Stanbic Bank Tanzania and the Zanzibar Economic Empowerment Agency (ZEEA) have signed a five-year partnership agreement aimed at growing businesses in Zanzibar. According to the announcement, the deal will expand support for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in Unguja and Pemba, combining ZEEA's economic empowerment mandate with Stanbic's financial expertise, business development and market linkages. The signing took place at the Zanzibar Fahari Expo 2026, where Stanbic is the main sponsor with a 200 million shilling contribution.

Stanbic Bank Tanzania has donated TZS 20 million to support the Medical and Surgical Camps program of the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC). This funding aims to provide free medical and surgical services to communities in need during camps scheduled for July 2026. The donation was presented by Stanbic Bank Tanzania's CEO, Mr. Manzi Rwegasira, to ECSA-HC's Director General, Dr. Ntuli Angyelile Kapologwe.

A Sh25.9 billion climate fund has been launched to provide financing to farmers and rural businesses, according to Capital FM Business. The 12-year programme will operate in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, supporting climate-resilient investments across the agricultural sector. The initiative is intended to expand access to funding for rural enterprises adapting to climate pressures, though the blurb does not identify the fund’s managers, eligibility rules, or specific financing instruments.

4G Capital has provided over $1 billion in loans to small businesses in Kenya and Uganda, reflecting a growing need for working capital among entrepreneurs often excluded from traditional financing. Since its inception in 2013, the Nairobi-based fintech has served approximately 800,000 customers and issued more than 7.6 million short-term loans.

Absa Bank Kenya and Unilever Kenya have entered into a KSh 4 billion financing agreement aimed at improving access to working capital for distributors and retailers. This initiative is intended to enhance Kenya's consumer goods value chain and support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) has completed the Women in Leadership Program 2026, a five-day initiative aimed at empowering women with essential leadership skills and confidence for roles in Uganda's financial sector. The program focused on equipping participants with the necessary mindset to excel in leadership positions.