Industry players have been urged to support the growth of Uganda’s mineral sector to unlock its potential through appropriate financing and investment options that will spur its growth and enable the country to attain its US$500 billion GDP target by 2040. The call was made during the 15th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference held under the…
Pearl Bank whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Ugandans has reaffirmed its ambition to become Uganda’s leading indigenous, digitally driven and impact-focused financial institution, as the Bank accelerates lending to productive sectors, expands financial inclusion and aligns its growth strategy with Uganda’s long-term economic transformation agenda. Pearl Bank Managing Director Julius Kakeeto said the…
By Laura Bahemuka, Head MSME and Retail Products at Pearl Bank The evolution of banking from what it was, brick-and-mortar, to what we are witnessing today is all thanks to the growth in technology and innovations that have enabled digitisation in banking, so that more people are ushered into formal financial services through self-serve options….
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…
There is something quietly significant unfolding in Uganda’s banking sector, and it goes beyond the headline numbers. Pearl Bank’s latest financial results for the year ended December 2025 tell a story of strong growth. Profit after tax rose 34 percent to sh47.3 billion, customer deposits climbed 43 percent to sh1.42 trillion, and Wendi wallet balances…
