Jovia Kisakye
2024 Fellow
Founder and CEO, Bulamu Bridge AI Technologies
Jovia Kisaakye is a social entrepreneur from Uganda. She’s the Founder and CEO of Bulamu Bridge AI Technologies; a healthcare company dedicated to leveraging digital technologies to increase access to healthcare services and products among women, young people, and adolescents in Uganda. With a mission to bridge healthcare gaps and enhance the quality of life through innovative solutions, Jovia’s leadership and dedication are the driving forces behind Bulamu Bridge AI’s impactful initiatives.
Jovia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Statistics, which has equipped her with the analytical skills and expertise necessary to drive data-driven decision-making within the company. Her commitment to sustainable development and youth empowerment is evident in her active roles as a youth representative at the African Union Youth Reference Committee and a YALI alumna.
Under her leadership, Bulamu Bridge AI has achieved significant milestones, including the successful implementation of the My FemiHub app, AI powered website, and WhatsApp chatbots, which collectively increase access to maternal and reproductive healthcare (SRHR) services and products. Her dedication to innovation and social impact has earned her recognition from numerous reputable organizations worldwide. She has received awards from the Ruforum Network, NSSF Hi-innovator Award, UNFPA ETP Award, African SME Young Entrepreneur’s Award, Tony Elumelu Foundation Award, Unleash India Lab, Clinton Global Initiative, Because International, and Yunus Environmental Hub, among others. She was recognized for her role in circular economy and sustainability at the World Investment Forum in 2023, where she received the Empretec Women in Business Award by UNCTAD.