Business

The platform caters to businesses of all sizes – from large corporates to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)across various sectors, including banking and finance, e-commerce, FinTech, telco, retail, entertainment, healthcare, education, technology, manufacturing, agribusiness, hospitality, and tourism among others.

So, who is Daniel? Well, Ahikirizye Daniel is a trader, entrepreneur, and self-made millionaire, born on the 7th of January, 2001.

The GROW Loan is designed specifically for women in business who are looking to expand and strengthen their enterprises. The initiative addresses the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, offering them not just financial assistance but also the mentorship and business development training necessary for long-term success.

Baraka Cyrus is an expert in forex trading. He is a trader and mentor at Forex Bulls Academy part of a team that helps guide aspiring traders.

Rich Communication Services (RCS) is poised to revolutionise messaging across Africa, with key markets such as Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda expected to witness a dramatic surge in usage. According to a new whitepaper commissioned by global communications platform Infobip, RCS traffic in Africa and the Middle East is forecasted to grow by over 1300%, climbing from 545 million messages today to a staggering 8 billion by 2029.

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

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 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.

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.