Government of Uganda · MoFPED · Wealth Creation Initiative
Started as of Mar 2023 · Implemented by MSCL
Presidential Initiative on Job and Wealth Creation targeting 18 specialized enterprises through parish-level SACCOs that each receive UGX 30M seed capital and manage member loans collectively.
Fund size
UGX 213.63 bn
Disbursed
UGX 273.93 bn
Beneficiaries
2,365,721
Repayments
Pending
| FY | Projects | Disbursed | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | 281 | UGX 8.43 bn | 65,532 | 76,928 | 87,500 |
| 2020/21 | 720 | UGX 21.60 bn | 185,673 | 217,963 | 224,000 |
| 2021/22 | 1,280 | UGX 38.40 bn | 360,423 | 423,106 | 393,000 |
| 2022/23 | 1,520 | UGX 45.60 bn | 589,783 | 692,355 | 472,000 |
| 2023/24 | 1,980 | UGX 59.40 bn | 830,065 | 974,425 | 612,000 |
| 2024/25 | 1,340 | UGX 40.20 bn | 1,092,191 | 1,282,138 | 405,000 |
| Sector | Projects | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boda Boda | 482 | — | — |
| Welders | 376 | — | — |
| Taxi Operators | 467 | — | — |
| Market Vendors | 415 | — | — |
| Tailors | 397 | — | — |
| Journalists | 338 | — | — |
| Women Entrepreneurs | 442 | — | — |
| Salon Operators | 398 | — | — |
| Youth Leaders | 373 | — | — |
| Produce Dealers | 399 | — | — |
| Fishermen | 362 | — | — |
| Veterans | 373 | — | — |
| Restaurant Owners | 395 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 379 | — | — |
| Persons with Disabilities | 368 | — | — |
| Mechanics | 386 | — | — |
| Performing Artists | 394 | — | — |
| Elected Leaders | 377 | — | — |
| Region | Beneficiaries | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 664,761 | UGX 80.33 bn | 28.1% |
| Central | 591,928 | UGX 70.78 bn | 25.0% |
| Northern | 586,165 | UGX 64.10 bn | 24.8% |
| Western | 522,867 | UGX 58.72 bn | 22.1% |