Soroti painters receive financial literacy training to boost their businesses and household incomes
SOROTI, March 3, 2026 — In a bid to break the cycle of poverty, painters in Soroti City have undergone financial literacy training aimed at strengthening their businesses and improving their household incomes.
The training, held on Saturday, was organised by paint manufacturer Kansai Plascon Uganda in partnership with Equity Bank Uganda, Soroti Branch. It focused on equipping painters with practical knowledge in savings, credit management and financial planning to help them build sustainable enterprises.
Robert Mubiru, National Coordinator of Kansai Plascon Painters in Uganda, urged participants to cultivate a savings culture despite the demanding nature of their work.
“Many painters put in long hours on sites but end up with empty pockets,” Mubiru said.
He observed that although painters often spend extended periods on construction sites, they frequently have little to show in terms of savings at the end of a project.
Mubiru stressed that changing this mindset is critical to ensuring long-term financial security and business growth within the sector.
Addressing the artisans, Francis Erumu, Manager of Equity Bank Soroti Branch, said the programme seeks to tackle the cash flow challenges that often hinder painters’ progress.
He noted that irregular incomes frequently leave artisans struggling to expand their businesses or cope with financial shocks. Through improved saving habits and responsible borrowing, he said, painters would be better positioned to access affordable credit facilities and strengthen their enterprises.
“We are partnering with Plascon Painters SACCO to drive financial discipline and long-term stability among members,” Erumu said.
Pius Okung, Chairperson of the Plascon Painters in Soroti City, appealed to members to take the training seriously and commit themselves to regular saving.
He said the tendency to live from hand to mouth has hindered progress among many painters and urged them to apply the knowledge gained to improve their financial management practices.
“The hand-to-mouth lifestyle has held many painters back; it is time to break that cycle,” he said.
With structured savings and prudent credit management, painters are expected to enhance their financial stability and expand their businesses.
Stakeholders expressed confidence that the training would not only uplift individual painters but also strengthen the painting industry across the Teso Sub-region.
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