If ESG were a person, at Letshego Uganda, he/she would not be seated in a boardroom quoting frameworks. It would be on the road, on the phone, and occasionally on…
Eri Ssebowa is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over nine years of progressive experience in strategic financial management, business partnering, financial reporting, and performance management across the banking,…
Following a reputational and financially bruising fraud scandal — in which the brewer estimates to have lost about UGX 9 billion — and the subsequent exit of its Heads of…
Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA) has been tapped to represent Stanbic Bank Uganda and its parent, Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, in one of the largest transfer-pricing disputes to reach the Tax…
Centenary Bank and Bees and Trees Uganda launched the Coffee Agroforestry for Environment and Livelihood Enhancement initiative, aimed at restoring degraded land, promoting environmental conservation, improving livelihoods, and strengthening financial…
SchoolPay, the digital education payments platform operated by Fincom Technologies, has partnered with Stanbic Bank Uganda to launch the country’s first digital lending marketplace for schools. The new Stanbic FlexiLoan on SchoolPay allows schools to instantly view their loan limits, apply online, and receive funds within 24-48 hours — a major step toward easing long-standing financing challenges in Uganda’s education sector. For more than a decade, SchoolPay has digitised fee collection for thousands of schools. This next step in the ecosystem now connects verified financial data to real-time credit access, providing schools with timely financing for both operational and development…
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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…
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When Uganda’s Centenary Group and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe acquired MyBucks Banking Corporation in Malawi in October 2022 and fully rebranded it to Centenary Bank Limited, Malawi, it was a struggling institution. Turning around the institution required not just capital injection, but disciplined leadership, strategic clarity, and deep experience in financial sector transformation. Centenary Group, the majority shareholder, naturally turned to one of their own — CPA Godfrey Byekwaso, FCCA, MBA, a rising professional who for nearly 11 years served as the General Manager Finance (CFO) at Centenary Bank Uganda, the Group’s flagship subsidiary and Uganda’s second-largest bank….
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The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has announced that the 9th edition of the PRAU Excellence Awards is scheduled for December 4th, 2025, at Protea Hotel in Kampala, starting 5:00 PM under the theme “Recognising Innovation and Impact in Public Relations.” The PRAU Excellence Awards were established to honor exceptional work in the Public Relations sector in Uganda across various categories. These awards showcase the dedication and excellence of individuals, organizations, and professionals in the field of Public Relations and Communication. Speaking during a press conference, PRAU President Irene Nakasiita emphasized that the PRAU Excellence Awards serve as a…
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The spirit of East African cooperation and competitive sportsmanship was on full display as KCB Bank Uganda successfully hosted the prestigious Kenya Day – KCB Golf Tournament at the historic Uganda Golf Club. The event served as a vibrant celebration of the enduring bilateral relationship and shared economic destiny between the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of Uganda. Over 150 top amateur golfers, representing various clubs and corporate bodies, navigated the challenging Kitante course, competing in the popular Stableford format across various handicap categories. The lush fairways and fast greens tested the players’ precision and strategy, culminating in a…
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Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) wins Fintech Partnership of the Year and Best Bank in Agriculture and Agro-processing at the inaugural Annual Bankers Awards (ABA) Pearl Banks Managing Director, Julius Kakeeto, was also recognized as a Fellow of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS). The awards were organized by the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services and the Uganda Bankers Association and were held at Mestil Hotel under the theme “Beyond the Finish Line.” Pearl Bank was honored with two awards at the inaugural Bankers Awards, winning the Best Bank in Agriculture and Agro-processing award and…
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Golf lovers and enthusiasts from across the country will converge on the Kampala Golf Club this Saturday for the 2025 Kenya Golf Day–Jamhuri Tournament. The annual one-day event is held in celebration of Kenya’s Independence Day, marked on December 12. This year, Kenya will commemorate its 61st Jamhuri (Independence) anniversary. The tournament was officially launched last Thursday at Kampala Golf Club by Kenya’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Joash Maangi, who noted that this year’s edition promises even more excitement than last year’s. Equity Bank Uganda is among the key partners supporting the event to ensure its smooth running. Others…
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I&M Bank Uganda has appointed Rutabanzibwa Lwanga as its new Head of Risk, effective October 2025. He takes over from Joseph Biryahwaho, who was recently elevated to the role of Group Head of Enterprise Risk for I&M Group Plc and now sits at the Group Headquarters in Nairobi. Lwanga joins the bank with 24 years of experience in Uganda’s banking sector, including 18 years in risk management, audit, internal controls, and governance. His career spans senior roles in both Stanbic Bank Uganda and Barclays Bank Uganda, where he built extensive expertise in enterprise risk management frameworks, operational risk oversight, internal…
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dfcu Bank, in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited, is steadily deepening its investment in women-led enterprises through the Rising Woman Expo. The flagship platform has grown into one of Uganda’s…
dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda have delivered free, lifesaving medical services to more than 1,600 people across Bweyogerere, Mukono, and Ibanda—advancing a nationwide commitment to preventive healthcare. The latest outreach took place at Kirinya Church of Uganda Primary School in Bweyogerere Division, Namakomo Village in Mukono, and Kikyenkye Health Centre III in Ibanda District. The initiative is part of a landmark, three-year UGX 1 billion partnership between dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda aimed at strengthening preventive health services in underserved communities. This month’s medical camp builds on a series of high-impact 2025 outreaches. In October, dfcu and Rotary held their…
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