Equity Bank Uganda Limited, led by Managing Director Gift Shoko, today paid a courtesy visit to the Nation Media Group (NMG) head office in Namuwongo, a suburb of Kampala. The visit is part of a series of strategic engagements by the bank aimed at strengthening collaborations with key media partners.
Mr. Shoko was accompanied by Olivia Mugaba, Head of SME Banking, and Clare Tumwebaze, Head of Marketing and Communications at Equity Bank.
The delegation was warmly received by Nation Media Group Uganda Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa, who was joined by Hajara Batuka (Head of Marketing), Allan Chekwech (Managing Editor, Daily Monitor), George Kihuria (General Manager, Finance), and Sam Barata (General Manager, Commercial).
In her remarks, Ms. Nsibirwa highlighted Nation Media Group’s regional footprint, including Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, KFM, and The EastAfrican. She outlined opportunities for collaboration, particularly in storytelling and media engagement that extends beyond Uganda to the broader East African region.
She also thanked Equity Bank for its continued support, notably its three-year sponsorship of the Top 100 SME Survey, as well as its broader contribution to socio-economic development through various financial services and initiatives across the country.
In response, Equity Bank’s MD, Mr. Shoko, emphasized the bank’s commitment to financial inclusion and development. He noted that the bank currently serves over 2.3 million customers in Uganda, with a focus on sectors such as agriculture, trade, retail, manufacturing, energy, and the environment.
He also highlighted Equity Bank’s efforts in providing social protection for refugees, affordable credit for youth, women, and farmers, as well as support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Both parties agreed to explore further content collaborations, with a shared goal of promoting impactful storytelling around youth and women’s empowerment, financial inclusion, and community development. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ongoing dialogue and mutual growth.
