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Top Contenders for 2024 CIO100 Finalists: Absa, KenGen, and Safaricom Dominate the List

Amidst a competitive landscape, this year's shortlist was compiled following a demanding examination of 721 applications hailing from 18 diverse African nations, signifying a surge in technological involvement and dominance on the continent.

Leading Kenyan Companies Absa, KenGen, and Safaricom Make Top Tier in 2024 CIO100 Contenders
Leading Kenyan Companies Absa, KenGen, and Safaricom Make Top Tier in 2024 CIO100 Contenders

Top Contenders for 2024 CIO100 Finalists: Absa, KenGen, and Safaricom Dominate the List

The CIO100 Awards, often referred to as the 'Oscars of Technology', are gearing up for another grand celebration in November 2024. After a rigorous three-month survey and adjudication process, 150 top organizations from various industries have been shortlisted for this prestigious event.

These organizations span a broad range of sectors, including banking and financial services, manufacturing, insurance, energy and utilities, healthcare, telecommunications, agriculture, and more. Notable companies in the banking and financial services category include Absa Bank SA, First Bank Nigeria, and Standard Chartered Bank. The insurance sector sees prominent names like the Hollard Group and Jubilee Insurance.

In the energy and utilities category, KenGen and the Uganda Electricity Generation Company (UEGCL) are finalists. Agriculture, a cornerstone of the economy in many African nations, is represented by Kenya Tea Packers Limited (KETEPA) and the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA).

The telecommunications category boasts finalists like Safaricom PLC and Mesh Plus Plus. Aga Khan University Hospital is a standout in the healthcare sector. Car and General is a returning company in the manufacturing category.

The CIO100 Awards will provide a platform for networking and collaboration among industry leaders and innovators. This event will serve as a celebration of ingenuity and perseverance in Africa's tech sector, showcasing the resilience of its potential as demonstrated by the finalists.

The CIO100 Awards and Symposium will take place at the Enashipai Resort and Spa in Naivasha, Kenya, from November 20-22, 2024. The event will celebrate the future of Africa's digital landscape, featuring a diverse and talented pool of finalists.

Harry Hare, Chairman of CIO Africa by dx5, added that the event will inspire further breakthroughs and spark meaningful conversations. The CIO100 Awards will not only celebrate technological excellence but also highlight the challenges African organizations have overcome to implement successful digital solutions.

Regrettably, at the time of writing, there are no search results available to identify the ten finalists of the Banking and Financial Services category for the CIO100 Awards 2024. Nonetheless, the excitement and anticipation for this event continue to build as we approach the grand celebration of Africa's tech sector.

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