Leonard Tumwine
Managing Director
We lend to people building something.
A faith-grounded microfinance centre in Mbarara, serving entrepreneurs and groups across Western Uganda.
- Since 2015
- Licensed by UMRA
- Five branches
Leon Finance and Business Centre
Building Success
Our vision
To preach the gospel as we provide quality financial and non-financial services that empower productive entrepreneurs to excellence.
Our mission
To strengthen impoverished households to increase their income through accessible loans, business training and spiritual development.
A word from our director.
We started with three groups and a promise to treat every client like family.
Eleven years later, that promise has not changed.
Leonard Tumwine
Founder and Managing Director
Our story
Eleven years, one promise.
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2015
A first office on High Street
Leon Finance opens in Mbarara, lending to three women's groups.
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2017
Business loans begin
Shop owners can borrow on their own, with a guarantor instead of a land title.
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2019
Free training for every client
Records, budgeting and pricing become part of every loan.
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2021
Isingiro and Ibanda open
Loan officers move closer to the groups they serve.
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2023
Repay by mobile money
MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money, without travelling to the office.
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2026
Five branches, one promise
Fair terms, written down, from people who know your name.
What we stand for
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Faith.
Why we serve.
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Fairness.
Every cost, in writing.
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Growth.
Beyond the loan.
Leadership
The people behind Leon.
Patience Ainembabazi
Head of Credit
Doreen Kyomugisha
Business Training Lead
Emmanuel Mwesigwa
Spiritual Development
Visit us
Come and meet us.
Questions about a loan, training or the branch nearest you? We are one call away.