The collaboration introduces the DTB–Furaha School Fees Loan, a digital financing solution that gives parents timely and affordable access to school fees, helping children stay in school and complete their education.
The new product allows parents to secure instant school fees loans that are paid directly to schools, easing the burden of upfront lump-sum payments.
This initiative comes against the backdrop of a pressing national challenge. Statistics from the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) show that of every 100 children who began primary school in 2012, only 10 sat for their S6 final examinations in 2024, with school fees remaining one of the biggest barriers to continued learning.
Speaking at the launch, Godfrey Sebaana, CEO of Diamond Trust Bank Uganda, said the partnership highlights DTB’s commitment to addressing real challenges in the communities where it operates.
“Our partnership with Furaha Finserve Uganda Limited is built around one clear goal: keeping children in school. Through this collaboration, we are unveiling the DTB, Furaha School Fees Loan, a digital solution designed to ease the heavy termly pressure parents face,” he said. Sebaana further explained how the initiative aligns fully with the bank’s long-term vision.
“Our goal is to support more than one million children to stay in school over the next five years. This is responsible finance in action and a direct investment in Uganda’s future,” he noted.

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