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Pearl Bank Uganda

The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego (2nd L), handing the Pearl Bank operating license to Julius Kakeeto, Managing Director of Pearl Bank Uganda (2nd R), while Priscilla Akora, Head of Marketing and Communications at Pearl Bank Uganda (R), and Moses Kalyango, Executive Director of Supervision at the Bank of Uganda (L) look on.

From PostBank to Pearl: A Homegrown Bank Reimagining Banking in Uganda

There is something quietly significant unfolding in Uganda’s banking sector, and it goes beyond the headline numbers. Pearl Bank’s latest financial results for the year ended December 2025 tell a story of
April 14, 2026
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Julius Kakeeto, Pearl Bank Managing Director has been made significant strides in driving better financial performance and management while at the helm since joining in 2019.

Julius Kakeeto Steers Pearl Bank to UGX 47.3 Billion Profit as Rebrand Signals Rise of a Homegrown Banking Powerhouse — Paving the Way for the Next Growth Phase

Pearl Bank Uganda has stepped into its new identity with both regulatory endorsement and strong financial muscle, posting a profit after tax (PAT) of UGX 47.3 billion for the year ended December
March 30, 2026
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Pearl Bank Mbale Branch Manager Arafat Zaake (6th L) handing over two 10,000 litre water tanks and assorted food items to Assoc. Prof. Ismail Simbwa Gyagenda (7th R), Rector of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) joined by officials from Pearl Bank, IUIU, and Student Representatives as part of Pearl Bank’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives pillar of Education, and in recognition of Women’s month and the Ramadan Season, in collaboration with the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Community Outreach to Summayyah and Abu-Mayanja hostels today, 13th March 2026.

Pearl Bank Supports IUIU Students with Water Tanks and Food During Ramadan and Women’s Month

Pearl Bank, whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Ugandans, has donated water tanks and assorted food items to the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) in celebration of Ramadan and Women’s Month,
March 14, 2026
From the left in the top row: Peter Ssenyange, CFO, Pearl Bank Uganda-overall CFO award winner 2025 and also winner-Sustainability Award, Ronald Makata, CFO, Stanbic Bank Uganda- (CFO of the Year-First Runner-Up, and winner- Finance Transformation & Technology Award and Compliance & Governance Award), Emmanuel Mugagga, CFO, Uganda National Oil Company - Strategy Execution Award, Irene Mwoyogwona, Head of Finance, Pride Bank Limited - Leadership Award. Bottom row: Bob Okodi, Finance Manager, Amref Health Africa - Not-for-Profit Award, Amanda Ayebare, CFO, AutoXpress Uganda Limited - SME Award, Fredrick Kakooza, CFO, Quality Chemical Industries Limited - Compliance & Governance Award and Robinah Siima, CFO, FINCA Uganda - Young CFO Award.

Beyond the Balance Sheet: How Uganda’s Top CFOs Are Forging Legacy Through Purpose, People, and Unwavering Integrity

Eight finance professionals won ten awards at the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards 2025 with Peter Ssenyange, CFO, Pearl Bank Uganda Limited emerging the overall CFO award 2025.
December 3, 2025
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The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego (2nd L), handing the Pearl Bank operating license to Julius Kakeeto, Managing Director of Pearl Bank Uganda (2nd R). Looking on are Priscilla Akora, Head of Marketing and Communications at Pearl Bank Uganda (R), and Moses Kalyango, Executive Director of Supervision at the Bank of Uganda (L). The handover was held yesterday, 24th November 2025, at the Bank of Uganda Offices, a symbolic phase in the Bank's rebrand journey, signifying its official crossover or transition from PostBank to its current name, Pearl Bank Uganda Limited.

Bank of Uganda Grants Operating License to Pearl Bank

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued an operating license to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited, which formerly operated as PostBank Uganda, paving the way for the institution to commence business under its
November 25, 2025
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Peter Ssenyange, Chief Financial Officer at Pearl Bank Uganda (formerly PostBank Uganda) (4th left), Joseph Wechuli, Finance Manager at TotalEnergies (4th right), Doreen Muhangazi, Chief People and Strategy Officer at Pearl Bank (3rd right), and Millicent Gitonga, Retail and Marketing Manager at TotalEnergies (3rd left), join other officials from both institutions at the launch of the Wendi–TotalEnergies partnership held on 24th October 2025 at TotalEnergies City Centre. The partnership enables customers to conveniently pay for fuel, gas, car services, and shop purchases at all TotalEnergies stations using the Wendi mobile wallet.

Pearl Bank’s Wendi Wallet, TotalEnergies Partner to Ease product Merchant Payments of Up to UGX 5 million

Wendi, the digital wallet developed by Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) has today announced a partnership with TotalEnergies Marketing & Services (M&S) aimed at simplifying customer payments at all Total fuel stations using the Wendi mobile
October 26, 2025
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Julius Kakeeto, Managing Director of Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) (back centre), Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa, Managing Director of Stanbic Bank Uganda (back 2nd right), Priscilla Akora, Head of Marketing and Communications at Pearl Bank (3rd left), and Diana Kahunde, Head of Brand and Marketing at Stanbic Bank (2nd right), join other officials from both institutions during the launch of the Wendi by Pearl Bank and FlexiPay partnership at the Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, on Thursday, 23rd October 2025. The partnership aims to enable seamless transactions between both digital platforms at subsidized fees, promoting financial inclusion across Uganda.

Pearl Bank and Stanbic Join Forces to Merge Digital Wallets for Uganda’s Financial Inclusion Drive

In a landmark partnership that signals collaboration over competition, Pearl Bank Uganda (formerly PostBank Uganda), a leading government-owned financial institution and Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country’s largest commercial bank, have announced the
October 23, 2025
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