After finalisation of the share acquisition transaction, I&M Group has announced plans to rebrand its newly acquired business in Uganda, Orient Bank Ltd to I&M Bank (Uganda) Limited. I&M Group PLC’s acquisition of 90% shareholding in Uganda’s Orient Bank Ltd (OBL) forms part of its broader regional expansion plan towards its ambition of becoming Eastern Africa’s leading financial partner for growth. Orient Bank Chairman, Mr. Suleiman Kiggundu has promised a seamless and efficient transition as I&M Bank officially enters the Ugandan financial services market with “innovative services and reliable financial solutions.” PHOTO/Courtesy According to Kumaran Pather, the Managing Director / CEO of Orient Bank Limited,…
Rebranding and name change of Orient Bank to I&M Bank (Uganda) Limited gets closer as share acquisition transaction closes

The rebranding of Orient Bank to I&M Bank (Uganda) Limited will be done in a phased manner, starting with a physical refresh of the branches (and ATMs/); and then over time to the rebranding of all other digital and other physical assets. The bank has however assured its stakeholders of uninterrupted services during the entire transition phase.




