Financial inclusion—having access to useful and affordable financial services—remains a critical driver of women’s empowerment. Yet, millions of rural women in Uganda remain excluded from formal banking. The Numbers Tell the Story The Bank of Uganda estimates that only 38% of…
Uganda’s Women Entrepreneurs: From Start-Ups to Market Leaders
Ugandan women are leading one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial movements in Africa. According to the Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (2021), 38.4% of business owners in Uganda are women, placing the country second globally. A Growing Force From roadside stalls to…
Breaking Barriers: Women in Uganda Owning Land Through Collective Savings
Land is more than soil—it is security, collateral, and generational wealth. Yet, for many Ugandan women, cultural norms and high registration costs make land ownership nearly impossible. The Land Gap Although Uganda’s laws permit women to own land, less than 20%…