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The program offers a comprehensive package including paid internship, mentorship, coaching, and support for 100 students pursuing higher education both locally and internationally. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned 100 scholars as the fourth cohort of Equity Leaders Program Uganda, joining 319 previously admitted scholars …

Equi-Life: Transforming Insurance Access in Uganda BUSINESS ANALYSIS  | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s insurance sector has demonstrated significant growth in recent years, with gross written premiums increasing from UGX 1.44 trillion in 2022 to UGX 1.6 trillion in 2023, this is according to the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) …

Equity Bank Uganda and FITSPA Strengthen Digital Financial Inclusion through Fintech Collaboration Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Gift Shoko, Managing Director of Equity Bank Uganda, has re-affirmed that the future of banking is not just about banks but more about strategic partnerships and shared infrastructure with FinTechs to provide seamless …

Kiboga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |   Rhoda Nakintu, Administrative Secretary for Kiboga District has called on the women to practice the habit of saving and lead in the discipline of repaying loans diligently. “Through Equity Bank’s support, I have learned that consistent repayment opens doors to greater opportunities. The real obstacle …

Equity Group reports US$468.7 million profits before tax, driven by strategic diversified growth ✳ Proposed dividend per share of UgSh120 – a payout ratio of 34.5% ✳ Earnings per share increased by 11% to UgSh348 ✳ Asset quality improves by 100 basis points from Q1 2024 to Q4 2024. ✳ …

‘Embrace Digital Marketing and Networking to Promote your Business’ Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is not too late for women in Lira City to grasp digital marketing tools to help enhance their businesses, an expert has advised. “The youth you see here are beating you in selling their …

Financial literacy and business growth: Key Lessons from Equity Bank’s ‘Abakyala ku Ntiiko’ Iganga Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant step to empower women entrepreneurs in Eastern Uganda, Equity Bank last week engaged with hundreds of small-scale and micro-business owners in Busoga subregion. “Equity bank’s support has …

Equity Bank expands support for women in Micro Business in Masaka; Work-life balance preached at Abakyala Ku Ntiiko Event Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the second time in one week, Equity Bank Uganda brought women entrepreneurs, financial experts and industry leaders under one roof as the Abakyala Ku Ntiiko reached Masaka on …

Equity Bank Launches Second Edition of Abakyala Ku Ntiiko to Empower Women in Businesses Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank has launched the second edition of Abakyala Ku Ntiiko, a flagship initiative dedicated to empowering women in micro and small-scale business. This exciting day of sharing and lessons …

Equity Bank Uganda Limited Appoints Gift Shoko as Managing Director Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Equity Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of  Gift Shoko from Zimbabwe as the new Managing Director to replace Anthony Kituuka who resigned late last year. Shoko has been …