KCB Bank Uganda has unveiled its Female-Led & Made Enterprises (FLME) proposition, a new initiative aimed at unlocking the full potential of women and women-led businesses through a structured and impact-driven approach.
The programme was launched during a breakfast engagement at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, bringing together women entrepreneurs, business leaders and key stakeholders. The event was graced by the Chairperson of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, Allen Kagina, as Guest of Honour.
FLME is designed as a strategic response to challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, including limited access to finance and gaps in structured business support. The initiative builds on years of engagement with women in business and seeks to provide practical, scalable solutions.
The platform integrates tailored financial products with non-financial support such as enterprise development, mentorship, and access to markets and networks.
Through partnerships with organisations like Mkazipreneur and African Women in Processing, the programme aims to extend opportunities beyond traditional banking services.
Speaking at the launch, Managing Director Edgar Byamah said the initiative is intended to address systemic barriers affecting women-led enterprises.
“At KCB Bank Uganda, we recognise that this is a progression gap that requires a deliberate, system-wide response. FLME is our strategic proposition to close that gap by aligning finance, capacity building and market access into one coordinated platform,” he said.
Allen Kagina commended the bank for the initiative, highlighting its importance in advancing inclusive economic growth.
“I commend KCB Bank Uganda for taking a deliberate and structured approach through FLME. Initiatives like this are exactly what is needed to unlock the full potential of women in business and accelerate inclusive economic growth,” she said.
The event also featured a panel discussion where women entrepreneurs shared their experiences in navigating challenges and scaling their businesses.
Among them was Lillian Namuli Akiki, an agribusiness entrepreneur from Tororo District, who emphasised the importance of holistic support.
“As a woman in agribusiness, the biggest challenge is not starting, but growing with the right support. What stands out about FLME is that it goes beyond financing. It connects you to knowledge, networks and opportunities that make growth possible,” she said.
As Uganda’s entrepreneurial landscape evolves, the FLME initiative positions KCB Bank Uganda as a partner committed to advancing financial inclusion and enabling women to grow and scale their businesses sustainably.
Officials say the programme is expected to strengthen the ecosystem supporting women entrepreneurs, helping them transition from potential to progress through access to resources, partnerships and long-term opportunities.