As Ugandan schools prepare to reopen, dfcu Bank has introduced its dfcu Ku Mapeesa campaign, designed to ease financial pressures faced by parents, schools, and suppliers during the back-to-school season.
Bryan Katamba, dfcu’s Sector Head for Education and Health, explained that the initiative addresses recurring challenges such as hefty fee payments, long requirement lists, and cash-flow pressures. “Every school term brings familiar challenges—fees, long requirement lists, and traffic. Parents, schools, and even suppliers all feel the pressure,” Katamba noted.
For parents, the campaign provides instant school fee payment options through *240#, the dfcu QuickApp, or branch visits. Families can also access MobiLoans of up to UGX 2 million, personal loans of up to UGX 250 million, and credit cards with a 50-day interest-free period. Education Savings accounts, Junior’s Medical Insurance, and Stock Loans of up to UGX 5 million are also available.
Schools benefit from bridge financing of up to UGX 500 million, loan buyout services, and vehicle and asset financing for equipment like solar panels and exam-printing machines. Katamba emphasized that these products ensure schools “run smoothly without disrupting education.”
Suppliers and business owners are also supported with financing to restock uniforms, books, and scholastic materials, ensuring that the education supply chain remains uninterrupted during peak demand.
Digital infrastructure plays a major role in the dfcu Ku Mapeesa campaign, with services such as School Pay, SurePay, and Pegpay helping parents make secure, trackable payments without the need for long queues or handling cash.
Katamba described the initiative as part of dfcu’s long-term commitment to Uganda’s education sector: “dfcu is more than a bank—it’s a partner in the education sector, bringing convenience, security, and support to families, schools, and businesses.”
The campaign demonstrates dfcu Bank’s ongoing effort to digitize financial services while offering tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of Uganda’s education ecosystem.
