Technology can unlock agricultural finance, dfcu says
Technology and data are helping financial institutions better understand agricultural businesses and could widen access to credit as Uganda seeks to accelerate the commercialisation of the sector, dfcu Bank has said. Mercy Iselu, the sector head for food and agriculture at dfcu Bank, said digital transaction records and other data
Financing the Assets That Move Uganda’s Economy
For many businesses, growth is not constrained by demand or ambition. It is constrained by access to capital. Whether expanding production capacity, increasing distribution reach or investing in more efficient operations, acquiring the right assets often requires significant upfront expenditure that can place pressure on cash flow. As Uganda’s economy
EAC Banks Challenged to Finance Skills, Markets to Drive Industrial Growth
dfcu Bank has called on commercial banks, regulators, and central banks across East Africa to build a fully integrated financial ecosystem that can unlock capital at scale, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and facilitate seamless cross-border trade. Speaking at the annual Regional Industrialisation Conference, convened by the Private Sector Foundation (PSFU), at Serena
The Former dfcu Banker Building Value from Every Harvest
A former Senior Credit Manager at dfcu Bank, Dr Richard Wemesa left banking to build an agribusiness that turns maize into flour, bran into feed, and farm by-products into new income streams. Uganda’s agricultural sector is increasingly looking beyond production towards value addition, processing and stronger agricultural value chains. As farmers
Execution gap threatens Uganda’s growth push — dfcu warns
Uganda’s drive to turbocharge economic growth and unlock private sector potential is at risk unless leaders move from talk to action, dfcu Bank has warned. The warning was sounded during the Foreign Chambers Policy Summit in Kampala, which brought together government officials, investors, economists and private sector players to assess
dfcu Bank Anchors Collaboration Across International Schools Sector
As Uganda’s education sector confronts rising costs, increasing regulatory complexity, and shifting global standards, dfcu Bank has signaled a deeper strategic commitment to supporting institutional growth, sustainability, and long-term resilience, particularly within the country’s international schools’ segment. This position emerged during a high-level International Schools Forum hosted at dfcu’s Nakasero headquarters,
Rocks Plus loses Shs1.2bn claim in dfcu trucks dispute
The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed a claim against dfcu Bank, ruling that the lender lawfully repossessed and sold trucks belonging to Rocks Plus (U) Limited and did not act in bad faith or dispose of the assets at an undervalue. In a judgment delivered on June
Uganda’s Best Farmers head out to Netherlands for Agro Skills Boost
Uganda’s drive to modernise agriculture has received a major boost as dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group and key stakeholders, flagged off a new cohort of the country’s top-performing farmers to the Netherlands for advanced training and exposure. A total of 13 farmers are set to depart this weekend
Inside AWE 2.0: Unlocking Growth for Women-Owned Businesses
dfcu Bank and MTN Uganda have launched the second phase of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE 2.0) programme to accelerate women-owned businesses into scalable, corporate-ready enterprises across Uganda. The enhanced programme builds on the success of the inaugural AWE cohort launched in March 2024 and reflects a shared commitment by dfcu
dfcu Bank, Serena Golf Resort Lead Push Against Plastic Waste
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, in partnership with dfcu Bank, has launched a plastic-free initiative aimed at reducing single-use plastics on the golf course. The initiative, unveiled during a golf event at the lakeside facility, seeks to eliminate disposable plastic bottles and promote sustainable practices among golfers. Uganda
