Equity Bank Uganda Named Main Partner for African Nations Cup UK 2025 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Nations Cup UK (ANCUK) 2025, a premier event that celebrates African heritage, unity, and talent through the power of football and culture, kicks off this weekend in London. Equity Bank …
Read More »Equity Group hits Kshs 15.4 billion profit, reaffirms position as cross-border financial powerhouse
Equity Group reports Kshs 15.4 billion profits after tax on prudent cost management and resumption of growth Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Demonstrating strategic agility and resilience in a dynamic global economic landscape, Equity Group has achieved strong results and growth of its diversified business across the region, becoming …
Read More »Equity Bank flies in 40 investors to explore investment opportunities in Uganda
Equity Bank hosts trade mission to boost local investment and open markets for Ugandan MSMES Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to promote local investments and expand markets for the small and medium enterprises, Equity Bank has organized a two-day trade mission bringing over 40 foreign …
Read More »Bank of Uganda recognizes Equity as DSIB Bank
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has once again been designated as a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (DSIB) by the Bank of Uganda, marking the third consecutive year the bank has received this prestigious recognition. This designation underscores Equity Bank’s significant role in Uganda’s financial sector and …
Read More »Equity Bank gives 100 Ugandan students scholarships, puts them into leadership training
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 …
Read More »Equity Bank, Liberty Life and Turaco partner to offer disruptive Equi-Life insurance solution
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) …
Read More »Equity Bank to work with FinTechs to transform customers’ lives
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 …
Read More »Equity Bank crowns Abakyala ku Ntiiko series in Kiboga
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 …
Read More »Spurred by diversification, Equity Group delivers solid 2024 financial results
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.
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Abakyala Ku Ntiiko: Women in Lira challenged to venture into social media for business marketing
‘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 …
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