In the bustling community of Kabusu, Kampala, 65-year-old Mrs. Rose Lwasa stands as an inspiring example of resilience and sustainable growth. Married with four adult children, Rose’s journey with FINCA Uganda is one of steady progress, discipline, and unwavering determination.

Her relationship with FINCA began in the early 1990s when she joined as a group client at the Masaka branch and received her first loan of UGX 100,000 (around USD 30) to support her small-scale farming activities. Her ambitions were modest — to improve her family’s livelihood — but her commitment to succeed has never faltered.

After relocating to Kampala, Rose decided to venture into poultry farming around the year 2000, starting with only three chicks. With limited resources but remarkable patience and consistency, she gradually nurtured her enterprise, learning and growing through every challenge.

“FINCA has walked with me from the time I was in Masaka. Their loans have helped me step by step, and what I love most is that the staff are approachable and supportive,” she shared proudly.

Through discipline, commitment, and consistent access to FINCA Uganda’s credit services, Rose expanded her poultry business steadily. Her most recent loan of UGX 3 million (around USD 840), received in August 2025, was used to purchase poultry feeds — a vital investment that helped her sustain and increase her production capacity.

Today, Rose manages a successful and resilient poultry farm with over 300 broilers, supplying traders who deliver to supermarkets across Kampala. She also employs two workers, creating additional livelihoods within her community.

Beyond improving her own family’s quality of life, Rose is now contributing to her local economy and inspiring others in her community to pursue self-reliance.

The financial stability she has gained through her partnership with FINCA has significantly improved her family’s standard of living, offering them a more stable and dignified life.

Looking ahead, Rose dreams of expanding her poultry business to over 1,000 birds, increasing both production and income while inspiring other women to pursue financial independence through determination and responsible borrowing.

Her story illustrates how financial inclusion in Uganda can help transform humble beginnings into thriving enterprises. Rose is a testament to how long-term support, access to financial services and personal resilience can drive meaningful change for herself, her family and her community.