Furaha Finserve Uganda Limited has entered a strategic partnership with SurePay to broaden access to affordable school-fee financing, in a move aimed at reducing disruptions to children’s education across Uganda.
Under the arrangement, parents transacting via the SurePay platform will gain access to purpose-based school-fee loans—disbursed directly to schools—marking a first-of-its-kind integration of financing within a school payments ecosystem in the country.
The collaboration comes amid growing concern over school dropouts linked to fee constraints, positioning the partnership as a targeted intervention to stabilize school attendance while easing financial pressure on households.
Furaha says it has already supported over 20,000 children to remain in school across more than 5,000 institutions nationwide, while extending first-time credit access to thousands of families. The company is now scaling its ambition through partnerships with financial institutions including Diamond Trust Bank and Cairo Bank Uganda, with a long-term target of supporting one million learners.
The SurePay integration is expected to embed financing directly into the payment journey, allowing parents to access instant credit at the point of transaction. For schools, the model promises more predictable fee collection cycles, improved cash flow stability, and enhanced operational planning.
“Our shared belief that a child’s education journey should be uninterrupted is reinforced in this collaboration,” said Dennis Musinguzi, Chief Executive Officer of Furaha. “The innovation we have built underpins our commitment to solving fundamental challenges for parents and guardians in a meaningful and dignified manner.”
Moses Okiror, Chief Executive Officer of SurePay, emphasized the systemic benefits of the partnership, noting that predictable fee collection is critical for school sustainability.
“Our partnership with Furaha enhances the value we provide to schools and families by integrating responsible school fees financing directly into the platform,” he said. “Together, we are helping safeguard learning continuity for the next generation of Ugandans.”
The initiative reflects a broader shift in Uganda’s financial services landscape, where fintech-driven solutions are increasingly being deployed to address structural challenges in education access and affordability.
Parents can access the facility by dialing 16580# or through the Furaha mobile application available on major app platforms.
