Private sector credit growth Uganda

Against a backdrop of slowing credit appetite and shifting investment strategies, Uganda’s commercial banking sector recorded UGX 35.24 trillion in customer deposits in 2024, up from UGX 33.60 trillion in 2023—a growth of UGX 1.65 trillion or 4.9%. In comparison, loans and advances rose from UGX 20.30 trillion to UGX 21.51 trillion, reflecting a UGX 1.21 trillion or 5.9% increase. The growing gap between deposits mobilised and credit extended underscores a recurring dynamic: while banks continue to attract liquidity, many are opting for a more conservative lending posture, often channelling excess funds into government securities instead of private-sector credit. Amid…