How Pumla Nabachwa Built The Leading Financial Literacy Brand in Uganda - And What You Can Learn!

In this episode of CEO Insights Uganda, we talk to Pumla Nabachwa — Team Lead Economist at the Bank of Uganda, a Certified Personal Financial Literacy Educator, and a leading advocate for women’s financial empowerment in Uganda. Pumla’s inspiring journey from a traditional Kiganda upbringing to becoming a respected voice in Uganda’s financial sector is a masterclass in resilience and leadership. With years of experience in economic policy, budget planning, and financial literacy training in Uganda, Pumla shares how everyday Ugandans can take control of their financial futures. In this episode, we dive into topics such as how to manage your money in Uganda, saving and investing for beginners, economic empowerment for women, and navigating gender roles in financial decision-making. Whether you're a young professional, entrepreneur, or policymaker, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset to build wealth and create lasting impact. If you're searching for terms like financial literacy Uganda, Pumla Nabachwa interview, women in economics Uganda, or how to grow financially in Uganda, this episode is exactly what you need. Tune in to hear from one of Uganda’s brightest economic minds. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to CEO Insights Uganda for more exclusive interviews that are shaping the future of business and leadership in Uganda. You can reach Pumla via her social media DM on Instagram and Facebook - using Pumla Nabachwa. Are you a business owner, corporate leader, or someone with a story others need to hear? We'd love to feature you on our show! Contact us today via WhatsApp at +1 469 278 1138 or call +256 704 233 306. *Episode Chapters* 00:00 Intro 03:30 What Financial Literacy is 16:35 Common mistakes people make in money management 36:00 Living paycheck to paycheck 57:56 Borrowing and getting into debt 1:35:14 Investing 2:20:20 Why Pumla is passionate about financial literacy *Enjoyed the show? Leave us a quick Google Review by clicking this link: https://g.page/r/CafSlD2tp1QZEAI/review.* CEO Insights Uganda with Herbert Rwabugahya is Uganda's number one business podcast. As the most watched and fastest-growing Ugandan podcast, it continues to dominate the charts across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and every major streaming platform. Consistently ranked as the best podcast in Uganda, CEO Insights Uganda brings the country’s vibrant business and leadership landscape to life through powerful storytelling, raw success stories, and real-life insights that inspire action. At its core, CEO Insights Uganda is not just a podcast—it is the voice of Uganda’s transformation. Each week, host Herbert Rwabugahya engages in compelling, unfiltered conversations with Uganda’s most influential CEOs, startup founders, policymakers, investors, creatives, and visionaries. These are not scripted interviews; they are immersive dialogues that peel back the curtain on the innovations, failures, comebacks, leadership decisions, and strategic pivots that are shaping Uganda’s future. From Kampala to Gulu, from the diaspora to the boardroom, CEO Insights Uganda stands unmatched as Uganda’s number one business podcast for meaningful, relevant, and motivational content. Whether you’re searching for a “Uganda podcast,” “top Ugandan podcast on YouTube,” “Kampala business podcasts,” “East African entrepreneurship podcast,” or “CEO interviews Uganda,” this is the show that consistently delivers. If you’ve ever looked up content like the Lynn Ngugi Show, The Diary of a CEO podcast, The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, or wanted to know how to start a business in Uganda, you’ve now found your ultimate destination. CEO Insights Uganda is where Uganda’s best ideas meet Uganda’s brightest minds, creating a platform that educates, challenges, and empowers its listeners in every episode. Our topics span across the most pressing and exciting sectors today—technology and innovation, public health leadership, political transformation, real estate investing in Uganda, agribusiness, youth entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, finance and banking, investment opportunities in Uganda, and beyond. CEO Insights Uganda podcast is especially tailored for audiences both inside and outside Uganda who are curious about the nation’s development path, leadership evolution, and business potential. At its core, CEO Insights Uganda stands as the number 1 podcast in Uganda because it speaks directly to the ambition and grit of a new generation of Ugandans. From boardrooms in Kampala to coffee shops in Gulu, and from NGO offices in Mbale to construction sites in Entebbe, the stories we spotlight reflect the evolving narrative of a country in motion.