The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa launching the state of entrepreneurship report in Uganda Uganda’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for an impressive 90% of the private sector, contributing 75% to GDP and employing over 3 million people. Despite this critical role, the MSME sector
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Women entrepreneurs at the Annual Women Business Leadership Conference 2024 dfcu Bank recently partnered with the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) to empower and recognize the achievements of women entrepreneurs at the Annual Women Business Leadership Conference 2024 and Award Dinner Gala held on November 28th and 29th, 2024,
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Ruth Ajuna has been able to finish her rental units thanks to dfcu GROW loan Ruth Ajuna is living proof of how determination and access to the right financial support can transform lives. A farmer and entrepreneur from Hoima District, Ruth has cultivated a thriving business in sugarcane, coffee, and lentils
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Uganda Agro-dealers /internet For years, Gillian Kiconco, a dedicated young woman from Rubanda District, dreamed of making a difference in Uganda’s agricultural sector. With a Diploma in Crop Production and a Bachelor’s in Crop Science, she had all the knowledge and passion but faced a harsh reality after graduation: there
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Catherine Poran, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Business Incubator Entrepreneurs have been advised that an important part of doing business is being compliant in regards to the relevant regulatory rules in place. Speaking during a panel discussion under the theme, ‘Compliance and why many Ugandan MSMEs fail to seize lucrative
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Siddy Latabu is earning big from fish trading business For the past nine years, Siddy Latabu has been trading in fish, supplying silver fish and smoked fish in Kitgum Main Market to sellers in Kitgum and neighboring districts including Pader, Agago, and Lamwo. But it wasn’t until she discovered dfcu Bank’s
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By William Kayongo, Head Enterprise Banking dfcu Bank Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Uganda’s economy, contributing significantly to job creation, innovation, and economic growth. According to the Uganda Investment Authority, SMEs account for about 90% of the private sector, employ more than 2.5 million people, and
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Entrepreneurs posing for a photo after the networking event. The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL), hosted a successful event over the weekend under the theme; “Risk Management and Resilience: Leaving No One Behind,” drawing hundreds of participants from various sectors including entrepreneurs, industry experts and stakeholders. The event focused on building
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Hope Nakayenze, Ag. Chief Risk Officer dfcu bank, addressing women during the dfcu GROW launch and business training in Jinja City dfcu Bank has today launched the GROW initiative in Eastern Uganda to support women entrepreneurs in the region with financial support and business training to scale their businesses. The event,
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The Executive Director of Housing Finance Bank Peace K. Ayebazibwe (Second left) and Connie Kekihembo, CEO of UWEAL(third left) pose for a group photo after signing an agreement between Housing Finance Bank and UWEAL. Housing Finance Bank (HFB) today advances its goal of empowering women with the launch of the
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