KUZA Position: Marketing Assistant(1) – Solar On Loan Project Location: Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District Organisation: Kuza Refugee Business Platform (KUZA) Project Background KUZA is implementing the six-month Solar On Loan project, from October 2026 to March 2027, to expand access to solar fan-assisted and battery fan-assisted cookstoves for refugee and host-community households in Kyaka … Read more
Position: Marketing Officer(1) – Solar On Loan Project Location: Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District Organisation: Kuza Refugee Business Platform (KUZA) Project Background KUZA is implementing the Solar On Loan project to promote access to solar fan-assisted and battery fan-assisted cookstoves for refugee and host-community households in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement and the wider … Read more
Position: Finance Assistant (1) Location: Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District Company: Kuza Refugee Business Platform (KUZA) Background KUZA is a private microfinance company supporting refugees and host-community entrepreneurs through access to finance, business financial literacy, and market-based livelihood solutions. As KUZA expands its lending and financial services, the company requires a Finance Assistant … Read more
Position: Head of Operations Location: Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District Organisation: Kuza Refugee Business Platform (KUZA) Position Background The Head of Operations will provide overall operational leadership for KUZA, with direct responsibility for the Solar On Loan project, the company’s loan portfolio, and the effective functioning of key support areas, including IT and … Read more
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, themed ‘For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment and Accelerate Action’, it’s essential to acknowledge the significant improvements made towards gender equality. However, despite progress, women continue to face substantial challenges in accessing finance, hindering their ability to participate fully in the economy. This article explores … Read more
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” To achieve a feminist future in which all people are treated equally, this year’s theme urges action to unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all women. Among other challenges, access to finance remains a critical … Read more
Overview of REBU: Kuza Refugee Business Platform (REBU) is a social enterprise dedicated to uplifting refugee women entrepreneurs and refugee-led companies. REBU provides financial services and business financial literacy to refugee businesses. This is achieved through mobilizing resources to support businesses built by refugees for refugees. Our mission is to create an environment where access … Read more
Being forced out of home to seek refuge comes with a lot of challenges. This is truer for refugee women who face a lot of extra ordinary challenges while forging life in exile. Women are often depicted as individuals in need of aid and support, but what is frequently overlooked is their remarkable potential as … Read more
In November 2024, The Uganda Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development issued a Legal Notice No. 21 of 2024 under the Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act, Cap. 61 – Prescription of Maximum Interest Rate. The notice caps the maximum interest moneylenders can charge at 2.8% per month or 33.6% per annum. … Read more