A quiet but significant transformation is taking place in Kilulu B village in Mbale, powered not by government projects or major infrastructure investments, but by solar energy. At the centre of this change are Simon Malenje, the LC I chairperson, and Grace Kayegi, director of Good Journey Nursery and Primary School. Together, they are working…
Equity Bank Uganda has unveiled an ambitious financing strategy aimed at accelerating the adoption of clean energy technologies across the country. The bank is positioning itself as a key player in Uganda’s transition to renewable energy by making solar systems, clean cooking technologies, and other renewable energy solutions more affordable for households, schools, farmers, and…
Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing financial inclusion by strengthening support for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs), micro-businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs through tailored financing, financial literacy programmes and sustainability-focused products. Speaking at the Uganda Central Co-operative Financial Services Ltd (UCCFS) annual general assembly held at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, bank…
The fairways of Namulonge Golf Club came alive with competition, celebration and environmental awareness as the sixth edition of the Namulonge Ladies Open concluded in style over the weekend. In a tournament that blended elite golf with a growing vision for women’s sport and sustainability, Peace Kabasweka delivered a dramatic final-round performance to clinch victory….
Equity Bank Uganda has strengthened its reputation in diaspora banking and cross-border remittances after winning three major accolades at the AIDO Network Pan-African Impact Awards. At the awards ceremony held on Saturday, May 23, at Speke Resort Munyonyo during Africa Liberation Week celebrations, the bank was recognised for excellence in cross-border remittances, diaspora banking solutions,…
Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned 100 students into the fifth cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), bringing the total number of scholars enrolled since the programme started in Uganda to 512. The commissioning ceremony, held in Kampala on Friday, also marked the graduation of 81 scholars from the pioneer 2022 cohort who have completed…
Equity Bank Uganda has launched a new digital platform aimed at transforming how businesses manage their finances, with regulators praising the move as a step towards a more efficient and inclusive banking system. The platform, dubbed Equity Online for Business, was unveiled at Protea Hotel in Kampala, marking a major upgrade from the bank’s previous…
UN Women and Equity Bank Uganda have signed a partnership to advance women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion in Uganda. The agreement was signed at Equity Bank’s boardroom at Church House on Kampala Road. The two-year partnership, running from April 2026 to March 2028, will focus on supporting women, including those in refugee-hosting communities, to…
On Kampala Road, next to Crane Chambers, stands the gleaming Church House, a 16-story building that serves as the headquarters for the Church of Uganda. This iconic structure, completed in recent years, nearly slipped from the church’s grasp due to a massive loan from Equity Bank Uganda. Back in 2010, under the leadership of then…
