Betty Amongi’s Support for Women Entrepreneurs
By The Public Lens
Minister Betty Amongi’s latest initiative is set to transform the lives of 387 small-scale businesswomen in Lira City, providing them with a soft loan of 107 million shillings to grow their businesses.
This loan, disbursed on November 15, 2024, at Senior Quarters, Lira City East Division, is a testament to Minister Amongi’s commitment to empowering women and driving local economic development.
Jenifer Opio, a member of Minister Amongi’s team, encouraged the beneficiaries to support Minister Amongi in the 2026 elections, citing her exceptional leadership.
The loan is not linked to any political affiliation, as emphasized by Imat Dina Bua, Chairperson of the Women’s Council in Lira City.
Benefits of the Initiative
– Financial Empowerment: 387 women receive 300,000 shillings each at 5% interest per annum
– Economic Growth: Supporting women-led businesses to drive local economic development
– Community Development: Empowering grassroots women to improve their livelihoods
Councilor Denis Odong Odul praised Minister Amongi’s support for women, calling it the best form of assistance.
Ken Allan Owani, a technical team member, urged beneficiaries to use the funds wisely to grow their businesses.
Beneficiaries like Sofia Atine and Apiki Evaline expressed gratitude to Minister Amongi for considering grassroots women in her initiative.
This initiative is part of Minister Amongi’s broader efforts to support women’s economic empowerment, as seen in the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project, which allocated 53.3 million shillings to Lira district.
