VOICED : Ahorro por telefono en Uganda

Max, a taxi driver in Kampala, uses the Mafutago app to find the best fuel prices. The app, developed by Ugandan students, helps users compare prices at different gas stations, showing significant savings. Despite its benefits, Mafutago has a small user base, mainly tech-savvy individuals. Ugandan tech companies face challenges like high bank interest rates and limited online transactions. However, a new class of entrepreneurs is emerging, driving economic growth in Uganda, projected at 4% by the IMF in 2012.

What is the primary function of the Mafutago app used by Max?

• To find the best taxi routes

• To book taxi rides for customers

• To locate the cheapest fuel prices

• To connect with other taxi drivers

What is the significance of the Mafutago app for drivers in Uganda?

• It provides valuable fuel price information

• It helps them find new customers

• It connects them with international markets

• It offers discounts on car maintenance

Who primarily uses the Mafutago app?

• Tech-savvy individuals using social media

• People unfamiliar with technology

• Elderly people in rural areas

• Traditional business owners

What is one of the main challenges faced by Ugandan tech startups?

• Abundance of online transaction options

• Excessive government support

• High-interest rates on loans

• Lack of interest in technology

What economic growth rate is Uganda expected to achieve according to the IMF?

• 2%

• 4%

• 6%

• 8%