Barbara Birungi facts for kids
Barbara Birungi Mutabazi, born on August 7, 1986, is a talented technologist, business leader, and mentor from Uganda. She is known for helping to start HiveColab, a special place in Kampala, Uganda, where people can work together on technology ideas. Barbara also created Women in Technology Uganda, a group that encourages women and girls to explore careers in technology. Before HiveColab, she worked at Appfrica, an African technology company.
Early Life and Learning
Barbara Birungi Mutabazi was born in Uganda. She studied Information Technology at Makerere University Business School. In 2024, she finished her SFMBA degree at the MIT Sloan School of Management. There, she focused on how technology is used in business management. She also received a special award called the Sloan Fellows Global Scholars Fund Fellowship.
Her Work in Technology
Barbara is a co-founder and manager of HiveColab in Kampala, Uganda. This place is like a hub where people can share ideas and work on new technology projects. It helps young people and businesses grow in the tech world.
She also started Women in Technology Uganda. This group works to inspire and support women and girls who want to have careers in technology. It helps them learn new skills and find opportunities in the tech industry.
Personal Life
Mutabazi lives in Kampala, Uganda. She has four children.