Sylvia Nakanwagi, a 38-year-old entrepreneur and mother of three, exemplifies the transformative power of Lecole Finance’s support. Before joining Lecole in 2023, Sylvia was running a small kiosk in Mitala Maria, selling soft drinks. Her dream was to establish a boutique selling clothes, but she lacked the necessary capital to turn her ambition into reality.

Peruth Ngubirwa, a mother of five, has greatly benefited from the loans provided by Lecole Finance, enabling her to diversify her income streams. She began with a small shop selling bread and soft drinks, using an old refrigerator. However, with continued support from Lecole Finance, she expanded her business by adding vegetables and a dairy section. She was also able to purchase a new refrigerator, further enhancing her operations.

Justine Nabacwa, a 53-year-old mother and grandmother, has been running a successful market stall in Mitala Maria, Mpigi for the past eight years. She sells vegetables and other foodstuffs, earning a daily profit of between 10,000 and 20,000 shillings.

Jessica Namuddu, 40 a resident of Kayanja village is a hardworking mother of five children, three of whom are school-going. She takes full responsibility for their education and other household needs, contributing 100% of the costs from her business income.