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    Pearl Bank Wins Top Agri-SME Lender Award as Aceli Africa Charts Next Phase of Agricultural Finance

    Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesThe Big StoryFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

    Pearl Bank has been named Best Agri-SME Lender at the Aceli Africa Uganda Stakeholder Roundtable, in a recognition that underscores the bank’s growing influence in agricultural financing. The bank’s Supervisor…

    Agricultural Financing in Uganda: A Transformative Approach

    Paul MurungiAgriculture & Agro-industryBusiness & MarketsThought LeadershipApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

    By Julius Akais The landscape of agricultural financing in Uganda is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a strategic approach that goes far beyond traditional lending models. At the heart…

    PostBank reports 24% Growth in Agribusiness Loan Book

    Paul MurungiAgriculture & Agro-industryBanking & Financial ServicesNews & AnalysisApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

    PostBank Uganda has recorded a 24% growth in its agribusiness loan book between 2023 and 2024, reflecting the bank’s robust commitment to transforming Uganda’s agricultural sector. This growth is a…

    Postbank’s Agriculture loan book registers 70% growth in four years 

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

    PostBank Uganda’s agriculture loan book has registered commendable growth of 70% over a four-year period, from UGX 107 billion in 2021 to a 70% growth rate by June 2024.  This…

    INTERVIEW: PostBank is ready to support farmers and agri-businesses through the second farming season- Julius Akais

    Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StoryJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024

    Julius AKais, PostBank’s Supervisor Agriculture and Partnerships speaks to CEO Magazine on how the bank through its credit channels is set to support farmers and agricultural businesse, as the bank…

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