Stanbic Holdings Plc has announced a leadership transition that will take effect at the end of February 2026. Patrick Mweheire will retire as Chief Executive and Director of the Company effective 28 February 2026, concluding a tenure that began on 3 March 2020. During his leadership, he played a central role in executing the Company’s…
Equity Bank Uganda has strengthened its internal capacity to attract new clients and mobilize green finance opportunities following an intensive training under the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA). The three-day Green Loan Product Development Training, facilitated by UGEFA’s Green Finance Experts, brought together 20 operational staff from across the bank’s key departments such as,…
Absa Bank Uganda has today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting golf in Uganda by sponsoring 10 golfers to experience the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, while injecting UGX 100 million towards the tournament experience. Of the 10 flagged-off golfers, a select group will participate in the Pro-Am event on February 18th ahead of the main tournament…
Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Catherine Kijjagulwe as head of Markets, effective 20 January 2026. Kijjagulwe brings over two decades of deep expertise in financial markets, with a strong track record in treasury management, trading, and market strategy. She previously served as Head of Trading at Absa Bank Uganda, where she played a pivotal role…
Absa Bank Uganda has made a UGX 40 million donation to the Kyaninga Child Development Centre (KCDC) to support critical therapeutic services, nutrition, and mobility for children living with disabilities in the Rwenzori region. The contribution aims to amplify KCDC’s capacity to provide specialized therapy and inclusive education to over 1,000 children every month in…
Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with UKAID and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has launched affordable financing to support the adoption of electric cooking (eCooking) technologies across Uganda. The financing, known as the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Trust Fund, is intended to accelerate access to clean, efficient and modern cooking solutions for…
The Umufumbirakazi song by Hayes Willit Mugisha, commonly known as Sir Kisoro, is one of those songs that don’t rush but instead settle in quietly and let the message unfold, staying with a listener long after it ends. In the song, Sir Kisoro leans into what he does best, that is, storytelling through music rooted…
By Wilson Manishimwe, a Public Relations Expert and Policy Analyst For a long time, Kisoro District has always been known for its stunning and breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and the beauty of the Virunga Mountains, where it serves as the gateway to this side of the volcanic range that overlaps the borders of Rwanda and…
Absa Bank Uganda has today launched a new Retail and Business Banking campaign anchored on financial literacy, aimed at helping individuals and small businesses make smarter borrowing decisions and use credit as a tool for sustainable growth. The campaign responds to a broader insight across Uganda’s lending landscape; many Ugandans access credit without a clear…
Uganda has jumped into the 3rd position in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI), a leap from the 4th position in 2024. The index evaluates 28 countries, looking at factors such as market depth, access to foreign exchange, and macroeconomic stability. According to AFMI 2025, Uganda scored 66 points, behind only South Africa (86)…
