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Uganda’s property market mirrors the macro: steady growth, low inflation and a firm shilling support demand. Urbanisation and new industrial cities spread opportunity, but quality supply remains scarce in 2026.
Uganda’s property market mirrors the macro: steady growth, low inflation and a firm shilling support demand. Urbanisation and new industrial cities spread opportunity, but quality supply remains scarce in 2026.

The Future of Uganda’s Property Market and Where to Invest in 2026

Real estate markets are, at their core, mirrors of the economies they sit within. In advanced economies, that mirror reflects a relatively stable image: steady credit markets, predictable consumer demand, mature institutions,
December 4, 2025
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.

Bank of Uganda Applauds Pearl Bank over Smooth Transition and Digital Innovation

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
November 25, 2025
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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.

Bank of Uganda Grants Operating License to Pearl Bank

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued an operating license to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited, which formerly operated as PostBank Uganda, paving the way for the institution to commence business under its
November 25, 2025
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Bank of Uganda’s new rules bring financial holding companies under full supervision, tightening governance, capital standards and oversight across entire banking groups to strengthen stability and close long-standing regulatory gaps.
Bank of Uganda’s new rules bring financial holding companies under full supervision, tightening governance, capital standards and oversight across entire banking groups to strengthen stability and close long-standing regulatory gaps.

A New Era of Oversight: How BoU’s Holding Company Rules Will Reshape Financial Sector Regulation

Uganda’s financial sector is entering a new era of oversight. Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued Guidelines on Financial Holding Companies, 2025. This is a sweeping framework that reshapes how banking groups
November 19, 2025
The shilling swung sharply last week, tumbling midweek before staging a cautious rebound. Offshore outflows and import demand drove volatility, but the currency’s recovery signals resilience ahead of the festive and election seasons.
The shilling swung sharply last week, tumbling midweek before staging a cautious rebound. Offshore outflows and import demand drove volatility, but the currency’s recovery signals resilience ahead of the festive and election seasons.

Shilling on the Edge: Market Jitters Ease After Heavy Midweek Depreciation – Will the Gains Hold?

The shilling experienced one of its most volatile stretches in recent months. It swung wildly as offshore realignments and rising import demand disrupted its long-held stability. The currency opened last Monday (10
November 17, 2025
A photo montage of Knight Frank’s Judy Rugasira Kyanda, Broll Property’s Moses Lutalo, Quality Chemical’s Ajay Kumar Pal, Stanbic Bank CFO Ronald Makata, MTN CFO Andrew Bugembe, and Innovex’s Douglas Baguma. Uganda’s CEOs and CFOs are navigating a tight-liquidity economy where money is costly and slow-moving. Discipline, smarter capital allocation, and tighter risk management now define survival as companies rethink growth, debt, and currency exposure.
A photo montage of Knight Frank’s Judy Rugasira Kyanda, Broll Property’s Moses Lutalo, Quality Chemical’s Ajay Kumar Pal, Stanbic Bank CFO Ronald Makata, MTN CFO Andrew Bugembe, and Innovex’s Douglas Baguma. Uganda’s CEOs and CFOs are navigating a tight-liquidity economy where money is costly and slow-moving. Discipline, smarter capital allocation, and tighter risk management now define survival as companies rethink growth, debt, and currency exposure.

Surviving in a Cash-Crunch Economy: How CEOs, CFOs are Managing Debt, Forex, and Capital in a Tight Liquidity Market

Money remains expensive in Uganda. Bank of Uganda has kept its Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% since August 2025, one of the longest periods without adjustment. The message is clear: maintain
November 17, 2025
Once a vital drainage artery of Kampala, the Nakivubo Channel has become a tragic symbol of urban neglect. Buildings encroach, wetlands vanish, and rainstorms now trigger deadly floods. The city’s clogged lifeline floods again, reminding us that infrastructure failure and environmental collapse walk hand-in-hand.
Once a vital drainage artery of Kampala, the Nakivubo Channel has become a tragic symbol of urban neglect. Buildings encroach, wetlands vanish, and rainstorms now trigger deadly floods. The city’s clogged lifeline floods again, reminding us that infrastructure failure and environmental collapse walk hand-in-hand.

EDITORIAL: Banks Are Our Last Line of Defence – Will They Stop Financing Uganda’s Environmental Collapse?

When Uganda’s capital city floods, it is often framed as a natural disaster. The skies open up in fury, the drains overflow, and Kampala drowns under its own chaos. But the truth,
November 13, 2025
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Stakeholders launch the sustainable finance curriculum developed by aBi Finance Ltd in partnership with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), with support from the Royal Danish Embassy, the European Union, and Impact Fund Denmark at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.

Uganda launches sustainable finance curriculum to green its financial sector

Uganda on Tuesday launched a new national Sustainable Finance Curriculum aimed at reshaping the country’s financial sector toward inclusive growth, environmental protection, and climate resilience. The initiative, unveiled at the Sheraton Hotel
November 5, 2025
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