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Meet Nekesa Mercy, a computer scientist and entrepreneur on a remarkable journey to empowering farmers using Farm Management Software

Mercy Nekesa was one of the top 10 winners in the 2022 edition of dfcu Bank’s Rising Woman Initiative. Mercy Nekesa founded “Raining Vegetables,” a tech company committed to empowering farmers in 2020, shortly after graduating college. Initially focused on financial record-keeping, the company expanded to offer weather forecasts, planting calendars, market prices, and cost […]

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Cultivating Success through dfcu Bank’s Rising Woman Initiative: The Inspiring Story of Christine Atieno and Mt. Elgon Women Specialty Coffee

In the heart of Uganda’s eastern region, a remarkable transformation is brewing, led by a visionary entrepreneur, Christine Atieno Muga. As the CEO of Mt. Elgon Women Specialty Coffee, Christine Atieno Muga exemplifies the very spirit of entrepreneurship, demonstrating how a potent combination of determination and vision can lead to remarkable success. Christine and her […]

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The influence of Rising Woman: A Journey from Academia to Entrepreneurship in Uganda’s Cosmetics Industry

Hellen Birungi is creating what she hopes will be a game-changing venture in the cosmetics industry. From humble beginnings during her university days, she has now orchestrated a brand that’s creating waves. A proud alumna of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), with a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hellen is the driving force and […]

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dfcu Bank unveils 6th Season of the Rising Woman Initiative

Winners will be identified from different categories of: Agribusiness Value addition, Manufacturing & Consumer services, Digital Innovation & E-commerce The top ten (10) winners will qualify for a one-week all-expenses-paid study program in 2024 to an exciting destination which will be announced later Initiative to be held in partnership with Monitor Publications, Uganda Investment Authority […]

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“Do it Afraid!” – dfcu Bank’s Rising Woman Winner Ejang Sandra advises Women entrepreneurs

dfcu Bank in partnership with Daily Monitor and Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) are running a program dubbed ‘Rising Woman’ that is aimed at recognizing, celebrating, and promoting a culture of mentorship among women in business. Sandra Ejang, the winner of Season 2 of ‘Rising Woman’ Season II from 2020, shares her journey of participating in […]

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Ten winners to be selected as dfcu Bank Launches Season Five of the Rising Woman Initiative

Winners to be selected from three main categories: Agribusiness Value addition, Manufacturing & Consumer services, and Digital Innovation& E-commerce The top ten (10) winners will go for a one-week all-expense-paid exchange program in 2023 to a destination outside Uganda Rising Woman offers the opportunity to receive training, recognition, exposure, access to a mentorship program and […]

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dfcu Bank, Daily Monitor and UIA continue to inspire and reward Uganda’s businesswomen

dfcu Bank continues its mission to spotlight, inspire and reward women entrepreneurs in the SME sector across the nation through its ongoing partnership with Monitor Publications Limited’s (MPL) flagship brand Daily Monitor and Uganda Investment Authority-UIAin an ongoing countrywide financial literacy campaign dubbed ‘Rising Woman’ under the theme ‘Taking your Business Ahead’. The Rising Woman […]

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Over 5,000 female entrepreneurs to benefit from second edition of Rising Woman Initiative

Monitor Publications Limited’s (MPL) flagship brand Daily Monitor in partnership with dfcu Bank’s Women in Business Program and Uganda Investment Authority-UIA have launched the second edition of the Rising Woman initiative. The Rising Woman initiative which was started last year under the theme ‘Taking your business ahead’ is meant to recognize, celebrate and promote a […]

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