Absa Uganda’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Keith Kalyegira as the new Chairman of the Board, effective 1 March 2025. Keith is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and private sectors. Keith previously served as the…
Absa Bank Uganda is pleased to announce the appointment of Moses Rutahigwa as Retail and Business Banking Director, effective 02 May 2025. With 17 years of extensive experience in the banking sector, Moses joins Absa from Standard Chartered Bank Botswana, where he served as Head of Wealth and Retail Banking. His appointment reaffirms Absa’s commitment…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), has announced a sponsorship package of One Hundred Million Uganda Shillings (UGX 100m) towards the 100th Rotary Uganda District 9213 Conference, slated to take place from 9th to 12th April 2025 at Civil Service College in Jinja. Speaking at the event to announce the sponsorship package, the Uganda Breweries Managing Director,…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) is pleased to announce the return of the Diageo Bar Academy training program, designed to enhance service excellence and professionalism within Uganda’s hospitality industry. This year, the program aims to upskill 1,650 bartenders and bar staff in Kampala, reinforcing Uganda’s position as a competitive hospitality destination. The hospitality industry’s growth in…
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is pleased to announce that it has received regulatory approval for the appointment of Paul Bitature Muganwa as Executive Director, and therefore a member of the Board of Directors. The appointment is in addition to his current role as Head of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). The appointment increases the number…
Absa Bank Uganda has donated food items worth UGX 20,000,000 to provide meals for 500 beneficiaries during this period of Ramadan. Led by the bank’s Muslim colleagues, this initiative reflects Absa’s deep-rooted commitment to inclusive community and solidarity as it supports Imams across five selected Masjids in feeding those in need during the Holy Month….
Equity Group Holdings Plc continues to deliver solid financial results, underpinned by the Group’s strategic focus on diversification, innovation, and regional expansion. With strong liquidity, capital buffers, and robust regional businesses, the Group is poised to maintain its leadership position in the region and continue driving sustainable growth. While releasing the full year 2024 results,…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has launched the Elgon Pamoja Partnership, a landmark Collective Action on Water program aimed at protecting the Mt. Elgon catchment area and promoting long-term water security in Uganda. The launch, held as a side event during the 2025 Water and Environment Week, brought together key stakeholders from the government, private sector,…
Absa Group Limited today announced that its board of directors has appointed Kenny Fihla, a senior financial services executive with 20 years of experience, as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 17 June 2025, subject to regulatory approval. “Kenny is a recognised leader with substantial Pan-African banking experience, has relationships across the banking and financial…
The 2025 edition of the Absa KH3 7 Hills Run witnessed another impressive turnout as over 6,000 running enthusiasts defied the morning downpour to support the cause of keeping the girl child in school. Flagged off by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, alongside senior Absa Bank Uganda Interim Managing Director and KH3…
