"Communities expect us as institutions to not only provide revenue, but also be partnered with sustainable equitable development that improves quality values and that informs our #MicrofinanceConf2025 theme." - James Onyutta (Managing Director, FINCA Uganda & President, AMFIU)

“CARE Uganda believes financial inclusion must be transformational, digitally enabled, and gender-responsive. We've supported over 3M Ugandans through SGs with 70% women, empowering economic growth & social cohesion. sustainable financial inclusion and impact." Apollo B. Gabazira

4/5 “Financial inclusion remains at the heart of our mandate and according to the AMFIU June 2025 members’ aggregated report, amfiu members had an outstanding loan portfolio of UGX. 3.5 trillion was recorded, reaching 1.4 million borrowers

amfiu 5/5 of whom 51% are female and 57% living in the rural areas. Over the years, microfinance institutions and SACCOs have played a central role in expanding this access. Yet significant gaps remain, particularly in rural communities, among women-owned enterprises.

Some of the key investments highlighted by Mr. Ggoobi include: - Over UGX 11 billion in wealth creation funds - UGX 207.5 billion in youth livelihood programs - UGX 168 billion in Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program - UGX 100 billion in Small Business Recovery Fund - UGX 800

“Financial inclusion remains at the heart of our mandate and according to the AMFIU June 2025 members’ aggregated report, amfiu members had an outstanding loan portfolio of UGX. 3.5 trillion was recorded, reaching 1.4 million borrowers” #MicrofinanceConf2025

How can finance power environmental, economic, and social impact? Today, we join partners at #MicrofinanceConference2025 to champion Sustainable Financial Inclusion — building systems that deliver profit for people, communities, and the planet.

The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ramathan Ggoobi, emphasized the need to design people-centered financial products that cater to the realities of ordinary Ugandans, such as farmers, traders, and small business owners. #MicrofinanceConf2025

He also added that community based savings and credit groups should digitize and formalize rather than keeping money in small boxes. #MicrofinanceConf2025

Dr Andrew Obara, MD, Friends Consult/ Chairman Microfinance Forum delivered the keynote speech for the 3rd Microfinance and Savings Group Conference 2025. #MicrofinanceConf2025

It was a great honour & privilege to officially open the 3rd Annual Microfinance & Savings Groups Conference 2025 today. This forum continues to serve as an essential platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing & innovation as we collectively work to advance financial inclusion

Stanbic Bank Uganda Mumba Kalifungwa GGGI Uganda Bank of Uganda Ministry of Finance amfiu Amfiu Business Consult(ABC) VisionFund Uganda "We have made a commitment to mobilise and deploy resources to the tune of up to UGX 1 trillion over the next four years up to 2028, working through various strategic partnerships to create livelihoods for women, youth and farmers." - Mumba Kalifungwa #MicrofinanceConf2025

While giving his opening remarks, our Managing Director James Onyutta , who also serves as the Board President amfiu, welcomed delegates to the 3rd Microfinance & Savings Groups Conference 2025. He noted, “We meet at a moment when the financial services sector is undergoing

From left to right: 1- @NOwomugisha from Agricultural Business Initiative (aBi) 2-Ms. Mercy Ainomugisha, CEO VisionFund International Uganda 3- Mr. Joseph Mugume, CEO at EBO Financial Services 4- Mr. Dison Bosco Okumu-CEO @ICGU  #MicroFinanceConf2025

Mona Muguma Ssebuliba( Mona B M Ssebuliba) outlined five key pillars for effective financial inclusion: 1. Financial Access: Guarantees for financial services to small businesses. 2. Technical Assistance: Building technical knowledge and understanding for staff and clients.

Mr. Moses Kagwa highlighted the importance of financial inclusion for businesses of all sizes. He emphasized that access to the right financial products can boost productivity and reduce financial poverty and vulnerability. #MicrofinanceConf2025

Mr. Moses Kaggwa, Director Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in his speech talked about the macroeconomic outlook & he highlighted it as positive with an economic growth expected to accelerate from 6.3% in Financial year 2024/25 to 7.0% in Financial year 2025/26. #MicrofinanceConf2025

Tenfold Growth: Why Financial Inclusion Matters, Remarks by Moses Kaggwa, Director Economic Affairs: expands access to affordable credit & savings, reduces poverty through formal safety nets, Enhances resource mobilization & capital formation #MicrofinanceConf2025

By June 2025, Uganda’s microfinance institutions had disbursed over UGX 3.5 trillion to 1.5 million clients.” 👉 51% were women, and 57% were rural borrowers. Microfinance remains the bridge to Uganda’s grassroots economy. ~ Jacqueline Mbabazi, ED @AMFIU_Uganda

“Microfinance institutions are closest to smallholder farmers, women, PWDs, and rural enterprises. But raising affordable capital remains our biggest challenge.” Access to finance = Access to opportunity. #MicroFinanceConf2025 | @AMFIU_Uganda