The launch was graced by top women in business dfcu Bank, in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited has officially launched Season 7 of the dfcu Rising Woman Initiative, a national campaign aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, networks, and resources they need to thrive. Launched at Mestil Hotel
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GROW Project Officials Plan Changes To Boost Loan Uptake Among Women Entrepreneurs
Aggrey Kibenge, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development Officials managing the World Bank-funded Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project, which offers low-interest loans to women entrepreneurs, are moving to revise access requirements following low uptake in some areas. Under this 217-million-dollar
Read MoreHousing Finance Bank Launches Business Clinics to Empower Over Ugandan SMEs & Women in Business
Peace Ayebazibwe (Extreme Left front row) poses for a group photo at the launch of the HFB Business Clinic Housing Finance Bank has announced the launch of the HFB Business Clinics — a transformative platform dedicated to fostering sustainable business growth for Ugandan women as well as small and medium
Read MoreTeam from Standard Chartered and Innovation Village shared a picture moment with the Chief Guest - Hon Asamo during the launch of Women in Tech Program Uganda’s entrepreneurial landscape is set to receive a significant skilling and financial boost following the launch of the Women in Tech Uganda Accelerator Program,
Read MoreJohnnie Walker Blue Club Goes Younger, Partners With Dean Munene To Host Peers To An Exclusive Celebration Of Bold Leadership And Rare Whisky
This edition of the Johnnie Walker Blue Club will offer more than luxurious whisky and provide a refreshed space for next-gen thinkers to connect, share ideas, and celebrate excellence. This Saturday - April 12, the Johnnie Walker Blue Club returns with a bold step into the future, as they usher
Read MoreTraders in Kikuubo, a busy business hub in the heart of Kampala Government is proposing offering tax exemption to startup businesses so as to encourage them to grow. The revelation was made by Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance while appearing before Parliament’s Finance Committee to present the seven
Read MoreL-R: Ivan Mandela, CEO of SHONA Capital with Simon Mwebaze, Managing Director of Cornerstone Asset Managers sign the $500,000 [UGX1.84 billion] investment partnership agreement. SHONA Capital, a Ugandan investment firm focused on supporting high-growth Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda with the capital they need to flourish, has announced
Read MoreThe MTN Uganda Team delivered a token of appreciation to Kiiza (Front row 3R) As part of its Women’s Month celebrations, MTN Uganda’s Business Segment Manager, Justina Icabala paid a special visit to dfcu Bank’s Executive Director & Chief Corporate and Institutional Banking Officer, Kate Kabaingi Kiiza to recognize her
Read MoreThe event was graced by women entrepreneurs from all sectors. Equity bank officials equipped them with knowledge on business growth Equity Bank continues to champion women empowerment through financial literacy, business planning, and entrepreneurial skills fueling socio-economic growth. In a significant step to empower women entrepreneurs in Eastern Uganda, the
Read MoreInterview: dfcu Bank Offers Expert Advice To Women Entrepreneurs On How To Mitigate Business Risks, Ensure Growth
Hope Lorna Nakhayenze, the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at dfcu Bank dfcu Bank is a pioneer in empowering female-led businesses through its Women in Business (WiB) program, the dfcu Rising Woman initiative, and other tailored financial solutions. In celebration of International Women's Day 2025, themed 'Accelerate Action,' we sat down
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