Pearl Bank’s transition from PostBank marks the culmination of a five-year transformation journey—one that has modernised its operations, expanded its national footprint, and positioned the institution as a digital-first champion of financial inclusion in Uganda, as the CEO East Africa Magazine, Muhereza Kyamutetera, writes. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has applauded Pearl Bank Uganda Limited for its seamless transition from PostBank, following a courtesy visit by Managing Director & CEO Julius Kakeeto to Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego. The courtesy meeting at BoU featured a symbolic handover of Pearl Bank’s operating license—originally issued earlier on 10th September 2025—marking yet another key…
Bank of Uganda Applauds Pearl Bank over Smooth Transition and Digital Innovation

The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego (2nd L), handing the Pearl Bank operating license to Julius Kakeeto, Managing Director of Pearl Bank Uganda (2nd R). Looking on are Priscilla Akora, Head of Marketing and Communications at Pearl Bank Uganda (R), and Moses Kalyango, Executive Director of Supervision at the Bank of Uganda (L). The handover was held yesterday, 24th November 2025, at the Bank of Uganda Offices, a symbolic phase in the Bank's rebrand journey, signifying its official crossover or transition from PostBank to its current name, Pearl Bank Uganda Limited.


