On Tuesday, MTN Uganda honored Kate Kiiza, Executive Director at dfcu Bank, for her exceptional efforts in promoting women’s economic inclusion and empowerment.

During the visit to dfcu Bank, Justina Icabala, MTN Uganda’s Business Segment Manager, praised Kiiza as a trailblazing leader who has created opportunities for women’s advancement across the country.

dfcu Bank has been at the forefront of championing women’s economic participation through:

– Tailored financial solutions
– Mentorship programs
– Strategic partnerships

The bank’s flagship Women in Business (WiB) program has provided female entrepreneurs with access to affordable credit, business advisory services, and financial literacy training.

The partnership between dfcu Bank and MTN Uganda on the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) initiative has yielded remarkable results, including:

– Growth of women-owned supplier contracts with MTN Uganda from 3% to 14%
– Contracts worth over UGX 20 billion awarded to female-led businesses

This initiative has enabled women entrepreneurs to access new markets, increase their business capacity, and build sustainable enterprises.

dfcu Bank and MTN Uganda are exploring further collaborations to enhance financial inclusion, mentorship, and digital transformation for women in business. By continuing to invest in women’s economic empowerment, dfcu Bank reinforces its role as a key driver of sustainable development and financial inclusion in Uganda.

“We are committed to empowering women through access to finance, training, and business networking opportunities,” said Kate Kiiza, Executive Director at dfcu Bank. “We appreciate our partnership with MTN Uganda and look forward to continuing our collaboration to drive women’s economic empowerment.”