Tag Archives: Equity Bank

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the year winds down, the Northern Ugandan city of Gulu will host the second edition of the Gulu Marathon on Saturday 6th December. The marathon, launched at Kampala Club on Thursday, saw marathon officials and sponsors promising an even bigger and more …

  Namulonge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Among the many lessons that Dominic Musoke picked up while growing up was that, ‘Don’t underestimate small humble beginnings, because sometimes they can turn out to be the greatest success stories.’ That statement, as he recalls, came to life on Saturday as Musoke …

This year, the tournament will run under the theme “17 years of transforming lives in Uganda”, in celebration of the 17 years of Equity Bank’s impact in Uganda’s financial sector Namulonge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some of Uganda’s top golfers will this weekend converge at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial …

From Sh40,000 to a Multi-Branch Business:  Abel Byamukama’s journey Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Abel Byamukama is a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Maguru Village, Kyabukonkoni Division, Fort Portal City. He is the founder of “Klean Star Products”, a growing enterprise that manufactures liquid soap and a range of home-care products. …

Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government, through a credit facility managed by Equity Bank, has disbursed sh1.2 billion to support 896 palm oil farmers who are part of the National Oil Project. The National Oil project was officially launched by Fred Bwino Kyakula, the state minister of agriculture, animal industry …

Equity Sowing seeds of Impact Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As early as 4:30am, Divine Kobusigye, the Senior Five Mobiliser at St Julian Secondary School, was already dressed in her sparkling, well-pressed white shirt and kaaki skirt. She was beaming with a sheepish smile and couldn’t wait for the day …

Equity Bank bank has set aside Sh60million to plant 60,000 trees across Bugisu subregion by end of 2026. Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda in partnership with the Umukuuka wa Bugisu Sir Jude Mike Mudoma, the cultural leader of the Bamasaba, together with Gro Foundation, has launched a …

Banking on a Greener Future with Green Finance Solutions for SMEs COMMENT | Virginia Ssemakula | Climate change is one of the significant crises facing the world today and developing nations such as Uganda face a critical challenge in combating related effects despite its relatively low contribution to global greenhouse …

UGEFA and Equity Bank Celebrate Ongoing Partnership to Accelerate Green Finance in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) and Equity Bank Uganda are delighted to announce the continuation of their highly successful partnership as UGEFA enters its second phase. Building on a …

Equity Bank Relocates Bugolobi Branch to Enhance Customer Convenience and Experience Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank has relocated its supreme branch in Bugolobi to a more accessible and modern location as part of its commitment to improving service delivery for customers. The branch has moved from Luthuli …