Mojaloop Community Central: Juliana Gordon

Community Council Minutes 2025-09-08

Juliana Gordon — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:29:14 +0000

1.0 WELCOME, ROLL CALL, AGENDA REVIEW, MINUTES APPROVAL

Mr. Simeon Oriko welcomed the group, called the meeting to order at 9:04 AM ET and reviewed the agenda. Quorum was not reached.

2.0 MOJALOOP CONVENING UPDATE

Mr. Oriko updated the Council on activities surrounding the upcoming Convening. A request was previously sent to Council members for recommendations of those who could sit on the Program Advisory Committee. None have been submitted. The goal of the PAC is to create a draft agenda, champion the event within participant organizations, and bring in more speakers.
Mr. Oriko asked the group if we should move forward with the PAC, which the Council affirmed. Mr. Oriko then requested names of proposed participants by end of day Tuesday, 9 September.
It was proposed that the PAC consist of three MLF staff members and three external volunteers, which the group agreed with. Ms. Reica Rampersadh volunteered to participate in the PAC as a volunteer.

ACTION: Mr. Oriko will bring the proposal of the PAC including three MLF staff members and three volunteers back to leadership, and requests that Council members check in with their proposed volunteers, submitting them by EOD Tuesday, 9 September.

MLF has been pursuing Central Bank of Kenya in cohost role of event. Innocent Ephraim, Steve Haley, and Victor Malu have spoken with Kenya Bank Association and Central Bank of Kenya which have tentatively agreed to participate as cohost. Mr. Haley will be making the final decision of which/both will serve in the role. If Council members have any thoughts, they should contact Mr. Haley.

ACTION: Council members should consider submitting sessions to the Convening and registering for the event.

4.0 ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:23 AM ET.

Community Council Minutes 2025-07-14

Juliana Gordon — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:49:00 +0000

1.0 WELCOME, ROLL CALL, AGENDA REVIEW, MINUTES APPROVAL

Mr. Simeon Oriko welcomed the group, called the meeting to order at 9:04 AM ET and reviewed the agenda. Quorum was reached, and the Minutes of 2 June meeting were approved.

2.0 MOJACOM 28 UPDATE

Mr. Oriko reported that the Virtual Convening is next week. The focus of the event is technical but it will also cover key topics in discussions. Updates for all workstreams in Community.io as of July 3. 70-80 registrants, expecting more.

3.0 COMMUNITY MEETING IN NAIROBI

Mr. Innocent Ephraim reviewed the proposal to engage local stakeholders and identify a lead institution to champion the Convening with their government and banks.
Mr. Oriko reports that the Foundation welcomes this but isn’t sure how to implement.
Coordinated by IPSL or Central Bank, Kenya Bankers Association, gov’t agency/dept responsible for Financial Inclusion.
There is a need to create a value proposition for Conveners. Suggestions were as follows:
Benefits for convener: co-branding, financial inclusion agenda and alignment, opportunity to shape national policy or their agenda as co-created during engagement
No financial commitment would be required from conveners. MLF would request that they invite local entities and help to co-create the agenda.
The Program Committee should include representatives from Central Bank Kenya, FSD Kenya, and Fintech association.
Mr. Oriko recommended a call with Mr. Victor Malu once scope and value prop is complete to determine the best way to approach Central Bank of Kenya. Mr. Ephraim will also participate, and Mr. Oriko requested additional Community Council members join if able.

ACTION: Mr. Oriko will draft a document outlining Benefits to and expectations of conveners and share with community council members for review before approaching Central Bank Kenya for a meeting.

4.0 ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:58 AM ET.

Community Council Minutes 2025-06-02

Juliana Gordon — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:04:52 +0000

1.0 WELCOME, ROLL CALL, AGENDA REVIEW, MINUTES APPROVAL

Mr. Innocent Ephraim welcomed the group, called the meeting to order at 9:05 AM ET and reviewed the agenda. Quorum was reached, and the Minutes of 24 March, 28 April, and 19 May meetings were approved.

2.0 EXPANDING COUNTRY AND REGIONAL PARTICIPATION IN THE MOJALOOP COMMUNITY

Mr. Innocent Ephraim requested additional feedback on this document. Discussion was held.
It was noted that champions would need direction and responsibilities from Mojaloop to fulfill their roles.
Mr. Ephraim requested Council members review the document by the end of the day.

ACTION: Virtual to send out document for final round of comments.
ACTION:Council members to review the document and provide feedback directly within by end of day 2 June.

3.0 ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:33 AM ET.

Community Council Minutes 2025-05-19

Juliana Gordon — Wed, 21 May 2025 18:43:47 +0000

1.0 WELCOME, ROLL CALL, AGENDA REVIEW, MINUTES APPROVAL

Mr. Simeon Oriko welcomed the group, called the meeting to order at 9:05 AM ET and reviewed the agenda. Quorum was not reached, and the Minutes of 24 March and 28 April meetings were not approved.

2.0 EXPANDING COUNTRY AND REGIONAL PARTICIPATION IN THE MOJALOOP COMMUNITY

Mr. Innocent Ephraim introduced an initiative to make Community meetings more inclusive moving forward, and attract more attention at the country level for Convenings. This would involve collaborating with host country financial institutions to serve as convener and champion Mojaloop’s work at the national level. Mr. Ephraim referred to a document that had been previously circulated to the group for review, and requested feedback from the Council. Discussion was held.
It was proposed that parliamentarians and government officials also be included in this initiative to encourage additional advocacy at the lawmaking level. Civil society members were also proposed for inclusion.
As the 22-24 July Convening will be fully virtual, this initiative would be implemented at the 21-23 October Convening in East Africa (location TBC).

ACTION: Mr. Oriko to add document to Google drive and distribute for feedback.
ACTION: Council members to review the document and provide feedback directly within by Thursday 29 May.
ACTION: Mr. Oriko to take semi-final version of document to the internal Mojaloop team for buy-in and bring feedback to the upcoming 2 June Council meeting for next steps.

5.0 ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:46 AM ET.

Community Council Minutes 2025-04-28

Juliana Gordon — Thu, 01 May 2025 20:54:22 +0000

1.0 WELCOME, ROLL CALL, AGENDA REVIEW, MINUTES APPROVAL
• Mr. Simeon Oriko welcomed the group, called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM ET and reviewed the agenda and Minutes of the 24 March meeting. An edit was submitted to the 24 March Minutes: Ms. Reica Rampersadh was absent from this meeting. This edit has been reflected. Quorum was not reached, and the Minutes of 24 March meeting were not approved.

2.0 ACCELERATOR PROGRAM REVIEW
• Mr. Oriko reviewed the Accelerator Program objectives and schedule, and noted that the kickoff call was held on 28 April. He reported that 25 organizations submitted applications and 22 were selected for the program. There are 64 participants total from varied locations.
• Mr. Oriko noted that office hours will be held weekly during the 14-week program, and that Community Council members may be called upon to support these sessions.
• It was suggested that Accelerator participants be invited to an upcoming Community Council meeting for an open Q&A forum. Mr. Oriko will arrange this around week five or six of the program.

3.0 ADOPTION OF PRODUCT COUNCIL CHANGES
• Mr. Paul Makin presented proposed Product Council changes, which require the Community Council’s endorsement. The goal of these changes is to increase attendance, better align with needs, improve decision making/prioritization, and result in a more strategic council.
• The proposed changes include replacing weekly meetings with knowledge sharing initiatives, including focused webinars on product features; continuing monthly workstream-lead meetings; structured workstream monitoring; and the creation of an elected product ideation group to help shape a long-term roadmap.
• Discussion was held. It was suggested that regulatory challenges be included as a webinar. Ms. Reica Rampersadh will assist with this.

DECISION: The Community Council provided their endorsement of the proposed changes.
ACTION: Mr. Oriko will connect with Mr. Makin to facilitate next steps.

4.0 AOB:
• The next Community Council meeting will take place on 5 May, then the meeting cadence will return to normal. The following meeting will take place on 19 May.
• Mr. Oriko reported that data from Convening attendees is currently being reviewed and will be shared with the Council at a future meeting.

5.0 ADJOURN: Meeting adjourned at 9:58 AM ET.

Community Council Agenda 2025-04-28

Juliana Gordon — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:15:46 +0000

Community Council Meeting
28 April 2025
via conference call

Agenda

Welcome and Roll Call
Approval of 24 March 2025 Minutes
Adoption of Product Council Changes
Community Growth Brainstorm
AOB
Adjourn