Evelyn Namara

Tech Entrepreneur | Pan Africanist

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@Ruthaine @rkabushenga This I must do! Still researching on how to bring a version of it to UG, that's my kind of s@3t.

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@albertmuc @PSG_English @grok Mschewwwww!

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

You did us proud. Hard loss but we are STILL Champions!

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

A season to be proud of.

We pushed the boundaries over land and sea, and couldn't have done it without your support. Thank you, Gooners ❤️

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@andykristian Nah! We came, we held off the defending champs, until the last second. Penalty shootouts are really a hand of God! So Arsenal are heroes in my eyes! It stings but the kids outdid themselves.

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@unbowed_atwiine I must watch! I can’t afford to watch history as a replay!

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

Nervous but ready! #COYG!

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Standing on the brink of history.

[ICANN @ICANN]

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Alan Barrett, member of the #ICANN Board of Directors and a longtime contributor to the global Internet community. Alan dedicated decades of service to Internet governance and played an important role in the development of the Internet ecosystem in Africa and globally.

Read more about the announcement >> https://t.co/AZc6UGUf5O

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

The African Internet community has lost a gentle giant. Alan Barrett has passed away — and I've lost someone who helped shape who I am.

This photo is from 2018 in Dakar. Alan seated at the front, smiling with quiet pride.

That day, my colleagues and I were on stage at the Africa Internet Summit @AIS_Africa proudly announcing that the next Summit would be held in Kampala, Uganda.

In the photo: me speaking, @IsabelOdida right next to me, @MsKiden next to Isabel and seated at the front, watching with admiration, Alan.

Rewind to 2008, exactly a decade before this moment. I sat in my first Africa Network Operators' Group (@AfNOGWorkshops) class in Abuja, Nigeria. It was the Scalable Internet Services course, and Alan, together with other incredible instructors, led our class. That was the first time I met him. I would go on to meet him at many @AfNOGWorkshops and @AFRINIC gatherings over the years — in Morocco, Nairobi, Kampala, Blantyre, Gaborone, and others.

One thing always stood out. Alan was a gentle soul, a quiet leader, articulate, deeply knowledgeable, and, most importantly, an advocate for diversity and inclusion. He cared so much about building the African Internet.

His accolades are widely known. In 1990, he helped establish the first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial ISP.

In 1997, he co-authored the proposal to create AFRINIC and served on the steering committee that brought it into being. He served on the AFRINIC Board (2004–2009), was a member of the NRO NC (2004–2014), and was appointed CEO of AFRINIC in 2015, a role he held until 2019.

Up until his death, he served on the @ICANN Board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation.

For me, on a personal level, I'll remember him as a gentle leader — one who cared so deeply, and whose impact will be felt for years to come.

I'm so glad our paths crossed. I'm so glad you helped build the foundations that made me who I am today.

Rest well, Alan. Your contribution to the Internet ecosystem will never be forgotten.

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@andykristian @Rwakakamba @Arsenal Eish. We need this kanzu. @ekiruluta come here

[The World in Atwiine's Eyes (⁠✷⁠‿⁠✷⁠) @unbowed_atwiine]

@enamara Did she just say "My Girl" I am not talking to anyone till next year 🤩😍🔥

Thank you My Girl😍🔥 I will do well to make you proud!

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

That’s my girl. I see you champ. This is a great class you will be facilitating.

[The World in Atwiine's Eyes (⁠✷⁠‿⁠✷⁠) @unbowed_atwiine]

Dear Entrepreneur,

Are you looking to use AI to grow your business, improve efficiency, and stay competitive in today’s fast-changing market?

I am facilitating a Hi Innovator Virtual Masterclass on how to use AI to Grow and Scale Your Business and if you're a business I have a surprise for you!

To help you decide if you want to join or not, we will discuss

✅ How AI implies to business ( Practical stuff here, not theory)
✅ Identify AI opportunities in your business
✅ Use AI tools without technical expertise
✅ Create a simple AI integration plan

📅 Friday, 29th May 2026
🕒 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EAT
📍 Online via Microsoft Teams

👉 Register here: https://t.co/qY5aQhkrQO

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

Yes sir! Congratulations.

[Musana Felix @musanafelix46]

Debut marathon ✅🏃🏾‍♂️

Proud to have completed the @CTMarathon Cape Town Marathon!

A huge thank you to my @paceathletesC1 teammates whose encouragement and support inspired me all the way to the finish line.

We run stronger together. 🙏🏾🔥
No one is limited🙏🏿

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@Mcjuliokato @niyimic Hahaha AAA dresses? Don’t send lifestyle auditors my way 😅

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@LornaP33 @Mcjuliokato Thank you!!!!

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

Such an important conversation we had. I’m glad that we are aligned on what needs to be done to transform our sector!

Let’s do more runs where we think and challenge ourselves.

[Julio.Natumanya Kato @Mcjuliokato]

This morning, @enamara proudly revealed her “zero mileage” running shoe...😀
As we ran together, I had the privilege of sharing clever (amagyezi) with this celebrated WOMEN IN TECH champion on one of the most important conversations of our time - digital adoption and financial inclusion.
Our discussion highlighted that true digital transformation is not just about introducing new technology # Success comes from changing human habits, building trust, and creating an ecosystem where all stakeholders work together. Tele companies, government institutions, financial players, and innovators must collaborate to create practical solutions that work for everyone - from corporate executives to the Maama Mboga in the local market.
We reflected on how MOMO and all other online transactions have transformed lives, yet challenges still remain- (Toteka sente ku simu yange bamanja) caused by high taxes, transaction charges, and interest rates which continue to slow down mass adoption. True - Many people still hesitate when asked to “put money on mobile money” because of the associated costs and limited trust in digital systems.
As UG embraces the digital economy, there is hope that the new minister @JaneRuth_Aceng will champion policies that encourage affordable, accessible, and inclusive online transactions. The future of digital adoption will depend on making tech simple, affordable, and beneficial for ordinary citizens.@Wazalendo05_Ug

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@tom_kabali @MosesRutahigwa @CTMarathon You did well. Not the result you had hoped for but we were all rooting for you all and you all did us proud.

Celebrate this one and train for the next!

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@olemukan @tom_kabali @CTMarathon Omwana mutwale! 😅

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@wdouglas81 @tom_kabali @niyimic @LornaP33 @paceathletesC1 @AnitaKomukama @amavaworld @jk_Omuhweju @TheeGondis @garandyjustus 😅🤣🤣 kasita oyogela!

[Evelyn Namara @enamara]

@wdouglas81 @AnitaKomukama @tom_kabali @paceathletesC1 @niyimic @amavaworld @jk_Omuhweju @TheeGondis @garandyjustus @CTMarathon Those are small small things. We are ready! 😅 training block activated