Agricultural finance Archives

Annette Kiconco is Chief Retail Banking Officer, dfcu Bank.

From Seasons to Systems: Rethinking How Uganda Finances Agriculture.

By Annette Kiconco At the start of every planting season, thousands of Ugandan farmers confront the same calculation: when to plant, how much to invest, and whether to absorb risk without guaranteed

January 29, 2026

Thought Leadership

Steady movement of goods reflects strong order pipelines, though access to credit remains a key constraint for many businesses.

Unlocking Africa’s agricultural trillions: Standard Bank’s blueprint for value chain transformation

Africa’s agricultural potential remains hindered by fragmented value chains and inefficient trade corridors, not by a lack of arable land or labour, which it has in abundance. Key to solving this is

October 30, 2025

News & Analysis·The Big Story

The first panel of discussants, comprised of different experts, poses for a group photo shortly after their panel conversation.

How Banks, Policymakers, and SMEs Can Turn Climate Shocks into Investable Solutions

Uganda’s green finance conversation is evolving beyond pilot projects to focus on scaling real, investable solutions. This shift was evident at the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) Dialogue Forum, held under

October 30, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·Business & Markets

Mabel Ndawula, Executive Director for dfcu Foundation.

dfcu Foundation Launches the FEAT Program to Empower Agribusinesses and Drive Inclusive Economic Growth in Uganda

dfcu Foundation has officially launched the Financial Expansion for Agribusiness Transformation (FEAT) Program, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen Uganda’s agribusiness sector. The program targets smallholder farmers (SHFs) and agribusiness enterprises with

September 2, 2025

Company News·News & Analysis