For years, money sent back home by Ugandans living abroad has helped families pay school fees, medical bills, build homes, and meet everyday needs. But Equity Bank is urging the diaspora to go a step further by turning part of their remittances into productive assets, businesses, and investments that can generate income. The bank made…
Delegates pose for a photo during the 15th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference held from 29th to 30th September at Speke Resort Munyonyo Equity bank has reaffirmed itas commitment to Uganda’s mining and extractive sector, with a particular focus on expanding financial inclusion among artisanal and small-scale miners. The Bank’s commitment comes as more than 1,500…
Gift Shoko, the Managing Director of Equity Bank handing over a gift hamper to Hon. Rtd. General Katumba Wamala, the Chief Planter and Minister for Public Service during the launch Equity Bank, in partnership with My Tree Initiative Uganda, has officially launched the Equi Green Schools Programme at Nakanyonyi Secondary School in Mukono District on…
Equity Bank Uganda is positioning itself to play a bigger role in financing businesses trading between Uganda and Kenya, with the lender committing to develop financial solutions for members of the newly launched Business Network Uganda (BNU). Speaking at the launch of the network, Equity Bank Uganda Chief Financial Officer Richard Muraguri said the bank…
Mark Ssempijja, the General Manager at RZ Innovations Ltd taking the Equity Trade Show delegates through a stategic tour of the factory Uganda’s expanding manufacturing sector and its potential to drive regional trade took centre stage as more than 150 investors from 10 countries visited RZ Innovations Limited and its parent company, Royikems Industries Limited,…
A delegation of Equity Members touring the Coffee Processin plant at Zigoti Coffee Works Limited Equity Bank Uganda is exploring expanded commercial credit support for Zigoti Coffee Works Limited as the family-owned company seeks to increase coffee production, value addition and access to new markets. These discussions followed an Equity Bank visit to Zigoti’s farm…
Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Sanjay Tanna and Equity Bank Executive Director Claver Serumaga in the middle along with delegates at Equity Bank Trade and Investment Roadshow More than 150 business leaders, investors, policymakers and private-sector players from 10 nationalities have converged in Kampala for the 2026 Uganda Trade and Investment Roadshow, seeking…
Access to climate adaptation finance remains a significant challenge for smallholder farmers and rural businesses across Africa, with available capital often failing to reach those who need it most. To help bridge this financing and delivery gap, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Equity Group on Friday, kicked off the Africa Rural Climate…
For 20 years, Steven Dralada Nzima worked as a security guard in Kampala, including at Equity Bank Uganda offices. Today, he is running a commercial farm in Adjumani District, growing crops, keeping livestock and managing forestry, while providing jobs for people in his community. The journey has been gradual. Steven started with a modest salary,…
The executive leadership of the bank and the VURRA SS school administration pose for a photo after a strategic engagement in Arua district Set against the vibrant landscape of Arua in West Nile, Vurra Secondary School is expanding to keep pace with a rapidly growing student population. School leaders are racing to add classrooms and…
