Citibank Uganda Archives – CEO East Africa

Citibank Uganda CEO Sarah Arapta has led the bank since January 2016. As she approaches a decade at the helm, Arapta faces the challenge of reversing Citi’s declining deposits and loan book while sustaining profitability in an increasingly competitive market.

Citi Bank Uganda: Profitable but Shrinking – Can Sarah Arapta Reverse the Slide as Her 10-Year Milestone Approaches?

Citibank Uganda closed the 2024 financial year with a net profit after tax of UGX 71.9 billion, up from UGX 68.3 billion in 2023. This performance secured the bank’s position as the

May 26, 2025

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Dr. Tom Buringuriza, Citibank Uganda Board Chairman

Who is Dr. Tom Buringuriza, Citibank Uganda’s New Board Chairman?

Citibank Uganda recently announced Dr. Tom Buringuriza, the Country Manager of Armour Energy Uganda as its new Board Chairman. He replaces Geoffrey Kihuguru whose term has ended. Armour Energy Uganda is a

December 15, 2023

Executive Profiles·The Big Story

Sarah Arapta, the Chief Executive for Citibank Uganda, is a corporate investment banker, financial services industry thought leader.

PROFILE: 7 years of Sarah Arapta as Chief Executive of Citibank Uganda

Sarah Arapta is the Chief Executive and Managing Director for Citibank Uganda, Uganda’s 10th largest bank by assets. She has held this role since January 2016. Sarah has had an extensive and

June 17, 2023

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Stanley Katwaza, Head, Conduct Financial Crime and Compliance Standard Chartered Bank Uganda

Standard Chartered appoints Stanley Katwaza Head of Conduct Financial Crime and Compliance

Stanley Katwaza has been appointed as the Head Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance Standard Chartered Bank Uganda. Stanley joins Standard Chartered Bank from Citibank Uganda limited where he worked as Head of Compliance,

May 30, 2022

News & Analysis

PEOPLE, MONEY & POWER: Uganda’s 45 Most Powerful and Influential People in Banking, 2019

The total assets of Uganda’s financial services industry reached UGX.45.81 trillion, or 44.3 percent of Uganda’s GDP, as at end December 2018. The banking sector, dominated 69% of these assets, followed by

November 17, 2019

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