Overview:

This initiative aims to identify, recognize, and celebrate Uganda's most dynamic and innovative medium-sized enterprises.

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Equity Bank Uganda Limited (EBUL) has unveiled the 2024 Uganda Top 100 SME survey campaign, in collaboration with KPMG and Daily Monitor. This initiative aims to identify, recognize, and celebrate Uganda’s most dynamic and innovative medium-sized enterprises.

The campaign, themed “Empowering SMEs for a Monetized Uganda: Catalysing Growth through Innovation, Sustainability, and Market Access,” seeks to promote entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth. The survey targets SMEs with a turnover of 360 million to 25 billion UGX, and will culminate in a gala dinner in December, where winners will be announced.

“Equity Bank is committed to supporting the Top 100 SME Survey Campaign for the next 3 years. I encourage all participants to participate as it will give you visibility,” said Anthony Kituuka, Managing Director of Equity Bank Uganda Limited. “Additionally, any SME that comes to Equity Bank to access any of the products will be given a 2% discount after being listed in the Top 100 SMEs.”

Kituuka further emphasized the bank’s approach, stating, “At Equity, we offer integrated financial services that empower consumers, individuals, MSMEs, communities, regional and global businesses. We don’t only focus on making money from businesses and communities, but believe if a community is well empowered, it will then seek our services.”

The Top 100 SME survey campaign will evaluate participants based on their financial performance, innovation, sustainability, and market impact. The initiative aims to promote transparency, accountability, and best practices in business management, while providing a benchmark for excellence in entrepreneurship.

By supporting SMEs, Equity Bank Uganda Limited is contributing to the country’s economic development, job creation, and poverty reduction. The bank’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses aligns with its mission to transform lives, give dignity, and expand opportunities for wealth creation.