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Equity Group records historic results reporting a 55% growth in profit after tax of Kshs 75.5 billion, underscoring the success of its strategic transformation. Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced record results in Kenya’s corporate history, posting a 55% increase in profit after tax …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world marks International Women’s Day, conversations around women’s leadership, visibility and economic participation are gaining renewed attention. But beyond policies and programmes, one powerful force continues to shape how society understands women’s contributions: storytelling. From media narratives to corporate communications, the stories …

Equity Bank Launches Affordable Financing for Electric Cooking In Uganda   Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda in partnership with UKAID and the ministry of Energy has launched affordable financing for eCooking products and technologies in Uganda. Dubbed the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Trust Fund, it …

  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 …