dfcu Bank, in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited, has crowned the winners of the Season 7 dfcu Rising Woman Awards 2025, recognising outstanding women entrepreneurs whose innovation, resilience, and leadership are driving economic transformation across Uganda. The national awards gala, held at dfcu Bank headquarters in Nakasero, brought together women entrepreneurs from across the country, alongside industry leaders, policymakers, and development partners, reinforcing a shared commitment to women’s economic empowerment. Winners Overall winner Melanie Joyce Nabukwasi received a UGX 15 million cash prize. She was followed by Lillian Doreen Najjemba of The Kitchen as first runner-up, taking UGX 10 million,…
dfcu Bank and Monitor Publications Crown Season 7 Rising Woman Champions, Celebrating Uganda’s Top Women Entrepreneurs Season 7 Awards Honour Innovation, Resilience, and Leadership Driving Inclusive Growth Across Uganda

L-R, Barbara Ofwono Buyondo, CEO of Victorious Education Services, Overall winner Melanie Joyce Nabukwasi, Nation Media Group, Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa and Annette Kiconco, Head Retail Banking Officer at dfcu pose for a group photo during the Rising Woman Awards night at dfcu Bank Head Offices in Nakasero.