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    Sanjay Rughani faces his defining test as Standard Chartered Uganda exits retail banking: turning a leaner, corporate-focused strategy into sustainable profits, disciplined returns, and lasting relevance in a tougher market.

    Sanjay Rughani and the Test of a Leaner Standard Chartered Bank

    Jeff WintersThe Big StoryFebruary 9, 2026February 9, 2026

    Last week’s signing between the Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank offered a reminder of the institution’s enduring strength. The €641.1 million (UGX 2.75 trillion) financing package, covering power…

    The Bank of Uganda report is a mixture of caution due to rising incidents of cyber fraud and a celebration of continued growth and resilience.

    Digital Credit Doubles, But So Do Cyber Risks: Uganda’s Banking Paradox

    CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025

    As Uganda’s economy gains momentum in its post-pandemic rebound, a quiet contradiction is taking shape in the financial sector. On the surface, there’s cause for celebration. Mobile money volumes are…

    Billionaire Aga Khan’s lasting business legacy and influence on East African economies 

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesBillionairesBusiness & MarketsC-Suite LeadershipEast AfricaExecutive ProfilesGlobal NewsHospitality & TourismManufacturing & IndustryNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025
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    Godfrey Sebaana, DTB Uganda’s new CEO commits to more customised products and enhanced customer experience

    Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsNews & AnalysisMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

    Godfrey Sebaana, the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTBU) has committed to building on the foundation left by his predecessor, Varghese Thambi to create an even…

    How I grew Diamond Trust Bank Uganda by 40 times in 17 years⏤ Varghese Thambi’s Untold Story

    Muhereza KyamuteteraExecutive ProfilesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

    It all started with a call from a recruitment agency executive.  At the time, Thambi had spent 30 years in the banking industry, rising to become a Senior Vice President…

    DTB Uganda rides on strong growth in lending to post UGX41 bn in net profit

    CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsThe Big StoryApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

    Diamond Trust Bank Uganda has today released its annual performance results for 2023 reporting a steady double-digit growth across all major metrics such as deposits, customer lending and income, as…

    Diamond Trust Bank Uganda names Godfrey Sebaana as its new CEO and Managing Director

    Muhereza KyamuteteraC-Suite LeadershipExecutive ProfilesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 25, 2024March 25, 2024

    The Board of Directors of Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited (DTBU) has named Godfrey Sebaana, a seasoned banker with over twenty years of experience, as its new Chief Executive Officer…

    DTB’s Varghese Thambi: In 2022, we laid a solid foundation for DTB’s future, a financial technology-led and beyond-banking future

    Varghese ThambiC-Suite LeadershipThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023

    Esteemed Customers, Over the years, DTB has prided itself as a contributor to the financial well-being of our customers by offering them unmatched services and innovative solutions, anchored on convenience,…

    Shilling gains strength, forms new support level

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesSeptember 16, 2019September 16, 2019

    The Uganda shilling strengthened, establishing a new support level of 3650, market activity was underpinned by low appetite for forex from commercial banks and importers. The unit was also supported…

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