By Mulengera Reporters
They say a tree is known by its fruit, and the past two days at the Young Africa Works 2025 Dialogue have proven that investing in young entrepreneurs bears great rewards.
Held at Kampala Serena Hotel on February 18th and 19th, the event brought together policymakers, private sector leaders, and development partners to explore ways of empowering youth-led businesses for sustainable economic growth.
As a proud partner of the Mastercard Foundation, Equity Bank Uganda was on the ground to engage in these important discussions. The dialogue focused on breaking down barriers that hinder young entrepreneurs from thriving, because when small businesses grow, the entire economy benefits.
One of the success stories celebrated at the event was of Mudenya Connie, a determined entrepreneur from Kamonkoli Village in Eastern Uganda.
With support from Equity Bank Uganda’s Job Creation for Youth and Refugees program, she accessed a loan from the Mbale branch in 2022.
“That loan became the turning point in my life. With the funds, I invested in better equipment, scaled up my production, and became one of the go-to fresh juice suppliers in Mbale, Budaka, and Pallisa. As my business grew, I was able to employ four young women and add two additional outlets to meet the demand,” Connie shared.
Her journey reflects the true impact of strategic financial support, turning small dreams into big successes.
As Equity Bank Uganda continues to champion youth-led entrepreneurship through initiatives like Young Africa Works, we reaffirm our commitment to unlocking financial solutions that empower young people to create jobs and build sustainable businesses. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
