under the National Payments Systems Act (2020) which was enacted in 2020 and whose regulations came into force in June 2021.

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According to the BOU records, as of September 30, 2022, twenty-three (23) entities had been licensed under the NPS Act, 2020 with a recorded volume of UGX3trillion in industry transactions. AMCUL, as a Payment System Operator and Payment Services Provider, was the first licensee to be granted licenses under the new regulations.

Speaking at the stakeholders’ dialogue hosted by AMCUL at Kampala Serena Hotel, AMCUL Managing Director, Japhet Aritho said, “We are delighted to have hosted this engagement as part of our confidence building in this important Fin-Tech sector. The discussions were thought-provoking and set the stage for Innovations, inclusion, and affordability that AMCUL is known for.”

“A dialogue like this helps us to identify the gaps that need to be addressed in terms of regulation, improved services, and new industry developments, among others. We will explore partnerships that create opportunities for shared value from our different expertise that will grow Digital and financial inclusion in this country. I believe the National Payments System is on the right trajectory of growth and depth.”

Mobile financial services have grown tremendously. Currently, the country has about 40.7 million digital wallets shared between mobile network operators and non-mobile network operators, transacting an average of Shs5.99 trillion in person-to-person.

According to June 2022, Bank of Uganda data, the volume of transactions grew from 3.9 billion to 4.8 billion during the same period. This number is projected to grow due to the projected positive economic outlook.

Hon Henry Musasizi, the state minister for Finance- General Duties, acknowledged the growth in the Fintech sector and applauded the players for the good work done.

R-L: Japhet Aritho – AMCUL Managing Director, Andrew Kawere, Ag Director National Payment Systems at Bank of Uganda, Kennedy Kipkemboi, Mobile Money Regulatory Lead at GSMA, and Dennis Musinguzi, the Senior Manager, products and services at MTN Uganda, during a panel session at the Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited, Fin-Tech stakeholders dialogue on achieving a progressive regulatory environment held at Kampala Serena Hotel on 15th Feb 2023.

“Airtel Money, with other players, were very instrumental in maintaining the economy during the difficult covid19 lockdown. I thank you for supporting the government in keeping Uganda working during that difficult time. The growth in mobile money services has been phenomenal since it was introduced 10 years ago. It has deepened financial inclusion, lowered the transaction costs, improved rural access to financial services, and integrating greater customer convenience.”

He said the National Payments Systems Law was put in place by the government to ensure the stability of the overall financial systems and prudent behaviour of financial institutions to minimize risks for consumers and financial institutions.

According to the minister, challenges that must be addressed include cyber insecurity, high transaction charges (which telecoms blame on high taxes) and the high cost of interoperability in electronic payments systems.

“I recommend that we take advantage of the new technologies and new paradigm in financial services delivery.”

He promised to engage the government on the matter of high transaction charges to ascertain whether they are related to taxes as telecoms claim.

“I applaud our regulators like the Bank of Uganda, Financial Intelligence Authority, and Uganda Revenue Authority among others for supporting us in the implementation of the technical and regulatory framework which guides our day-to-day operations. We have made commitments to the development of a fair, predictable and progressive regulatory environment. We will continue to engage to realize these commitments.”

 

 

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