How aBi Finance is Transforming Agriculture in Uganda - And What You Can Learn!

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. In this episode of CEO Insights Uganda, we speak with Mona Muguma-Ssebuliba, the CEO of aBi Finance, a key driver of sustainable agribusiness financing in Uganda. With a wealth of experience in investment banking, financial inclusion, green finance, and strategic leadership, Mona has played a pivotal role in unlocking access to finance for smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, women entrepreneurs, and youth-led enterprises. As the leader of aBi Finance, Mona spearheads climate-smart agriculture financing, the green finance revolution in Uganda, and partnerships that empower businesses to scale and thrive. With past leadership roles at Africa Alliance Uganda Limited, Akina Mama Wa Afrika, and Stanbic Holdings, she brings unmatched expertise in capital markets, asset management, and economic transformation. In this conversation, we explore how agribusiness financing is evolving, the impact of sustainable investments on Uganda’s economy, and Mona’s vision for empowering SMEs, women, and underserved communities. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, policymaker, or business leader, this episode is packed with insights that will reshape how you think about finance, agriculture, climate, and growth. You can reach Mona directly on +256772499955 *Chapters* 00:00 Intro 01:35 What is aBi Finance? 02:20 On why aBi Finance is focused on agriculture 07:45 On the effects of climate change on agriculture 10:55 On how aBi Finance works 18:09 On how aBi Development works 18:47 On who the aBi Finance partners are 19:30 On examples of aBi Finance's success stories 21:15 On aBi Finance's work on sustainability 25:00 On aBi Finance's shareholders 25:50 On how aBi Finance evaluates and measures its impact 32:19 On aBi Finance's resource mobilization efforts 34:33 On how aBi Finance's work fits in with Uganda's SDGs 38:42 On how aBi Finance is addressing the impact of technology and AI 43:22 On the challenge(s) that aBi Finance is handling 54:01 On being a female CEO in a male-dominated industry 1:10:42 On the importance of having coaches, mentors, and sponsors 1:16:24 On getting "less-than" treatment as a female 1:23:45 Advice for young women 1:28:30 On the 5 growth capitals (Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, Physical, Financial) 1:47:48 On the significance of making choices *CEO Insights Uganda with Herbert Rwabugahya is Uganda’s number one podcast.* The most-watched and fastest-growing show on YouTube and other audio platforms, delivering bold, unfiltered, and inspiring conversations that matter. Widely ranked as the best Ugandan podcast and consistently topping lists of top podcasts in Uganda, this is where the past, present, and future of Uganda come alive through powerful storytelling and real-life insights. Whether you're searching for a Ugandan podcast, exploring podcasts about Uganda, or trying to discover the most relevant podcasts from Kampala, CEO Insights Uganda is your trusted source. This isn’t just another business podcast in Uganda—it’s a dynamic space where leaders, builders, and visionaries across every sector share their stories. From high-level CEO interviews in Uganda to deep dives with founders, investors, politicians, creators, and cultural icons, we go beyond the headlines to explore the real stories shaping Uganda’s business, politics, innovation, and society. Each episode offers a masterclass in leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, and smart strategy, whether you're curious about real estate podcasts in Uganda, startup journeys, or how top brands in Uganda were built. If you’ve ever searched YouTube for terms like Lynn Ngugi show, The Diary Of A CEO podcast, The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, how to Start a Business in Uganda, or The Ugandan Podcast, you’ve just found your new favorite show. We don’t just talk about success—we unpack it. Expect candid discussions about challenges, breakthroughs, and decisions that have shaped some of Uganda’s most influential lives. CEO Insights Uganda is also among the most trusted Uganda news podcasts and politics in Uganda podcasts, often spotlighting public leaders and game changers driving the region forward. Filmed in Kampala but watched across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan, the UAE, the UK, and the US, CEO Insights Uganda is a pan-African platform with global reach. Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, policy thinker, or just passionate about Uganda’s transformation, this show gives you the rare, raw, and real stories that define East Africa’s future.