A total of 165 women-led enterprises have officially graduated from the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen women’s entrepreneurship, create green jobs and accelerate Uganda’s transition to a sustainable economy.The graduation ceremony celebrated the successful completion of the capacity-building phase of this regional initiative, which is implemented across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania under the Employment Promotion for Women for the Green Transformation in Africa (WE4D) programme.In Uganda, the project is delivered by Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) in partnership with GIZ WE4D and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, with funding from the German Government, the European Union, and Norway.Out of more than 500 applications and 200 shortlisted candidates, 165 enterprises successfully completed the rigorous months of intensive training, business coaching, workshops, and investment readiness support.Operating primarily in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture/geoprocessing, the circular economy, and waste management, these enterprises are key drivers of Uganda’s climate resilience and economic transformation.The Assistant Commissioner, Equity and Rights, Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Nabiryo Lydia emphasized that empowering women-led businesses is essential to achieving Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy, noting that these entrepreneurs are actively shaping the nation’s future through job creation, innovation, and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, Judith Kibuuka, Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) Exco Member who represented Mark Ocitti the Chief Executive noted that the initiative ties into the Bank’s 35-year milestone and its commitment alongside partners to commit UGX 1 trillion toward priority areas such as financial inclusion, climate resilience financing, and enterprise development.“This graduation demonstrates what can be achieved when we invest in women entrepreneurs and provide practical business support to build sustainable enterprises ready for growth and investment,” said Catherine Poran, Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Business Incubator Limited, noting that the initiative aligned with Stanbic’s purpose and empowered 165 enterprises following over 500 applications and rigorous business transformation presentations.Michael Seng, the Programme GIZ WE4D noted “Women-led green enterprises have enormous potential to create jobs, reduce environmental degradation and build more sustainable local economies. Through this partnership, we are equipping entrepreneurs with the skills, networks and financial readiness needed to grow businesses that contribute meaningfully to Uganda’s economic transformation.”Participants used the platform to showcase their green business transformation plans focused on scaling operations and enhancing environmental impact. Graduates such as Dr. Proscovia Athieno, founder of Aroza Group Limited, shared how the training helped reduce her company’s carbon footprint, while Veronica Nandugwa Brenda, CEO of Yoola Kasasilo, expressed newfound confidence in expanding organic waste-to-fertilizer systems.As Uganda accelerates industrialization and value addition, these 165 graduating enterprises are well-positioned to drive long-term inclusive growth and shape the future of the nation’s green economy.The post 165 Women-Led Enterprises Graduate as Stanbic, GIZ-WE4D Advance Uganda’s Green Economy Agenda appeared first on The Insider.