As schools across Uganda reopen for the first term of the academic year, dfcu Bank has rolled out a nationwide back-to-school campaign aimed at easing the heavy financial burden that…
By Maryann Wanjiku Michuki There is a truth many of us quietly live with: in Uganda, one medical emergency can change everything. A Twitter user once captured it painfully well when they wrote, “In Uganda, you are always one medical emergency away from a car wash crowdfunding.” It was meant as humour, but it reflects a reality that is anything but funny. I know this reality personally. When my mother was diagnosed with cancer, our world shifted. We were fortunate; we had resources, access, and the privilege of choice. But in hospital corridors, I saw families who held nothing but…
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When Dr. Richard Wemesa was announced as second runner-up at the 2025 Best Farmers Awards, the applause that followed did not merely celebrate a well-run farm in Wakiso District. The Vision Group’s Best Farmers Awards, in partnership with dfcu Bank, KLM, and the Netherlands Embassy, is an annual initiative recognizing outstanding Ugandan farmers, featuring transparent judging, significant cash prizes, and learning trips to the Netherlands to promote modern, sustainable agriculture. Dr. Wemesa’s national recognition as one of Uganda’s best farmers acknowledged something deeper: a story of patience, failure, reinvention and the quiet power of timely finance. At the heart of…
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Mobile money agents are the engine of Uganda’s everyday economy, and this is most visible on weekends. From Friday evening through Sunday, transaction volumes surge as customers trade, pay, and move money. The dfcu Weekend Agent Float Loan was designed with one clear purpose: to ensure agents never lose business simply because they have run out of float when demand is highest. Douglas Nidoi, Ecosystems Manager at dfcu Bank, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the product. Q: What is the dfcu Weekend Agent Float Loan? A: The dfcu Weekend Agent Float Loan is a short-term, fully…
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Mobile money is the backbone of Uganda’s everyday economy. With over 30 million registered accounts and trillions of shillings transacted every month, mobile money powers how Ugandans pay, trade, and support one another. Much of this activity peaks on weekends. Across the country, Saturdays and Sundays record some of the highest transaction volumes, driven by market days, travel, social functions, remittances, and informal trade. For mobile money agents in taxi parks, trading centres, and neighbourhood kiosks, weekends are often the most profitable days of the week. Yet they have also been the most frustrating. When demand is highest, access to…
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dfcu Bank’s Head of Marketing on discipline, boundaries, courageous ambition, and leading with service in Uganda’s high-pressure corporate world Charity Winnie Kamusiime-Asiimwe is a marketing leader whose career spans telecommunications, advertising, financial services, and industry-wide advocacy. She currently serves as Head of Marketing at dfcu Bank. Here, she leads brand strategy, marketing execution, customer engagement, and integrated communication across the institution’s retail and corporate segments. Alongside her executive role, she is an Associate Consultant at the Uganda Management Institute (UMI), teaching CIM modules and contributing to the development of Uganda’s next generation of marketing professionals. Before joining dfcu, Charity…
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Uganda’s agricultural sector once again took centre stage as the dfcu Bank–Vision Group Best Farmers Awards 2025 recognised outstanding farmers for innovation, resilience, and excellence across the value chain. This year’s event also marked 11 years of partnership between dfcu Bank and Vision Group, reinforcing a shared commitment to growing Uganda’s agribusiness potential. Held at the Vision Group Head Office in Kampala, the ceremony brought together farmers, policymakers, private-sector leaders, and development partners, highlighting agriculture’s central role in the economy and future development. The initiative continues to spotlight farming not only as a livelihood, but as a profitable business that…
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On 3rd December 2025, dfcu Bank CEO Charles Mudiwa delivered a powerful address at the Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile Annual Public Lecture at Makerere University. Speaking under the theme “Shaping Africa’s Future: Intergenerational Leadership, Economic Resilience & the Power of Innovation,” Mudiwa emphasized that intergenerational leadership is “not a favour to the youth; it’s a survival strategy.” He highlighted the importance of breaking age-based barriers, blending wisdom with fresh ideas, and fostering collaboration across generations to drive Africa’s progress. Mudiwa’s message was clear: success comes from adaptability, cooperation, and evolving together. dfcu CEO Charles Mudiwa (center) receives a commemorative tie during…
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dfcu Bank, in partnership with Jubilee Health Insurance, has officially launched dfcu BlueCare, a fully packaged medical insurance solution aimed at making quality healthcare more accessible, affordable, and dependable for individuals and families across Uganda. The launch marks a significant milestone in expanding inclusive healthcare, offering families much-needed financial protection from medical emergencies. Speaking at the event, Maryann Wanjiku Michuki, Chief Business Solutions & Marketing Officer at dfcu Bank, framed the introduction of BlueCare within the Bank’s broader purpose—transforming lives and businesses in Uganda. She emphasized that wellbeing is central to this purpose, as strong families and thriving enterprises rely…
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MTN MoMo Uganda, in partnership with dfcu Bank and Letshego Uganda, has launched two new digital loan products aimed at giving more than 250,000 mobile money agents instant access to working capital. The move addresses a longstanding liquidity challenge that has constrained agent operations for years. The products, dfcu Bank Weekend Agent Loan and Letshego Agent Loan Float, have been added to the MoMo Agent Loans Marketplace, marking one of the most significant developments in Uganda’s digital financial services ecosystem in 2025. The launch aligns with MTN’s “Power To Be More” campaign, reinforcing its mission to empower agents and improve…
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