128 Equity Leadership Program Scholars Earn Admission to Prestigious Global Universities

Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has announced that 128 exceptional students from its Equity Leadership Program (ELP) have secured fully funded scholarships to study at 62 renowned universities across 19 countries. The scholars, drawn from Kenya (87), Rwanda (33), Uganda (4), and the Democratic Republic of Congo (4), will be pursuing undergraduate studies worth a combined Ksh 2.79 billion (USD 21.6 million)…

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Student Innovations Shine as Stanbic National Schools Championship Enters Appraisal Phase

The 10th edition of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (SNSC) has officially entered its appraisal phase, as student led innovations across the country gain national attention for their creativity, relevance, and impact. The phase who h was launched this week will focus on evaluating how the finalist schools have used the seed funding provided to develop and scale up their…

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Jacintah Akino: Championing Governance, Inclusion and Sustainability in Uganda’s Capital Markets

Jacintah Akino serves as Legal and Compliance Manager, as well as Company Secretary at the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE). With a strong background in corporate governance, law, ESG, risk and compliance, she plays a pivotal role in shaping policies and dialogues that drive equity and professionalism in Uganda’s financial markets. Governing with Integrity and Inclusivity In her dual role, Jacintah…

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