3rd Annual National Microfinance & Savings Group Conference 2025
November 10th – 11th 2025
Sustainable Financial Inclusion for Environmental, Economic, and Social Impact.
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About the Event
The biggest event of the year
The 2025 conference will align with Uganda’s National Development Plan (NDP III), Parish Development Model, Climate Change Policy, and Vision 2040, focusing on sustainable growth and inclusive financial systems.
Background
Microfinance and savings groups have been vital in deepening financial inclusion and reducing poverty—especially among low-income, rural, and marginalized Ugandans.
According to Finscope Uganda 2023, 77% of adults now have access to financial services (up from 58% in 2018), with mobile money leading at 70%. Yet challenges persist, particularly for youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
With growing threats from climate change, economic inequality, and digital disruption, the sector must evolve to integrate environmental sustainability, resilience, and social justice into financial inclusion efforts.
Purpose
The conference aims to unite stakeholders across Uganda’s financial ecosystem to re-strategize the future of microfinance and savings groups, driving inclusive growth, green economic transformation, and equitable opportunities for all.
Objectives
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Advance Sustainable Financial Inclusion: Promote innovative and climate-resilient financial models aligned with national green growth goals.
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Foster Sector Innovation and Collaboration: Strengthen partnerships, leverage fintech, and enhance data-driven decision-making.
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Harmonize Policy and Consumer Protection: Encourage alignment of regulatory frameworks and enhance fairness and transparency in the sector.
Conference Programme
Local and global perspectives of ESG in the microfinance sector.
Panelist 2: Social performance in the microfinance sector
Panelist 3: Corporate governance practices in microfinance institutions
Q&A session
Mon, Nov 10 2025
Utilizing technology, AI and innovation to deepen financial inclusion
Panelist 2: Experience sharing from the microfinance sector
Panelist 3: Assessing the delivery channels and regulation
Panelist 4: Cyber Security in Financial Management Systems.
Mon, Nov 10 2025
Strengthening Microfinance through Effective Regulation: Perspectives from the East African Region
Panelist 1:Transitions in the regulatory framework
Panelist 2: Investment vehicles, opportunities and synergies
Panelist 3: Consumer protection
Panelist 4: Social impact for Special interest Groups (PWDs and Refugees)
Tue, Nov 11 2025
11:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Keynote Speakers & Panelists
Hon. Kasolo Haruna
Minister of State for Microfinance
Mr. Michael Atingi-Ego
Governor Bank of Uganda
Mr. Ramathan Ggoobi
PS/ST-MoFPED
Mr. Joseph Lutwama
Director Research and Insights, FSDU
Mr. Fabian Kassi
MD Centenary Bank
Mr. Noah Owomugisha
Head of Impact and Sustainability, aBi Finance
Mr. Dison Bosco Okumu
CEO, Institute of Corporate Governance
Mr. Moses Ogwapus
Commissioner FSD
Mr. Lance Kashugyera
Coordinator FISU
Mr. Apollo B. Gabazira
Country Rep CARE Uganda
Mr. James Onyuta
President AMFIU/MD Finca Uganda
Mr. Mumba Kalifungwa
Chief Executive, Stanbic Bank
Prof. Augustus Niwagaba
Deputy Governor, Bank of Uganda
Mr. Richard Yego
Chief Executive Officer, MoMo
Mr. Muganwa Paul
Executive Director, Stanbic Bank
Ms. Matilda Jerneck Salem
UNHCR Uganda
Ms. Zainah Nyiramanza Muddu
Team Lead FITSPA
Ms. Mercy Ainomugisha
CEO Vision Fund Uganda
Ms. Josephine Okui Ossiya
CEO Capital Markets Authority
Mr. Andrew Obara
MD Friends Consult/ Microfinance Forum Chairperson
Mr. Joseph Mugume
CEO EBO SACCO
Mr. Julius Kakeeto
MD Pearl Bank
Hon. Nyombi Thembo
CEO, Uganda Communications Commission
Ms. Jacqueline Mbabazi
ED AMFIU
Mr. Mackay Aomu
Director Non-Bank Supervision, BOU
Mr. Chagara Emmanuel
CEO - Milima Security
Mr. Kimera Henry
Team Leader, CONSENT Ugandan Association (UCPA)
Ms. Edith Tusubira
Ag Commissioner MRD
Mr. Stephen Bongonzya,
Chairman Shuuku SACCO/Vice Chairperson UCSCU
Mr. Shafi Nambobi
CEO/MD, UGAFODE Microfinance (MDI)
Mr. Peter Owira
Director Compliance and Market Conduct, SASRA. Kenya
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Mr. Kaggwa Moses
Director Economic Affairs-MoFPED
Ms. Mona Mugumya Ssebuliba
CEO aBi Finance
Mr. Dickson Mushabe
Regional Manager East Africa, Hostalite Ltd
Event Sponsors
