KCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s agricultural sector, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and entrepreneurs through affordable financing solutions during the 2026 PEWOSA (Private Exporters of Washed and Other Special Arabica) Exhibition held in Lubiri.
The three-day exhibition brought together key players from Uganda’s business ecosystem, including manufacturers, financial institutions, schools, contractors, coffee cooperatives and SME aggregators, to explore trade opportunities, strengthen partnerships and promote economic diversification.
As a sponsor and panel participant, KCB Bank Uganda engaged exhibitors and visitors through an interactive exhibition stand and a high-level discussion focused on sustainable agricultural financing.
The bank showcased tailored financial solutions aimed at supporting businesses at different stages of growth, from smallholder farmers and coffee cooperatives to urban-based SME owners seeking working capital and expansion support.
Uganda’s economy remains heavily reliant on agriculture and SMEs, with coffee continuing to be a major export earner. However, challenges including limited access to affordable credit, post-harvest losses, inadequate processing infrastructure and barriers faced by women and young entrepreneurs continue to constrain growth.
To address these challenges, KCB Bank Uganda is providing financing solutions targeting youth groups, women-led cooperatives and agribusiness aggregators to help businesses improve productivity, add value and access better markets.
Through its financing support, farmers are able to acquire modern equipment such as solar dryers and eco-friendly coffee pulpers, while cooperatives are supported to move beyond raw commodity sales into higher-value processing and export opportunities.
At the exhibition, KCB Bank Uganda also highlighted its range of financial products designed for households, entrepreneurs and SMEs. These include short-term business loans of up to UGX 500 million, school financing solutions, clean energy loans for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) adoption and opportunities for entrepreneurs to become KCB agents and merchants.
The bank also promoted digital financial inclusion through its mobile banking platform, which allows Ugandans to open a functional bank account instantly by dialing *244#.
Speaking at the event, Wensi Niwagaba, SME Manager at KCB Bank Uganda, said the bank had engaged businesses from various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, health, transport and agriculture, on how they could access affordable financing.
“We have encouraged participants, especially those in the coffee value chain, to access financing through groups to increase production, improve agro-marketing and distribution, and invest in agro-processing for value addition,” Niwagaba said.
He added that KCB Bank Uganda continues to encourage farmers and entrepreneurs across the country to form groups and associations through which they can access financial literacy training and banking services.
Gladys Nalukenge, Relationship Manager for Women in Business at KCB Bank Uganda, said the bank remains committed to empowering women entrepreneurs who play a central role in Uganda’s agricultural economy.
“Women are the backbone of Uganda’s agricultural economy, yet for too long they have worked without ownership, processed without profit and invested without formal recognition. PEWOSA allowed us to meet these women and show them that a different future is possible,” Nalukenge said.
She added that KCB Bank Uganda’s women-focused solutions are designed around the realities of women entrepreneurs, whether they are cooperative leaders, traders or household managers.
Through its participation at PEWOSA 2026, KCB Bank Uganda demonstrated its continued role as a financial partner supporting businesses to grow, innovate and contribute to Uganda’s economic transformation.
