21st Century Ugandan Businesswomen

"It is necessary to do a proper analysis of the business to determine the best period for the holiday taking into account."

"The need to show that there will be a sustainable source of income after the holiday period."

"And for me that struggle turned out to be a life transforming experience."

"The customer will need to agree to the new terms before changes are complete."

"Digital micro-loans such as LetsGo Pesa loans by Airtel Money and Letshego which was launched in September this year."

"Is a fintech breaking down these barriers by offering financial services to anyone with an Airtel Money account, regardless of location."

"You cannot, yes you are wearing the same uniform, you are doing everything but you cannot."

"This is an indication that as mobile penetration continues to increase, digital loans will only become prevalent."

"As more Ugandans become digitally literate and mobilesavvy, digital loans will continue to revolutionize financial inclusion."

"With the country’s young, tech-oriented population, the adoption of digital-first financial solutions will be more popular."

"Women in Business sets dfcu apart as the bank is specifically looking to empower women."

"dfcu has been a trailblazer in promoting women in business, offering tailor-made support and networking opportunities to help them in their business endeavours."

"Many had never stepped in a banking hall before."

"When one woman got her ATM card she broke down and cried. *When I asked her what the problem was, she said that for the first time in her life she had a place to keep her money safely."

"From our inception to date, we have fulfilled the the mandate of what we started in 2007 and we will continue to do so."

"Women who are half the population of the country, have been marginalized for a long time."

"Our management style seeks to satisfy the interests of the different categories of members ranging from individual to cooperative members."

"As the chairperson of the Board, I make decisions guided by strategic plans."

"More products by women are finding their way into supermarkets and other retail chains as women invest in branding and packaging."

"Looking at the history, most women were in agriculture but today more are taking up trade."

"More women are also becoming information interested to keep up to date with market trends."

"They have taken up research and use it to improve on their products."

"In entrepreneurship and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) growth."

"We created a platform where aspiring and women entrepreneurs come together to support each other."

"Women professionals in formal employment are not boldly going into business and when they choose to join, the biggest challenge is how to manage the business."

"Women join business not from a professional point of view but for reasons like getting an extra income or after loss of a job."

"It’s fun but also very taxing."

"If their marriage is not working or they have an issue with their sexuality, they feel so down trodden and nothing."

"80 percent of adult learning is on their own, so they compare what you are telling them with what they already know."

"Adults learn when they want to learn."

"You engage intellectually and through experience."

"You need to hook up with people who have some strength in this area and start walking a deliberate path."

"This is going to be shocker than usual."

"We need to worry about inflation."

"Creating Lasting Value through Enhanced National Participation to Accelerate Uganda’s Socio-Economic Transformation."

"From a mere bank to a holding company to grab opportunities that come with the oil and gas sector."

"If you are playing in the education sector, there is a way you can come in."

"If you get a contract and may want to borrow to finance it, the cost of borrowing is going to go high."

"Uganda remains an attractive investment destination, having improved its position on the ease of doing business index over the years."

"With a fully liberalised economy offering security of investment, investors enjoy free inflow and outflow of capital, 100% foreign ownership of investments and the benefits of Uganda as a signatory to major international investment protection agreements like MIGA, OPIC and CREFAA."

"There have been lessons learned that I will take to the next phase in my life."

"That is something that doesn’t happen often."

"Most Ugandans have a lot of low self-esteem, they feel ashamed of themselves."

"In our first year of marriage, my husband organised a surprise birthday party and bought me an expensive watch. *He wrapped it in many things and he made me look for it. I was like this man actually loves me."

"You can plug into these opportunities wherever you are."

"We started changing our story in 2019."

"I do not know whether it’s because of our history"

"Put that in your plan."

"It is important that we mind about the framework under which we operate."

"It has been an honour working with Stanbic Bank Uganda and our bond will only grow stronger."