KCB Bank Uganda has called on women in the creative industry to move beyond basic banking and embrace strategic wealth-building to secure the sustainability of their enterprises.
Speaking at the Flower Land Fest 2026, held at Design Hub, Bugolobi, where the bank served as a Gold Sponsor, KCB Bank engaged hundreds of young professionals and SME founders with practical financial advice tailored to female-led businesses. The festival also marked the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Women’s History Exhibit, themed “A Garden of Her Own”.
Through interactive sessions and networking opportunities, participants, many operating in non-traditional sectors, learned how to navigate Uganda’s growing creative economy using structured financial solutions. The event featured exhibitions, creative showcases, and a panel discussion titled “Women & the Creative Economy”.
Gladys Nalukenge Lubowa, Relationship Manager for Women in Business at KCB Bank Uganda, urged creatives to focus on financial planning alongside their craft. She noted that industries such as music, fashion, film, and digital content offer huge opportunities, but long-term success requires investment planning and SME financing.
“Many creatives do not think about financial tools beyond basic transactions, but to build a garden of your own, you must cultivate financial stability. KCB Bank Uganda is helping women move toward investment planning and structured SME solutions,” Nalukenge said. “We want to bridge the gap between earning an income and building genuine wealth.”
KCB Bank’s engagement booth provided attendees with personalized financial advisory, covering SME financing, investment planning, and digital integration. The bank emphasized its commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs beyond International Women’s Day, through ongoing capacity-building initiatives and financial products tailored to female-led businesses.
As the Flower Land Fest closed, the message was clear: empowering women in business is not just celebratory, but essential for sustainable growth in Uganda’s creative economy.