Old Mutual Uganda has introduced Thrive, a new wellness application designed to help users make healthier and more informed choices in their everyday lives. The app brings together practical information, tools and support aimed at helping users manage different aspects of their wellbeing. This includes building better financial habits, planning for the future, improving physical fitness, nutrition and mental health. The launch event at MoTIV, Bugolobi, brought together customers, partners, wellness professionals and fitness communities.
The launch of Thrive comes amid growing concerns about mental health and other pressures affecting Ugandans' quality of life. According to the National Planning Authority's State of Uganda Population Report 2025, mental-health cases increased by more than 71 per cent between 2021 and 2024. Nearly one in four Ugandans are affected by mental health issues. The challenges are not limited to mental health, as financial pressures, physical health, nutrition and mental wellbeing are closely interconnected.
Thrive seeks to respond to these challenges by bringing the different dimensions of wellness together in one digital experience. Users can access resources that can help them make informed choices and develop healthier habits. The app aims to provide a holistic approach to wellbeing, allowing users to manage different aspects of their lives. This approach is expected to have a positive impact on the overall health and wellbeing of Ugandans.
Speaking at the launch, Zac Kisesi, managing director of Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda, emphasized the importance of financial wellbeing as a component of a person's overall health. Financial wellbeing is not simply about how much money a person earns, but about the confidence to make informed decisions, plan for the future and steadily work towards the life you want. Kisesi highlighted the app's potential to make financial wellness more accessible and practical.
Andrew Makumbi, managing director of Old Mutual Insurance Uganda, noted that the application reflects a shift in the role of insurers. Insurers are no longer just responding to problems, but are now helping customers reduce risks and live healthier lives. The app is expected to play a significant role in promoting preventive healthcare and wellness in Uganda.
The Thrive app offers a range of tools and resources to support users' wellbeing. These include practical information, support and guidance on financial planning, physical fitness, nutrition and mental health. The app is designed to be user-friendly, allowing users to easily access and engage with the resources they need.
The launch of Thrive is a significant development in Uganda's health and wellness sector. The app has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of Ugandans, promoting healthier living and wellbeing. Key stakeholders, including customers, partners and wellness professionals, have welcomed the launch of the app, recognizing its potential to address the country's health and wellness challenges.
Key points
- The Thrive app offers a holistic approach to wellbeing, bringing together financial, physical, mental and nutritional wellness tools in one digital platform.
- Mental-health cases in Uganda have increased by more than 71 per cent between 2021 and 2024, according to the National Planning Authority's State of Uganda Population Report 2025.
- The app aims to promote preventive healthcare and wellness in Uganda, reflecting a shift in the role of insurers from simply responding to problems to helping customers reduce risks and live healthier lives.
