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Benard Paul Mono, Acting Director General of the East African Development Bank (EADB), says the “giant is awake” as the Bank moves to accelerate lending, deepen regional partnerships, and grow its loan book to USD 600 million by 2027.
Benard Paul Mono, Acting Director General of the East African Development Bank (EADB), says the “giant is awake” as the Bank moves to accelerate lending, deepen regional partnerships, and grow its loan book to USD 600 million by 2027.

The Giant is Awake—and Open for Business: EADB Targets USD 600 Million by 2027 — A Q&A with Acting Director General Benard Paul Mono

At the end of 2024, EADB reported total assets of approximately USD 506 million, but only about 30% of that balance sheet was deployed into customer lending. A significant portion remained in
April 17, 2026
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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), 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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Stella Akol, I&M Bank's Head of SME Banking (M), and Emmanuel Muyunga- Victoria Motors’ Deputy General Manager (L), handover one of the pickup trucks.

SME owners hit the road to growth with Tukikube ne I&M Bank campaign pickup truck offers

Less than two months after it was rolled out, the Tukikube ne I&M Bank campaign has already gathered significant momentum, attracting Small Medium Enterprises (SME) owners who have started taking advantage of
September 10, 2025
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