Standard Chartered Bank Uganda is marking a historic 114 years of operations in the country, cementing its status as Uganda’s longest-established international commercial bank. Since opening its first branch in Kampala in August 1912, the bank has transitioned from the early days of trade to become a cornerstone of Uganda’s modern, connected economy. A Legacy…
NCBA Group Plc has posted a 12.2% increase in first-half profit as East Africa’s economic recovery fueled lending and customer deposits, helping the regional lender offset a sharp increase in provisions set aside against potentially bad loans. Net income rose to KSh12.4 billion in the six months ended June 30 from KSh11 billion a year…
Immaculate Asiimwe, Head of payments and channels at Equity Bank Uganda Equity Bank Uganda introduced Equity Online for Business, a next-generation platform designed to simplify financial management for enterprises of all sizes in April 2026. Immaculate Asiimwe, Head of payments and channels at Equity Bank Uganda, explains why the platform was developed, how it is…
Equity Bank Uganda has encouraged farmers to adopt better financial management practices, saying sound financial discipline is key to building successful and resilient agribusinesses. Speaking at the Tulime, Tulinde, Tuzimbe Agro Expo, Equity Bank Uganda Financial Literacy Trainer Philip Kiryowa urged farmers to treat farming as a business by separating personal finances from business income…
The name draws inspiration from Uganda’s reputation as the Pearl of Africa A year after rebranding from PostBank Uganda to Pearl Bank, the bank says the change has been about more than a new name and logo. It has marked a new chapter in its efforts to position itself as a Ugandan-owned bank focused on…
Absa Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s economic transformation through stronger collaboration with Government and increased financing for key sectors of the economy. The commitment was made during a meeting between the bank’s leadership and the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, at the Ministry of Finance. The discussions…
The East African Development Bank (EADB) closed 2025 with profit up 51%, a loan book that grew by more than half, non-performing loans below 1%, and two international rating agencies reaffirming its investment grade status. The core lending business, the interest EADB earns on money it lends out, actually shrank in 2025. What pushed profit…
As African countries advance reforms to unlock new mineral discoveries and strengthen mining investment, chambers of mines are playing an increasingly important role in connecting governments, investors and industry. Through policy advocacy, regulatory engagement and investment promotion, these organizations are helping shape the continent’s next phase of mining development. That growing role will be on…
KCB Bank Uganda celebrated the graduation of Senior Leaders and NextGen Leaders from its KCB Leadership Way Academy’s programmes, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to building a high-performance leadership pipeline to drive growth, innovation, and excellent customer experience across its operations. The graduation ceremony was presided over by KCB Bank Uganda Managing Director Edgar Byamah and…
After more than 16 years as Managing Director of Centenary Bank, Fabian Kasi is leaving behind a stronger institution than the one he inherited. During his tenure, the bank expanded its footprint, grew its financial performance, embraced digital banking, and strengthened financial inclusion across Uganda. As he hands over leadership to incoming Managing Director Godfrey…
