Gift Shoko, the Manging director of Equity Bank and Professor Augustus Nuwagaba, the deputy Govenor Bank of Uganda Ugandans living abroad have been urged to move beyond sending money home for family upkeep and instead invest in businesses and other productive sectors that create wealth and support the country’s economic growth. The call was made…
Equity Bank Uganda on Saturday convened its 2026 Diaspora Webinar under the theme “From Remittances to Investment Capital: Unlocking Diaspora Wealth for Uganda’s Economic Transformation.” The virtual engagement brought together Ugandans living across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and East Africa, alongside senior government and central bank officials. Opening the webinar, Gift…
Uganda Baati has renewed its support for the Gulu City Marathon, saying the event has become an important platform for improving community health, promoting tourism and supporting development in Northern Uganda. The commitment was made during the launch of the 2026 Gulu City Marathon, where government officials, business leaders and development partners called for greater…
As Uganda’s diaspora continues to send record remittances back home, Equity Bank Uganda is strengthening its efforts to help turn these financial inflows into long-term investments that create businesses, jobs and sustainable wealth. On Saturday, 1 August 2026, the Bank will host the latest edition of its Equity Diaspora Webinar Series, an initiative that equips…
Equity Bank Uganda will on Saturday, August 1, 2026, host the latest edition of the Equity Diaspora Xchange, a virtual forum that will bring together government officials, financial experts and Ugandans living abroad to discuss how diaspora remittances can be turned into long-term investments. The discussion will be held under the theme, “From Remittance to…
Absa Bank Uganda has recognised 13 outstanding dealer partners through the inaugural Titan Awards, a new annual initiative aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships that expand access to vehicle and asset finance, enabling businesses and individuals to invest in the productive assets that drive Uganda’s economic growth. In his remarks, David Wandera, Managing Director, Absa Bank…
Absa Uganda, in partnership with Reach A Hand Uganda, hosted an impactful peer-learning session at Revival Girls Secondary School in Mbarara, extending financial literacy and life skills to 345 students. The event marked another milestone in the second year of the strategic partnership built on an innovative peer-education model with Reach A Hand. The initiative…
Construction of the new St. Paul Church of Uganda Nyangilia sanctuary has received a major boost after Uganda Baati commenced roofing works on the building in Koboko District, during an event attended by various religious leaders, politicians, Christians and other well-wishers. The ceremony to hand over the roofing works to Uganda Baati Ltd was held…
Absa Uganda CFO Michael Segwaya giving his remarks during the 2nd Energy Convention At the 2nd Energy Convention held at Four Points by Sheraton on Friday, 24th July, key policy drivers and financial leaders gathered to tackle Uganda’s transition from power generation to universal access. The day commenced with a high-level dialogue and a ministerial…
Uganda Baati has hosted the national launch of National Cleaning Day specifically gor manufacturers with government and private sector leaders calling on Ugandans to take personal responsibility for keeping their homes, workplaces and communities clean. The event was officiated by the Minister of State for Industry, David Bahati, and attended by the Executive Director of…
