A Senior Six student at Code High School in Seeta Bajjo, Mercy Aujo, has received Shs1 million in school fees support under the Bona Basome Campaign, an initiative by DTB Uganda.
The initiative is held in partnership with Furaha Finserve Uganda aimed at supporting learners facing financial barriers to education.
Aujo becomes the first beneficiary of the campaign, which was launched to help students remain in school despite rising education costs affecting many families across the country. The support was announced during an engagement held at Code High School, attended by school owners, headteachers and education stakeholders.
The intervention comes at a time when school fees continue to be one of the leading causes of school dropout in Uganda. According to UNICEF’s 2024 policy note on education challenges, insufficient funding remains the biggest barrier to schooling, with 67.1% of boys and 62.1% of girls aged 6–24 citing financial constraints as the main reason for dropping out.
Speaking at the event, DTB Uganda Head of Marketing and Communications Samuel Matekha said the Bona Basome Campaign was designed to ease pressure on families while ensuring learners are not forced out of school due to lack of fees.
“When financial constraints become a barrier to education, it is the future of our children that is placed at risk. Through the Bona Basome Campaign and our partnership with Furaha Finserve Uganda, we are helping families overcome these challenges by providing accessible education financing and direct support to learners such as Mercy,” Matekha said.
He added that Aujo’s support marks the beginning of a wider rollout targeting learners across the country.
“Today, we are pleased to award Mercy as the first beneficiary of the Bona Basome Campaign. We believe this support will go a long way in helping her pursue her education without interruption. As the campaign continues, we look forward to supporting more learners across the country and helping many more young people achieve their educational aspirations,” he said.
Launched earlier this year, the Bona Basome Campaign seeks to provide relief to parents and guardians struggling with school fees while promoting awareness of accessible education financing solutions.
Furaha Finserve Uganda Chief Executive Officer Denis Musinguzi noted that many families continue to struggle with school fees payments, particularly at the start of school terms.
“Many parents continue to face difficulties meeting school fees obligations, especially at the beginning of school terms. Through initiatives such as Bona Basome, we are providing meaningful support that enables children to stay in school while giving parents greater financial flexibility,” Musinguzi said.
Since 2025, DTB Uganda and Furaha Finserve Uganda have partnered to provide affordable school fees financing solutions aimed at supporting continuity in learning while helping parents manage education-related expenses.
The partnership also extends to schools, offering school fees collection and financing solutions that improve cash flow management and strengthen institutional sustainability.
Through the Bona Basome Campaign, the partners aim to disburse Shs5.6 billion in education financing, reaching more than 3,203 schools and supporting over 9,597 learners across Uganda.
“At DTB Uganda, we believe that meaningful progress begins with empowering communities. Through our ‘Bank with Us, Bank on Us’ promise, we continue to develop innovative financial solutions that support families, unlock opportunities and contribute to Uganda’s long-term development through education,” Matekha said.
