Equity Bank Uganda in partnership with KPMG has officially launched the 2024 Uganda Top 100 SME survey campaign under the theme “Empowering SMEs for a Monetized Uganda: Catalysing Growth through Innovation, Sustainability, and Market Access.
The campaign seeks to identify Uganda’s fastest-growing and medium-sized companies that demonstrate business excellence and showcase some of the country’s most successful and powerful entrepreneurship stories.
The campaign targets SMEs with a turnover of 360 million to 25 billion UGX, engaging them in a 3-month survey which will culminate in a gala dinner in December.
In his remarks, Anthony Kituuka, Managing Director of Equity Bank Uganda Limited, said that 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. 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''. he said.
according to him, SMEs play a crucial role in Uganda's economy, accounting for a substantial portion of the GDP and providing employment opportunities to many.
''Equity Bank Uganda Limited remains dedicated to fostering the growth and development of these vital enterprises through integrated financial services, aiming to transform lives, give dignity, and expand opportunities for wealth creation''. he concluded
