
Richard Omusei receiving his award from Claver Serumaga, Equity Bank’s Executive Director
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I From east to the west, south to the north, Equity Bank has been nurturing entrepreneurs, guiding them on how to make money and prosper.
Several success stories cropped up during the Tupange Business Forum, which has been gathering business proprietors in all regions of Uganda.
Following a triumphant launch in Kampala early this month, under the theme “Financing Integrated Value Chains and SME Growth,” the forum gathers hundreds of small and medium enterprise (SME) owners, dreamers, and innovators wherever it goes. It reached Arua this week.
Richard Omusei, the Resident Director of Halcyon High Schools, one of the most respected centers of learning in Teso sub region has excelled in the sector of education.
Several years ago, he established Halcyon High Schools, which are spread across the sub region including Soroti, Serere and Ocaapa. He also owns Teso Boarding Primary School that is shaping the lives of hundreds of young learners.
Halcyon Schools’ impact in Teso sub region is undeniable, producing some of the best students in the region and training dedicated teaching staff.
Equity Bank has walked the journey with Mr. Omusei and the schools, financially and through business advisory services. Additionally, teachers have benefited from Equity bank’s free financial literacy programs, giving them tools to borrow wisely and build financial stability.
It is these efforts in improving education and empowering teachers that earned Richard Omusei the Most Influential Customer Award. His story is one of visionary leadership and impact in the education sector.