Through the Agribusiness Development Center (ADC), dfcu Bank has so far trained more than 800 enterprises and linked over 3,000 smallholder farmers to financiers with $17.2 Million worth of credit linkages
Author: Namwera Faith Zeporah
Namwera Faith Zeporah
Namwera Faith Zeporah is a passionate writer, teacher and lawyer. With a ginormous heart for children, she goes above and beyond to see that every child is loved and feels appreciated.
In this interview, we learn about dfcu Bank’s latest promotion that allows customers to pay their utility bills at no cost. Dubbed ‘Rates Paka Chini’, this initiative aims to ease customer expenses and support the local economy by encouraging seamless payment processes. Annette Kiconco, the Chief Retail Banking Officer at dfcu Bank, talks about more about the promotion in this interview
The GROW initiative builds upon dfcu’s legacy of supporting women entrepreneurs, an effort that dates back to its flagship Women in Business (WiB) program, which has empowered thousands of Ugandan women.
The workshop aims to promote knowledge sharing and introduce innovative WASH and water security approaches designed to alleviate human suffering caused by these crises. Hosted by the Uganda Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and other partners, this event is an important step toward enhancing the resilience of African communities in the face of escalating water security threats.
The annual initiative is organized as part of dfcu Bank’s ongoing commitment to empowering organizations that drive community transformation, provided an important platform for dialogue and knowledge-sharing on how NGOs can diversify funding streams, strengthen local partnerships, and optimize financial management.
New research from global communication platform Infobip highlights how different generations prefer to engage with businesses, especially in the lead-up to Black Friday. According to Infobip’s Generational Messaging Trends Report, 65 percent of shoppers under the age of 27 prefer a two-way dialogue with brands, and 83 percent expect brands to understand them as individuals.
Owino, a bustling hub for commerce 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.
With a mission to provide healthcare access to more people worldwide, CarePay addresses the fundamental data access and data quality challenges faced by health insurers and their insured members.
Funds raised from this year’s fundraising event will go towards immediate community development needs, such as building a retaining wall to protect the rugby pitch from erosion and constructing a security fence to ensure the safety of children when playing sports on school grounds.
Yemi Alade exemplifies the calibre of talent the program aims to support. Spotify is proud to be associated with Yemi Alade and will continue to use the EQUAL Africa program to provide support for women in music, amplifying their voices and helping to showcase their incredible talents to a global audience.