Name
Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu
Region
English-Speaking Africa Advocate
Years
2026-2027
Company
Lupiya
Title
Co-Founder & CEO
Industry
FinTech
Country
Zambia
First name
Meet
Evelyn
Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lupiya, a Zambian fintech providing accessible digital financial solutions for individuals and businesses. A leading figure at the intersection of financial services and technology, she has grown Lupiya from a resource-lean startup into a multiple million-dollar business and now serves more than 130,000 customers, with a deliberate focus on women and micro and small enterprises.
Recognition and awards
A multiple award winner and alumna of Google's Black Founders Fund, Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Cavendish.
