Sanjay Rughani

Sanjay Rughani is the Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank, Uganda.

Sanjay Rughani: Standard Chartered’s Next Chapter In Uganda Is About Doing What We Do Best — Driving Trade, Investment and Sustainable Growth.

In November last year, Standard Chartered Bank Uganda announced its intention to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking business. This announcement did not signal an exit from Uganda — rather, it marked

October 28, 2025

by Sanjay Rughani

OPINION: The Imperative of Information and Cyber Security in the Digital Age

In an era where digital technology has become the backbone of modern business operations, the importance of Information and Cyber Security (ICS) cannot be overstated. As Uganda’s financial sector embraces digital transformation, the risks associated with cyber threats continue to

March 21, 2025

by Sanjay Rughani

Ending Plastic Pollution: Why Uganda’s Climate Goals Depend on Sustainable Finance

As we mark this year’s World Environment Day under the theme “Ending Global Plastic Pollution”, we

Mental Health Matters⏤ let’s unite against stigma and discrimination

Coming hot-on-the heels of the World Mental Health Day, I want to lend my voice to

Hon Hellen Grace Asamo (standing in front, with clutches), Uganda State Minister for Disability, together with Sanjay Rughani, that Standard Chartered Bank Uganda CEO (2nd left) and other bank staff, standing with some of the disabled entrepreneurs who have been awarded a total of UGX170 million in grants.

Purple Tuesday 2023⏤ together, we can make a difference in the lives of People With Disabilities, one step at a time

Yesterday, November 7th 2023, Standard Chartered Bank marked the 2023 Purple Tuesday with a series of activities that included lighting the bank’s head office purple as well as hosted several persons with

November 8, 2023

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