Kate Kiiza

Kiiza, dfcu Bank’s Executive Director and Chief Corporate and Institutional Banking Officer speaking at the Netherlands Uganda Trade & Investment Platform (NUTIP) forum during a panel titled “Scaling Through Support, Access to Finance and Services Ventures.”

From Informal to Investment-Ready: dfcu’s Kiiza Maps New Pathways for SME Growth

In a room filled with policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs at Four Points by Sheraton in Kololo, Kate Kiiza leaned into a truth many founders carry quietly: in Uganda, building a business is
November 30, 2025
A photo collage of Uganda's 40-ready CEOs. They are exceptional executives shaping Uganda’s corporate future. From banking to oil and gas, insurance, and pharmaceutical, these CEO-ready leaders are poised to take top roles in the next 5 years.
A photo collage of Uganda's 40-ready CEOs. They are exceptional executives shaping Uganda’s corporate future. From banking to oil and gas, insurance, and pharmaceutical, these CEO-ready leaders are poised to take top roles in the next 5 years.

CEO-Ready: Uganda’s Rising Business Leaders to Watch in the Next 5 Years

Uganda no longer lacks CEO-ready talent; it is overflowing with it. From the commanding floors of leading banks and insurance firms, to the boardrooms of fast-moving consumer goods companies, oil and gas
August 22, 2025
Charles Mudiwa, Chief Executive Officer of dfcu Bank, pictured during the 2024 Performance Stakeholder Breakfast, where he delivered a bold message of transformation and resurgence. Under his leadership, the bank has staged a remarkable recovery—more than doubling profits—and now sets its sights on becoming one of Uganda’s top five most profitable banks by 2026. “We’re out of the woods,” Mudiwa declared. “The strategy is clear, the team is ready, and the future is ours to build.”

Fired-Up! Charles Mudiwa’s 2024 Big dfcu Bank Turnaround 

When dfcu Bank in January 2017, acquired Crane Bank, then one of the five largest Banks in Uganda, for UGX200 billion, it had been hoped that dfcu’s market share fortunes would greatly
Integrity, mindset, resilience, and impact—hallmarks of a true finance leader – Kate Kiiza, CFO of the Year and Executive Director of dfcu Bank, embodies leadership that goes beyond numbers. From mentorship and empowerment to strategic transformation and ethical leadership, her journey is a masterclass in balancing excellence, adaptability, and personal growth while shaping the future of finance.

INTEGRITY, MINDSET, EXCELLENCE AND MENTORSHIP!  CFO of the Year, Kate Kiiza, Shares Her Story On Becoming a Holistic Finance Leader

Iron sharpens iron, and it is all about integrity, a positive mindset, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. These are the core principles that have defined Kate Kiiza, the CFO and Executive

 

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