women in business Archives – CEO East Africa

How a dfcu GROW Loan transformed a Hoima farmer’s business and livelihood

by Brian EmorutCompany News Finance News & Analysis Women in BusinessDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

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…

dfcu Bank partners with UWEAL for the Annual Women Business Leadership Conference 2024

by Brian EmorutCompany News Finance News & Analysis Women in BusinessDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

dfcu Bank 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…

dfcu Bank fuels business growth for women in Eastern Uganda with new GROW Loan program

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

dfcu Bank has launched the GROW Loan initiative in Eastern Uganda to support women entrepreneurs in the region with financial support and business training to scale their businesses. The event,…

dfcu Bank launches GROW initiative to women entrepreneurs in Western Uganda

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024

dfcu Bank yesterday officially launched the GROW initiative in Western Uganda, aimed at providing financial support and capacity building for women entrepreneurs. The initiative, which targets women-owned businesses, is designed…

A New Era for Women in Business: dfcu Bank launches GROW Loan initiative to Owino market traders in Kampala

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

dfcu Bank has today rolled out its GROW initiative to traders in Owino, Downtown Kampala, marking a significant step forward in empowering Uganda’s women entrepreneurs. Owino, a bustling commercial hub…

Women in Business: How Lynette Akol grew her Krystal Ice business with dfcu’s Rising Woman initiative

by Paul MurungiProfiles Women in BusinessSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024

Lynette Akol is the proprietor of Krystal Ice Limited (KIL), a company that prides itself in producing a variety of ice products ranging from ice flakes, ice cubes, healthy and…

Finance Trust Bank launches UGX23 billion GROW fund for women in business, agriculture and trade

by Paul MurungiCompany NewsAugust 21, 2024August 26, 2024

Finance Trust Bank has launched a UGX 23 billion kitty in GROW loans to over 3000 women during a financial literacy training program at UMA Multi-purpose hall in Kampala. Ms…

dfcu Bank lauded for 60 Years of Financial Innovation and Customer Commitment

by Paul MurungiCompany News The Big StoryJuly 1, 2024August 12, 2024

dfcu Bank marked its 60th anniversary at a grand gala, celebrating six decades of operation and impactful service towards fulfilling its purpose of ‘Transforming Lives and Businesses. The Diamond anniversary event, hosted at Mestil Hotel, Kampala, brought together distinguished guests, including government officials, business leaders, clients, and partners, to commemorate the Bank’s remarkable journey and legacy in Uganda. The night…

WOMEN FIXING UGANDA: Amanda Kabagambe, Partner and Head of East Africa, TLG Capital

by Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big Story Women In LeadershipJune 13, 2024June 13, 2024

Amanda Kabagambe is a Partner and Head of East Africa for TLG Capital. She is also the Chairperson of the Uganda Chapter and a Member Board of Directors of the…

I&M Bank celebrates Mother’s Day with donations to expectant mothers at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya

by Paul MurungiCompany News News & AnalysisMay 13, 2024May 14, 2024

I&M Bank Uganda yesterday donated 500 mama kits and eight emergency trolleys to St. Francis Hospital Nsambya in commemoration of this year’s Mother’s Day as a demonstration of the bank’s commitment to maternal health and women’s empowerment. The whole package donated was worth UGX 42.4 million. During the event, the bank also showcased the I&M Free SACCO Account, a new…