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…
Tom Mwanje, the Equity Bank Jinja branch manager shaking hands with Dr Kakuba Mpango, the chairman of the board of governors of Busoga High School, Kamuli after cutting the ribbon to officiate the bus. Courtesy photo Equity Bank Uganda has handed over a brand-new 2025 Isuzu 67-seater school bus to Busoga High School, Kamuli, in…
By James Sserumaga, Head of Bancassurance, Equity Bank Uganda Uganda’s bancassurance industry continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum, with banks generating more than UGX 80.8 billion in insurance premiums during the first quarter of 2026 alone. According to the latest industry performance report, Equity Bank Uganda ranked fourth among the country’s 22 licensed bancassurance providers, generating…
Matovu Muhudi, the founder of Elsmart conservation technologies When Matovu Muhudi watched his mother struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) after years of cooking over smoky traditional stoves, he saw more than a family tragedy. He saw a public health crisis affecting millions of Ugandans. Rather than continue treating the symptoms as a medical…
Emmanuel Bassa, the director of Enersave Enterprises Limited showcasing some of the solar technologies offered by the company Less than two years after its establishment, Enersave Enterprises Limited has transformed from a fledgling clean energy business into one of Uganda’s emerging players in the clean cooking sector, earning recognition as a hub under the Uganda…
Osward Kakande showing one of the production machines used to make the stoves When Osward Kakande watched his mother struggle with persistent coughs and headaches caused by smoke from traditional cooking stoves, he never imagined that her suffering would inspire a business now valued at more than Shs450 million. Today, the founder and director of…
Equity Banks Virginia Ssemakula and Mawokota North MP Amelia Kyambadde planting a tree at the school Equity Bank Uganda and My Tree Initiative have strengthened their partnership to advance environmental conservation and climate resilience through a major tree planting exercise at Kyasanku Hill College in Kasanje, Mpigi District, reinforcing the Bank’s contribution to Equity Group’s…
Uganda’s second school term is well underway but many headteachers are still wresting with a familiar problem; keeping the school running while waiting for parents to finish paying fees. Slaries, food, scholastic materials and facility upkeep all demand immediate attention, yet the money often comes in slowly. To help bridge this gap, Equity Bank Uganda…
Equity Bank through their support and commitment to Uganda’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are yet again partnering with KPMG and Nation Media Group (NMG) as they launched the 2026 Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey, a flagship initiative designed to generate critical business insights, strengthen enterprise resilience, and unlock sustainable growth opportunities. Launched at KPMG…
Quality education should never be interrupted by temporary cash flow challenges. Every school term comes with significant financial obligations. Schools must pay staff salaries, purchase food and scholastic materials, maintain facilities, and ensure learners have a conducive environment to thrive, often before tuition fees have been fully collected. This creates a funding gap that can…
