Owen Amanya Archives – CEO East Africa

A Leaner, Stronger Sector, But at a Price: The UGX150b Rule Behind Uganda’s Four Bank Downgrades and an Exit

The CEO Magazine TeamThe Big StoryJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026

When Bank of Uganda, on Thursday (January 29, 2026), announced that Finance Trust Bank had been authorised to transition from a Tier I commercial bank to a Tier II credit…

Fixed Deposits: The Safest Way to Grow Your Cash

Jeff WintersThe Big StorySeptember 30, 2025October 7, 2025

A fixed deposit is the plainest promise a bank can make. Lock away your money for a set period, and in return, you get a guaranteed return. It is designed…

Uganda’s Opportunity Bank Remains Resilient and Profitable Even After Downgrading to Tier II Credit Institution

CEO East Africa MagazineCompany News The Big StoryApril 27, 2025April 27, 2025

Despite transitioning from a Tier I Commercial Bank to a Tier II Credit Institution in 2024, Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited has proven resilient, maintaining profitability, growing its loan book, and…