Recognizing East Africa's Most Trusted Brands,
Visionary Leaders &
Innovative Enterprises
EABQA is the #1 business and corporate recognition platform in East Africa, honouring the companies, institutions and leaders whose quality, service and integrity move the region forward.
VOTING IS OPEN · CLOSES 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
The Quality Seal of Excellence
East Africa Votes For.
Verified · Trusted · Celebrated Across Africa
This award recognises the brand that consistently delivers a high level of leadership, products and service to the people of East Africa, day in and day out. Each year EABQA honours the individuals and companies whose earnest efforts in business and brand quality excellence keep the customer's best interests in mind.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Celebrating Excellence Across
Every Industry
EABQA 2026 — 6TH EDITION
Six Editions of East African Excellence
Since 2021 the EABQA Gala Dinner has brought together nominated brands, government officials, investors and distinguished guest speakers from across East Africa. The 6th Edition takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. Be part of the story that keeps defining the region.
Friday, 16 October 2026 · Kampala, Uganda
Theme: “Global Visionaries of Quality: Pioneering Sustainable Innovations, Advancing Technology & Value Addition” · 15:30 – 21:30 hrs EAT.
878,832,800 Votes. 370 Brands. 9 Nations.
4,650,200 registered voters across 9 East African countries, with 250 brands set to receive the Quality Seal of Excellence.
20 Thought Leaders on One Stage
Industry pioneers from Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, the UAE, India, Iran, Uruguay, Cameroon and the Czech Republic share insights on quality, sustainability and global trade.
EVENT MOMENTS
Inside the Gala Experience
EABQA 2026 NOMINATED BRANDS
Brands Competing for Excellence
These organisations have been nominated to compete in the EABQA 2026 Awards and are live on the official voting platform right now — representing the very best in quality, service and innovation across East Africa. Browse every nominee and every category, then cast your vote before 10 September 2026.
Is your favourite brand on this list? Cast your vote and help recognise excellence.
VOTE FOR A BRAND →HALL OF FAME
Celebrating Our Past Winners
WHY PARTICIPATE
Driving Growth. Building Trust. Creating Impact.
For Businesses
- Regional Recognition
- Increase Brand Visibility
- Build Customer Trust
- Gain Media Exposure
For Investors
- Discover High-Performing Companies
- Identify Growth Opportunities
- Network with Industry Leaders
For Governments & Institutions
- Showcase Excellence
- Promote Economic Development
- Encourage Innovation
INVESTORS HUB
Connecting Excellence
With Opportunities
A platform that works towards global prosperity by supporting and connecting manufacturers and SMEs in developing countries to international markets and to funding with investors. We see trade as a tool to achieve the SDGs.
- Investor Matching & Funding
- Export Readiness Support
- Free International Market Research
- Brand Representation & Distributor Search
- Halal Certification Pathways
- B2B Networking
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HOW THE AWARDS WORK
A Transparent & Credible Process
Nomination
Companies, institutions, startups and leaders are nominated by the public or by the EABQA research team.
Shortlisting & Vetting
Nominees accept, submit supporting evidence, and a jury of experts scores every entry out of 10.
Public Voting
Shortlisted brands go to the people of East Africa — online and by USSD.
Gala Awards Ceremony
Platinum, Gold and Silver winners receive the Quality Seal of Excellence at the EABQA Gala Dinner.
FROM THE CEREMONY
See the Award
in Action
IN THE MEDIA
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