A World Bank-funded project designed to empower women entrepreneurs across Uganda, popularly known as ‘GROW’, is facing significant challenges, with a new report revealing that a massive Shs41.22 billion in funding remains unspent. The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for…
As policymakers and industry leaders converge at the 2nd Annual Regional Industrialisation Conference in Kampala, a critical conversation is taking centre stage: the relentless battle against illicit trade. The conference, themed “Enhancing policy advocacy for sustainable regional industrial growth,” shone…
In a bid to promote financial inclusion and support the government’s objective of economic growth, the Uganda Development Bank (UBD) has launched the Women Prosper Loans. This innovative financial product is specifically designed to empower female entrepreneurs, providing them with…
As the backbone of Uganda’s economy, small businesses play a vital role in driving growth and development. However, navigating the complexities of running a small business can be daunting, and many entrepreneurs struggle to avoid common mistakes that can be…
The Government of Uganda, in partnership with Centenary Bank and the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), has launched a groundbreaking initiative to empower women entrepreneurs through the GROW project. This project has already enabled over 2,073 women to access funds…