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About Rising Woman
Monitor Publications Limited’s (MPL) flagship brand Daily Monitor in partnership with dfcu Women in Business Program and Uganda Investment Authority-UIA are running the fifth season of the Rising Woman campaign. The objective of the campaign includes recognizing, celebrating, and promoting a culture of mentorship among women in business in Uganda.
Several activities including countrywide power talks, mentorship programs, business advisory caravan are lined up. But that’s not all, an all-expenses paid study trip to Nairobi for the top 10 winners and cash prizes of up to UGX 30 million is up for grabs for the top 3 winners. Women entrepreneurs are therefore urged to send in their project proposals following the guidelines herein to stand a chance to win the study tour trip and cash prizes.
Who qualifies?
Registered businesses in the following categories:
Note: The business must be 50% owned by a woman/women and domicile in Uganda.
Where to pick up the guideline forms
How to submit
Prizes to win
Deadline: Thursday 30th June 2022
Contact Persons: dfcu Bank -0800222000 or Joshua – 0701-770983
Terms & Conditions
Participation in the Proposal Writing Competition
Rising Woman Business Trainings and caravans
The Organizers reserve the right to amend the General Terms at any time. Participants are encouraged to check the dfcu website regularly for any such changes.
Download the Proposal Writing Form here
dfcu Bank is supporting small businesses to recover and thrive
dfcu Bank has been at the forefront of transforming businesses in Uganda by providing affordable and flexible financing solutions. The Small Business Recovery Fund supports small businesses that have been affected by the Covid- 19 pandemic.
The dfcu Small Business Recovery Fund provides loans/credit to small businesses that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but show potential for recovery if provided with the right financial support. Through the fund, dfcu provides affordable credit facilities to small businesses that have suffered financial distress arising from the knock-on effects of COVID-19 pandemic. This fund provides the much-needed liquidity to resuscitate such businesses.
The fund has been crafted to support small business customers get back on their feet. The loan offer includes the following:
The loan repayment period is a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 4 years, which includes a grace period of a maximum of 1 year depending on the nature of the project.
The credit facility is available to small businesses under the following criteria:
To apply, customers can visit the nearest dfcu Bank Branch or contact their relationship manager. They can also reach us on 0800 222 000 or WhatsApp 0776 760760 for more information about the Small Business Recovery Fund.
dfcu Mobi loan is an automated loan solution available to individual customers on our internet banking platform. Customers are now able to access instant short-term loans, without the need for collateral, as well as make the loan repayment in the comfort of their homes/work premises.
Currently the product is available to dfcu Bank customers and eventually, we expect to extend the same to other customers. Eligible customers with good, consistent account conduct and history can access the mobi loans.
The mobi loan is a short-term facility that helps customers to bring a temporary financial gap for emergencies that just can’t wait. The key features include the following:
The key eligibility criteria include the following:
The loan is available on our digital Banking platforms. So, customers need to have signed up for dfcu internet Banking (Quick Banking) to start the process.
Login via
Once logged in you select the mobi loan menu, then initiate a loan application and follow the prompts.
Within five (5) minutes, funds will be credited on your account and an SMS notification sent to your phone confirming the disbursement with details of the loan amount and date of expiry.
You will receive two SMS notifications, one is a credit of the loan amount into your account and the other is confirming successful disbursement of the loan, embedded in it is also loan expiry date.
Mobi loan is available in Ugandan shillings only.
This product is for our customers who may need fast affordable cash from time to time. The benefits of our mobi loans include the following:
You can borrow as many times as you wish in month as long as the previous MobiLoan has been paid off. Once you pay off, your MobiLoan limit immediately becomes available again and you can access it anytime, at your convenience.
Yes, the mobi loan can be disbursed on both the individual current and savings accounts.
No, this loan is only available to individual account holders.
Yes, you can and at no extra cost. Login to our quick banking platform, under mobi loan menu, select early loan repayment and follow the prompts. Upon completion you will get an SMS notification congratulating you on paying off your loan.
No, they cannot. The client will need to bank with us for 6 months before they can qualify.
To get more information about the dfcu Mobi loan, customers can reach us toll free on 0800 222 000 or WhatsApp 0776 760760.
dfcu Bank is regulated by the Central Bank of Uganda.
Customer Deposits are protected by the Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda
Disclaimer
This Campaign is operated by dfcu Bank and not by Visa. As you are aware, Visa is not a card issuer and does not provide credit, debit or any financial services. Any issues you may have with respect to your card should be directed to dfcu Bank. The relationship between Visa and dfcu Bank does not create any relationship direct or indirect between the cardholder and Visa. These terms and conditions are different from the agreements between you and dfcu Bank and unless as otherwise specified in these Terms and Conditions, none of the terms of any agreement between you and dfcu Bank has any effect on, or relationship with these Terms and Conditions.
The following terms and conditions apply to the dfcu Bank and Visa International Service Association (Visa) AFCON partnership campaign promotion. By participating in the promotion, you are deemed to have read, understood and accepted the same:
Campaign Duration
Campaign Eligibility:
The Campaign rewards
Reward time duration
Other Terms
Indemnity
Promotion Disputes
dfcu Bank Uganda Limited is regulated by the Bank of Uganda. Customer deposits are protected by the Deposit Protection Fund.
TrustFactor App is an authentication application that has replaced the SMS One Time Passwords (OTPs) on our online banking platform (dfcu QuickBanking) for transaction confirmation.
The application is used by Quick Online, QuickConnect and Quick App Users Only to authenticate and complete transactions.
TrustFactor application is faster, safer and simpler than the One Time Password application that we previously used to approve transactions. The application also addresses the issue of delayed OTPs, Failed OTPs and provides security against Sim Swaps and Phishing among others.
(1) Download the TrustFactor App from Google Play or Apple Store
(2) Activate your account on TrustFactor via the Quick Banking App or Web
(3) Log into Quick Banking through App or Web and do your banking
(4) Authenticate using TrustFactor
(5) Transaction is completed and proceed to log out
No, TrustFactor is not used to approve transactions on USSD (QuickCode). The normal transaction process will remain for QuickCode.
No, the service is absolutely free! no extra charges will be incurred for the service.
You will be prompted to authenticate all transactions with TrustFactor that previously required an OTP/SMS token for example money transfers, bill payments etc.
If you receive an approval prompt when you are not in the process of doing a transaction, select “Reject” to protect your account and report the incident immediately to Call Centre that can be reached on 0800 222 000. You are likely being targeted by a cybercriminal.
If you are transacting on the mobile App (QuickApp), click the “Open TrustFactor” button to approve the transaction.
If you are transacting using the web (QuickOnline), open the TrustFactor App and approve the transactions under the ‘Authorizations’ menu.
If you are transacting on USSD *240# (QuickCode), your password is enough to complete the transaction.
IOS and Android are currently supported by TrustFactor. If your device uses a different operating system, please reach us on 0800 222 000 to discuss your options.
If you previously added another Smartphone to authenticate/approve your transactions, you should be able to use that other phone (device) to approve and complete the transaction. If you have never added an additional device, you can use the USSD platform to complete the transaction.
In the event that your device gets lost or is stolen, notify the Bank immediately on 0800 222 000 at that the device is de-associated from your account. You’ll be prompted to register another device the next time you access your Quick Banking profile.
Proceed to install and set up the TrustFactor App on the new phone. If you still have the old phone, you can transfer the authorisation rights to the new phone through the following steps;
If you do not have the old phone, reach us on 0800 222 000 to have the old phone de-associated from your account. You’ll be prompted to register the new phone the next time you access your Quick Banking profile.
The TrustFactor App is a perfect solution whenever you travel or need to access your account while out of the country.
With TrustFactor you will be able to execute your transactions any time anywhere if you have an active internet connection. A notification will be sent to your phone to complete the transaction, open the TrustFactor App and proceed to authorise the.
No roaming fees is applicable when using TrustFactor App.
If you have the recovery code (provided after successfully adding your account to TrustFactor), you can restore your access through the steps below.
If you do not have the recovery code, reach us on 0800 222 000 to have your profile reset and follow the steps below.
Yes, do not uninstall the TrustFactor App. You shall need it whenever you have to make a QuickBanking transaction.
With TrustFactor, you will be able to approve transactions off all your accounts on the same Smartphone.
Open the TrustFactor App and delete your profile under the ‘Profile Manager’ menu. All your transaction data will be de-associated from the old phone.
Yes, you can. Open the TrustFactor App and select the edit option besides the password line
Yes, you can! To enable biometrics, open the TrustFactor App and enable the biometrics toggle under settings. You will be able to set your primary access option (i.e. between password and Biometrics).
The following terms and conditions apply to the Visa International Service Association (Visa) also referred to as ‘the Promoter’ and Vivo Energy Uganda Limited (Vivo) partnership campaign promotion. By participating in the promotion, you are deemed to have read, understood and accepted the same:
Campaign Duration
a) The campaign will run from 10th September 3rd October, 2021 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
b) The Promoter reserves the right (in its sole and absolute discretion) to extend, shorten, suspend the time period of the Promotion or terminate the Promotion for technical, commercial, and/or operational reasons, or for reasons beyond its control. The Promotion, Prize and Terms and Conditions may be reasonably amended by the Promoter, at any time during the Promotion. In such event, all Participants waive any rights that they may have/purport to have in terms of this Promotion, and acknowledge that they shall have no recourse against the Promoter whatsoever
Campaign Eligibility:
a) The Promotion is open to Shell service station customers who use their Visa card to purchase fuel / goods worth UGX 100,000 (minimum) from selected participating stations.
b) Any eligible natural person who is 18 years or older,
c) The parent or guardian of a minor, may participate in the Promotion.
d) No director, employee, agent or consultant of:
i. the Promoter;
ii. any other subsidiary or associated person who controls or is controlled by the Promoter;
iii. the supplier of goods or services in connection with the Promotion; or
iv. The marketer of the Promotion; and/ or Agencies of the promoter or their spouses, life partners, business partners or immediate family members, may enter this Promotion.
v. The right of admission into the Promotion rests solely with the Promoter
The Campaign reward
a) Customers who meet the entry requirements are eligible for a UGX 10, 000 Shell voucher. The Shell Voucher is available on a first come first serve basis depending on the voucher allocation to the particular participating station on specific dates as indicated below.
b) The reward of UGX 10,000 voucher shall be given to the eligible customers on the spot through the help of the cashiers and brand ambassadors.
Reward time duration
a) Compensation time frame of the reward shall be within the stated campaign period and Shell service station operating hours.
Other Terms
(a) Vivo and Visa reserve the right to disqualify any entrant or withdraw reward to such entrant for tampering with the entry process including but not limited to: canvassing, or for submitting an entry which is not in accordance with these terms and conditions
(b) The vouchers are non-transferable and no other alternative shall be offered.
(c) By agreeing to participate in the promotion, all participants agree that their name, picture and details of their business can be made public in such media as Vivo may choose (including but not limited to the internet) and that they will further agree to participate in all public relations and marketing activities relating to the campaign without additional payment or consideration or prior approval.
(d) The award of the reward shall be subject to the authentication of the ownership of the winning
(e) Although Vivo will use reasonable efforts to ensure that all information relating to the campaign (“Promotional Material”) is accurate, Vivo will not be liable for any matters outside its control.
(f) Employees of Visa and Vivo are not eligible to participate in the promotion.
(g) Selected Participating stations:
Station
Shell Makerere Kikoni
Shell Entebbe
Shell Bunga
Shell Kabalagala
Shell Munyonyo
Shell Entebbe Express
Shell Jinja road
Shell Namusera
Shell Nansana city
Shell Lugogo
Shell Kawempe
Shell Namirembe
Shell Najjera
Shell Mengo
Shell Bugolobi
Indemnity
a) By entering the Promotion, the Participant unconditionally and irrevocably indemnifies and holds harmless the Promoter, as well as its holding company, its subsidiaries and any subsidiaries of its holding company, and their successors and assigns, directors, employees, agents or consultants against all and any losses, claims, proceeding, actions, damages, (direct, consequential or otherwise) liability, demands, expenses, legal costs (on an attorney and own client basis) howsoever arising out of, based upon, or in connection with (directly or indirectly) the Participant’s participation in the Promotion and the Prize/s.
b) Promoter and its service providers, are not responsible for:
a. incorrect and inaccurate transcription of entry information;
b. technical malfunction;
c. inappropriate images and comments posted by the entry or by the public;
d. lost or delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, line failure or malfunction of any telephone network or computer equipment or software; and/or
e. The inability to access any website or online services or any other error.
c) This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram or any other social media platform that may be used as an intermediary.
Promotion Disputes
1. Should any dispute arise in relation to these Terms and Conditions, the Promoter’s decision shall be final and no correspondence shall be entered into.