Renowned strategic and corporate communication professional Sarah Kagingo was Thursday night, 4 December 2025, honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) Excellence Awards, held at Protea Hotel Kampala. The accolade celebrates her decades-long contribution to advancing excellence in public relations, strategic communication, and reputation management in Uganda. The ceremony, held under the theme “Recognising Innovation and Impact in Public Relations,” brought together PR industry leaders, corporate executives, policymakers, and development partners. A respected communication strategist, the founder and chief executive officer of Softpower Communications, Kagingo served as the PRAU president from…
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dfcu Bank sponsored and participated in the highly anticipated PSFU NextGen Conference, a transformative platform aimed at equipping young Ugandan entrepreneurs with the tools, insights and networks they need to thrive in the dynamic world of business. Held under the auspices of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), this event reaffirmed dfcu Bank’s unwavering commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and driving economic transformation across Uganda. PSFU Board Chairman, Humphrey Nzeyi while making his opening remarks said, “When we, as PSFU looked at Uganda’s entrepreneurial landscape that is buzzing with young entrepreneurs, we decided to hold a one-day mentorship program where…
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For years, Gillian Kiconco, a dedicated young woman from Rubanda District, dreamed of making a difference in Uganda’s agricultural sector. With a Diploma in Crop Production and a Bachelor’s in Crop Science, she had all the knowledge and passion but faced a harsh reality after graduation: there were no job opportunities. For four long years, she remained unemployed, wondering how to put her skills to use. In 2017, driven by the desire to secure her future, Gillian took a bold step and opened a farm supply store. She started small, selling fertilizers, herbicides, farm tools, and other essential agricultural products….
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For the past nine years, Siddy Latabu has been trading in fish, supplying silver fish and smoked fish in Kitgum Main Market to sellers in Kitgum and neighboring districts including; Pader, Agago, and Lamwo. But it wasn’t until she discovered dfcu Bank’s GROW loan that her business truly grew to new heights. Before taking out the GROW loan, Siddy was already familiar with dfcu Bank. As a loyal customer, she had just successfully paid off a UGX 10 million loan when her Loan Officer introduced her to the GROW loan; a product tailored for women entrepreneurs. Intrigued by its low-interest…
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PostBank Uganda driven by its purpose of Fostering Prosperity for Ugandans has completed UGX 6 billion disbursement of the first tranche of the GROW loan to 353 women entrepreneurs, a project funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). GROW Loan is a government-backed initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among women by providing affordable loans and business development support, focusing on boosting financial inclusion and promoting economic growth in Uganda. The GROW project aims to support women in transitioning from micro and small to…
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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 in Kampala, is home to thousands of traders, many of whom are women striving to grow their businesses. dfcu Bank has recognized the unique challenges faced by these women and through GROW, is offering a tailored financial solution aimed at supporting women traders who are eager to expand their businesses. dfcu Bank’s Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, Kate K. Kiiza, highlighted the critical role that women entrepreneurs play in…
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dfcu Bank has been unveiled as one of the key financial institutions that will champion and implement the GROW project across Uganda. GROW stands for Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises. The announcement was made at an event hosted by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) to officially launch the initiative. The Vice President of Uganda, H.E. Jessica Alupo officiated over the event which was attended by multiple ministers, members of parliament, development organisation partners and female business owners. The GROW Project, funded by the World Bank, and implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development…
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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 Annet Nakawunde, the Managing Director of Finance Trust Bank said the UGX 23 billion is an open fund targeting women across the country with the need of financing between UGX 4 million to UGX 200 million. The GROW loan product designed to support women in business, agriculture, and trade at 10.5 percent. The loans have been clustered into three segments including; Women in Business Loan designed for a category of…
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The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and The African Management Institute (AMI) this week, hosted a meeting for stakeholders in Uganda’s Business Development Services (BDS) ecosystem aimed at enhancing the capacity and quality of BDS offered to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The event brought together leaders and innovators from the BDS ecosystem, focusing on fortifying the capabilities of BDS providers to catalyse the growth of MSMEs in the country. Addressing stakeholders, Stephen Asiimwe, the CEO of PSFU, emphasised the vital role of MSMEs as the backbone of Uganda’s economy, while highlighting the pivotal…
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As we gear up to this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, Mr. Stephen Asiimwe, the CEO of Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) makes a case for supporting women entrepreneurs. He notes that supporting women is not a competition of men vs women but rather a thing of affirmative action in the business sense. He explained that PSFU is spearheading Women’s Businesses’ Growth through several projects including the annual PSFU Women’s Day Katale which is due from 15th to 17th March 2024 at Dam Waters Rugby Ground in Jinja. Decode for us the PSFU Katale Concept. What is it? Why is…
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