Tuesday, August 4, 2020

BUSINESS UPDATE: How COVID-19 has threatened regional trade gains.






I was hosted on Morning at NTV to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on regional trade. 

Well as COVID-19 has disrupted trade, all is not lost. We must embrace the new normal and work together to enhance trade.  


#IncludeEveryOne Summit : Damali Ssali speaks about Financial Inclusion for Informal Traders.





Include Everyone program is a collection of related financial inclusion outreach projects including hackathon, expo, summit, awards and research. The projects are managed in a synchronized way to obtain maximum benefits of ensuring impactful engagement  of financial inclusion stakeholders to effectively promote approaches that will enable financial inclusion for everyone.

The 2019 Include EveryOne Summit was held on 20th September at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. It was attended by over 300 digital and financial leaders from across Africa.



The Innovation Village is redefining the entrepreneurship ecosystem-Damali Ssali #IdeationCorner Ep4



Innovation is the foundation block of any successful enterprise.

In this episode, I sat down with CK Japheth, the founder and CEO of the Innovation Village.

The Innovation Village is Uganda’s launchpad for leading innovators and entrepreneurs co-creating the future through the smart application of technology.

Watch and share widely.


Golola Moses talks about his Academy and Nurturing Talent - Damali Ssali #IdeationCorner Episode 3.





Golola Moses is a man of many hats - sports champion, movie star, self-made celebrity and NOT a joking subject. In this episode, he gives an update on his talent academy, and shares insights on grooming successful sports personalities. Enjoy!


Mindset Coders is introducing coding to teenagers - Damali Ssali Ideation Corner Episode 2




Technology is taking the lead in global development.

In this episode, Valentine Masicha tells us how her organisation - Mindset Coders, is preparing kids and teens for the future.

Enjoy and share any feedback. 


FinTechs enhancing Financial Inclusion: Damali Ssali Ideation Corner Episode 1



Welcome to the first episode of the Ideation Corner where I host expert personalities who have conceptualised ideas, developed ideas and implemented ideas.

In this episode, I hosted Innocent Kawooya the co-founder and CEO of HiPipo. Enjoy and I look forward to your feedback. 




Speech by Damali Ssali at 2020 URA Women's Day Conference


The 3rd Annual URA Women’s Conference 2020 was held on 04/03/2020 at

Hotel Africana, attracting over 1000 Women in Trade and Business from allover Uganda.

It was organized by URA in partnership with Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) Women's League. 

I delivered a speech on what Women in Trade must do to be competitive not only in Uganda but also East Africa and the rest of the world.

Enjoy and remember to leave a comment.