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Equity Group has been recognized as a Super brand in East Africa, a distinction that affirms the Group’s commitment to quality, reliability, and excellence in the financial services sector. Super brands is a globally respected authority on branding excellence, identifying and celebrating the most trusted and influential brands across more than 90 countries. The East African edition, now in its ninth volume, highlights brands that have achieved exceptional status in the eyes of both consumers and industry experts. This recognition is based on a rigorous selection process led by an independent research firm and evaluated by a panel of branding…
Equity Group has been recognized as a Super brand in East Africa, a distinction that affirms the Group’s commitment to quality, reliability, and excellence in the financial services sector. Super brands is a globally respected authority on branding excellence, identifying and celebrating the most trusted and influential brands across more than 90 countries. The East African edition, now in its ninth volume, highlights brands that have achieved exceptional status in the eyes of both consumers and industry experts. This recognition is based on a rigorous selection process led by an independent research firm and evaluated by a panel of branding…
Equity Group has been recognized as a Super brand in East Africa, a distinction that affirms the Group’s commitment to quality, reliability, and excellence in the financial services sector. Super brands is a globally respected authority on branding excellence, identifying and celebrating the most trusted and influential brands across more than 90 countries. The East African edition, now in its ninth volume, highlights brands that have achieved exceptional status in the eyes of both consumers and industry experts. This recognition is based on a rigorous selection process led by an independent research firm and evaluated by a panel of branding…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced the immediate suspension of all ongoing defence and military cooperation activities with the Federal Republic of Germany. According to a statement issued by the UPDF,the drastic measure comes in response to serious allegations concerning the conduct of the current German Ambassador to Uganda. “The decision was prompted by credible intelligence reports indicating that His Excellency Mathias Schauer, the German Ambassador, is allegedly actively engaged in subversive activities in the country,” the statement read in part. Colonel Chris Magenzi, the Acting Director Defence Public Information for the UPDF made the communication through his…
Started In 2014, as simple idea on Kampala street, Safe Boda has transformed Uganda’s transport industry and become a household name. SafeBoda has also trained 40,000 SafeBoda drivers currently active in safeBoda riding business across the Uganda. At the heart of this journey were three visionary co-founders: Ricky Rapa Thomson, Maxime Dieudonné, and Alastair Sussock. Ricky Rapa Thomson, a determined and charismatic entrepreneur from northern Uganda, had once worked as a security guard before becoming a boda boda rider. Known for his engaging nature, Ricky wasn’t just offering rides with a helmet, which was rare, he also was a part-time…
Started In 2014, as simple idea on Kampala street, Safe Boda has transformed Uganda’s transport industry and become a household name. SafeBoda has also trained 40,000 SafeBoda drivers currently active in safeBoda riding business across the Uganda. At the heart of this journey were three visionary co-founders: Ricky Rapa Thomson, Maxime Dieudonné, and Alastair Sussock. Ricky Rapa Thomson, a determined and charismatic entrepreneur from northern Uganda, had once worked as a security guard before becoming a boda boda rider. Known for his engaging nature, Ricky wasn’t just offering rides with a helmet, which was rare, he also was a part-time…
By Felix Oketcho Housing Finance Bank has been honoured with Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) Award and the Small Business Recovery Fund (SBRF) Award courtesy of Bank of Uganda in recognition of its pivotal role in strengthening Uganda’s economic resilience. Housing Finance Bank received the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) Award in recognition of its strong participation in the government-led initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity in Uganda. Through this collaboration, the Bank has played a pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion for small-scale farmers who constitute 80% of the country’s agricultural sector empowering them to transition from subsistence farming to more…