Record 126 Ugandans selected for business grants
Mar 26, 2018
Each selected entrepreneur will receive the funding of $5000 each and to take part in the entrepreneurship programme.

A total of 126 Ugandans have been selected to join the 4th cycle of the Tony Elumelu Foundation's (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme, the highest number ever selected since the programme started four years ago.
Over the next nine months, the successful applicants will receive training and mentorship to ready them for the tough world of business. Uganda had the third highest number of applications for the programme after Nigeria and Kenya.
Each selected entrepreneur will receive the funding of $5000 each and to take part in the entrepreneurship programme.
More than 150,000 Africans from 114 countries worldwide applied to be part of 2018 cohort. Launched in 2015, the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is the largest African philanthropic initiative devoted to entrepreneurship.
It has a 10-year, $100m goal to identify and empower 10,000 African entrepreneurs, create a million jobs and add $10b in revenues to Africa's economy.
The 2018 cohort includes an additional 250 entrepreneurs to the standard selection of 1,000 - thanks to a $1m partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to support 200 entrepreneurs in conflict and fragile zones of Nigeria (the North East where the Boko Haram scourge is felt.
The Red Cross programme also targets the Niger Delta region which suffers environmental degradation from oil spillage. Additional funding was secured from a $200,000 agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support 40 pan-African entrepreneurs; and a $50,000 partnership with Indorama to support 10 Nigerians.
Speaking about the selections, TEF Founder and UBA Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu said: "The number and quality of applicants, 151,000 in total, was outstanding - it illustrates the strength and depth of entrepreneurial promise and commitment on our continent."
"Selection is never easy, and we profoundly regret that we cannot help all,
"Our partnerships with the Red Cross, UNDP and Indorama, alongside ongoing discussions with other international organizations, reflect the growing global recognition of what we have known all along - that entrepreneurship is the most effective path to sustainable development on our continent and our Programme is the model to follow," he added.
There was a near 50-50 split between male and female applications, reflecting the entrepreneurial ambition of Africa's women. Agriculture was the leading sector among selected entrepreneurs at 30.5%, followed by technology (10.5%) and Education&training (9%).
TEF CEO, Parminder Vir said: "Over the next nine months, the entrepreneurs will receive online training and mentoring, and will use the skills acquired to develop business plans prior to receiving $5,000* in seed capital. This will bring TEF's total Programme investment so far to $15 million in direct funding to entrepreneurs and $5.8 million in Programme & technology development and operations.
Winners
Abaas Mpindi, Education and Training
Agnes Namirimu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Aidah Not Applicable Nakibuuka, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Aisha Nabukeera, Education and Training
Albert Olodi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Alex Okello, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Allen Muteesi, Manufacturing
Amos N/A Karugaba, Education and Training
Andrew Etuket, Healthcare
Andrew Ssenyonjo, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Anne Nabukenya, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Annet Grace Atim, Healthcare
Annet Odong Ssanyu, Education and Training
Anthony Isanga, Energy/Power Generation
Arnold Ruyonga, Energy/Power Generation
Arthur Woniala, Energy/Power Generation
Assumpta Abbo, Education and Training
Augustus Kagyene, Education and Training
Barbara Nabigambo, Tourism/Hospitality
Bazil Mwotta Biddemu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Benson Sande, Healthcare
Billy Ochen, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Brian Galabuzi Kakembo, Energy/Power generation
Caroline Mitiwu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Cassidy Catherine Alwenyi, ICT
Cavin Mugarura, Education and Training
Charles Ochan, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Charlotte Arinaitwe, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Charlotte Muhumuza Karungi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Collins Saabwe, Education and Training
Conny Grace Avako, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Conrad Tumwine, Healthcare
Cynthia Olga Kiconco Muheki, Consulting
Davey Reich Turyasingura, FMCG
David Kintu Nkwanga, Manufacturing
Denise Kantarama Museminali, Manufacturing
Deogratius Ssekidde, Professional Services
Drake Lule, Construction
Eliab Wilson Mayengo, Construction
Emmanuel Edoku, Construction
Emmanuel Timothy Reigns Okoth, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Evans Kato Tusubira, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Evelyn Kirezi, Transportation
Fiona Mpumwire, ICT
Getrude Nambalirwa, Manufacturing
Godfrey Mukose, Healthcare
Harriet Kobusingye, Agriculture (Agri-business,
Farming)
Hassan Ssennyondo, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Henry Luyimbaazi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Herman Nkugwa, Manufacturing
Husein Kalema, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Immaculate Kali Aceng, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Innocent Alule, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Irene Moracha, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Isabella Acomai, Fashion
Ivan Kutosi Agona, Education and Training
Jackline Alwedo, Education and Training
Jackline Bayoa, Commercial/Retail
Jackline Waliggo, Transportation
Johnmary Kavuma, Construction
Joseph Mulabbi, Transportation
Joseph Okware, Education and Training
Josephat Kaijage, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Jovulean Itungu, Healthcare
Julian Florence Agwari, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Juliet Nakaweesi, Waste Management
Juliet Nakyanzi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Julius Edwok, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Julius Emwogu, Manufacturing
Julius Enock Naika, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Lilian Nyangoma, Fashion
Lucy Isoke Marunga, Tourism/Hospitality
Lydia Night Anena, Fashion
Magoola Nathan, Media and Entertainment
Mariam Nakigude, Manufacturing
Marvin Peter Akankwasa, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Masha Cheptoek, Education and Training
Mawejje Douglas Deo, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Mitchelle Omal Awor, Manufacturing
Moses Blessed Mutabaganya, Manufacturing
Moses Mugagga Kamya, Education and Traning)
Muliwabyo Justus, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Norah Najjemba, Healthcare
Patricia Nassanga, ICT
Patrick Musisi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Patrick Rwekamba, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Patrick Nespoul Omoding, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Paul Kiwanuka, Manufacturing
Paul Matovu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Paul Tumwesigye, Education and Training
Peter Kisadha, Media and Entertainment
Philip Opio, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Phiona Asasira, FMCG
Racheal Junior Nakintu, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Rachel Nabisubi Balungi, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Rancy Sharon Bukenya, ICT
Rashid Kisekka, FMCG
Reaganson Alinda, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Richard Kirumira Kalungi, Healthcare
Robert Mubiru, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Ronald Tenywa, Waste Management
Ronnie Bahungule, Professional Services
Rose Mary Nakame, Waste Management
Sam Agona, Waste Management
Samson Tusiime, ICT
Samuel Ocimil, Education and Training
Sarah Nassazi, Manufacturing
Sharif Basalirwa, Financial Services
Sheilla Abuko, Fashion
Siraje Nyombi, ICT
Stallone Emmanuel Arinaitwe, FMCG
Stella Akello, Fashion
Stephen Aroma, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Stephy Abeja, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Suzan Ankunda, Manufacturing
Sylivia Nabuuma, FMCG
Theresa Nalwanga, Manufacturing
Tonny Kukeera, Media and Entertainment
Trevor Nsereko, Manufacturing
Vincent Nsereko, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Walter Felix Opio, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Watson Owampiire, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Whitney Achieng Okumu, FMCG
William Eguma, Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming)
Zuria Nagadya, Professional Services