The Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), has called for greater investment in women’s economic empowerment, saying it holds the key to transforming families and communities across Uganda.

He made the remarks while addressing women entrepreneurs during the closure of the Essential Skills for Women Entrepreneurs; training held in Nansana, part of the GROW Project “Generating Growth Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs”.

The Training program implemented, run by the MUBS Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Incubation Centre, attracted two hundred seventy seven (277) Women who were equipped with Essential Skills for Entrepreneurs to grow and sustain their businesses

This is a pilot Training to test the curriculum developed by MUBS-EIIC and later the Ministry will roll out the training in the whole country.

“When women are given the skills to plan, work smart, use technology, and manage income, they don’t just improve their lives, they uplift entire households,” Prof. Muhwezi said. “This kind of empowerment has a multiplying effect in society.”

One of the attendees, Sarah Nakintu, described the program as a “turning point.”

“I now understand how to set clear goals for my business and use social media to reach more customers,” she said. “It has opened my eyes to what is possible.”

“I now understand how to set clear goals for my business and use social media to reach more customers,” she said. “It’s opened my eyes to what’s possible.”

Prof. Muhwezi praised the initiative as a strategic response to the persistent gender gap in economic participation, especially in informal sectors. He noted that MUBS, through its Innovation Centre, is committed to inclusive economic development by supporting women and youth with practical education and mentorship.

The GROW Project is one of several community outreach efforts under MUBS, supporting Uganda’s national goals in entrepreneurship, gender equality, and poverty reduction.

Prof. Moses Muhwezi (Blue Tie) together with MUBS Staff and the various women groups that under went the GROW Project training