Traders operating under Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been challenged to uphold transparency and trustworthiness if they wish to attract substantial capital from large investors and grow their businesses.

This call was made during the USE Top 100 Training for SMEs organized today by the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) under the theme: “Uganda’s Home of Capital – Financing Business from Private Capital to Public Capital.”

The training aims to equip SMEs with the knowledge and tools needed to access funding and scale their operations.

Speaking to journalists in Kampala, USE Chief Executive Officer, Paul Bwiso, emphasized the importance of integrity in financial dealings.

“Small businesses must be transparent to gain the trust of major funders,” Bwiso said. “They must also learn to keep proper records of their operations. This will boost investor confidence—whether from banks or private equity players—when considering funding opportunities.”

The training forms part of USE’s broader initiative to link SMEs with capital markets and promote sustainable business growth through access to both private and public financing options.

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