As part of celebration to mark International Women Day 2026,Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Uganda Chapter will come together to celebrate the power, resilience, and innovation of women at the Women Entrepreneurs’ Katale.
The Katale is a vibrant marketplace and dialogue platform convening women entrepreneurs, banks, insurance companies, private sector actors, government facilitators, and development partners.
This year’s theme is “Women’s Economic Empowerment for Inclusive Growth”.Call to Action: “Give to Gain, Invest in Women, Grow the Economy”.
This year’s Katale places economic empowerment at the centre of the celebration because when women are supported with access to finance, markets, insurance, and skills, businesses grow and communities thrive.
The program will feature inspiring speakers, engaging panel discussions, and practical conversations focused on unlocking opportunities for women led enterprises.
AWE is an entrepreneurship training program designed to provide enterprising women the knowledge, networks, and access they need to launch and scale successful businesses. In Uganda, 547 women from Arua, Gulu, Lira, Mbale, Jinja, Kampala, Mbarara, and Fort Portal have graduated from the AWE program since its inception in 2019.
On 7 March 2026, women entrepreneurs beyond dialogue, will host a vibrant exhibition showcasing the unique products and services women have mastered over the years; from agribusiness and manufacturing to creative industries, technology, and services.
Whether you are a bank, insurer, private sector player, government institution, exhibitor, development partner, or attendee, there is a place for you.
