Dear Valued Customer, FINCA Uganda wishes to inform its customers that, effective 23 August 2026, the current SMS alert bundles will be discontinued and replaced with a unified unlimited SMS alert service.

Kampala, Uganda, 12th January 2026 FINCA Uganda today, at a press conference held at Fairway Hotel Kampala, announced the beginning of the process of providing over UGX 100 million in relief to its clients, traders in downtown Kampala, whose businesses were severely affected by the heavy rains and flash floods that occurred in late October and November 2025.

FINCA Uganda is pleased to share an opportunity for young entrepreneurs through WeWork – StartHub Africa.

In Kampala, where waste and poverty remain pressing challenges, two Ugandan women are leading a quiet but impactful transformation. Scovia N. Swabrah, Communications and Research Specialist at FINCA Uganda, and her colleague Justine Nabawanuka, a Marketing and Research Officer, are behind “Waste to Wealth,” a grassroots initiative funded by the 2024 Rupert Scofield Vision Fund. Their approach is simple yet transformative. They are turning urban waste into eco-friendly briquettes that fuel homes, cut emissions, and create livelihoods in Uganda’s low-income neighborhoods. Their work began in underserved areas like Namasuba, Zana, Bwebajja and Namugongo, and will extend to similar settlements such ...

PURPOSE OF THE RFP The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify, and contract qualified vocational training institutions in Uganda to provide practical, market-relevant skills training to youth (30 years and under). FINCA Uganda seeks to engage training partners who can deliver high-quality vocational courses in trades such as soap making, tailoring, carpentry, and other identified skill areas, and who can support youth to transition from training into viable income-generating activities or businesses. This RFP supports FINCA Uganda’s broader initiative to address youth unemployment and promote gender equality by combining vocational training with access to capital, business ...

Dodoma, TANZANIA (July 22, 2025) – The Secretary of State for International Development, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, visited Dodoma, Tanzania yesterday to announce a new 5 million Canadian dollar, five-year partnership between the Government of Canada and FINCA Canada. The initiative aims to expand economic opportunities for youth aged 30 and under in East Africa through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. The project, "Increasing Economic Opportunities for Youth in Uganda and Tanzania," focuses on strengthening the socio-economic inclusion of young people, especially marginalized and vulnerable young women. By refining skills, enhancing financial inclusion, and improving employability, the initiative aims to support ...

At just 28, Grace Kwaga carries the quiet confidence of someone who has worked through life’s challenges with grace. Her story with FINCA Uganda began not with a formal introduction, but with inspiration from the strong women in her life.

Uganda is home to over 1.8 million refugees, according to April 2025 figures from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Fleeing conflict in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and Rwanda, many arrive with entrepreneurial aspirations in farming, trade, and craftsmanship; but with limited or no access to formal financial services.

Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy—employing 64% of the population and contributing up to 50% of the country’s exports. Yet, for many smallholder farmers, accessing affordable credit remains a persistent challenge. Traditional financial institutions often require collateral that rural farmers simply don’t have, limiting their ability to invest in and expand their operations.

As the world celebrates Women this entire Month of March, a vibrant transformation is unfolding across Uganda. Women, long etched with daily struggles, are now witnessing a surge of economic empowerment, fueled by community-driven financial solutions from the unwavering support of several financial institutions