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Uganda Bankers Association

Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka defends the Bill as a transparency tool, Uganda Bankers Association head Wilbrod Owor warns of risks to capital flows, while journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo questions its sweeping definitions, together reflecting the legal, economic, and public tensions shaping debate over Uganda’s proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill.
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka defends the Bill as a transparency tool, Uganda Bankers Association head Wilbrod Owor warns of risks to capital flows, while journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo questions its sweeping definitions, together reflecting the legal, economic, and public tensions shaping debate over Uganda’s proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill.

A Bill Like No Other: Sovereignty Protection Push Raises Economic, Legal, and Political Questions

The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is emerging as one of the most contested legislative efforts in recent years; praised by backers, especially government officials, as a necessary safeguard for Uganda’s
April 21, 2026
Julius Kakeeto (3rd L), Pearl Bank Uganda Managing Director, Martin Mugisha, Executive Director Operations at Pearl Bank (C), receiving the Best Agri-SME Lender Accolade at Aceli Africa Uganda Stakeholder Roundtable from Aceli Africa CEO, Brian Milder (L), Aceli Africa Country Director, John Robert Okware (2nd L). Looking on are officials from Pearl Bank and Aceli Africa during the Aceli Africa Uganda Stakeholder Roundtable held on 11th February 2026 at Four Points by Sheraton in Kampala.

Pearl Bank Wins Top Agri-SME Lender Award as Aceli Africa Charts Next Phase of Agricultural Finance

Pearl Bank has been named Best Agri-SME Lender at the Aceli Africa Uganda Stakeholder Roundtable, in a recognition that underscores the bank’s growing influence in agricultural financing. The bank’s Supervisor for Agriculture
February 19, 2026
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Judy Wambaire, the Company Secretary and Head of Legal at KCB Bank Uganda. She says that confidence is built through action. Therefore, beyond personal work, identify mentors and accountability partners who can support your development.

“The Law Chose Me”: KCB Bank’s Judy Wambaire on Governance, Leadership and Purpose in Modern Banking

Judy Wambaire, the Company Secretary and Head of Legal at KCB Bank Uganda, has held the dual role since March 2022, following a near-decade-long tenure at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda.
February 5, 2026
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Julius Kakeeto, Managing Director of Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank) (4th R), receives the Best Bank in Agriculture and Agro-processing award from Mona Mugume Ssebuliba, Chief Executive Officer of aBi Finance Limited (4th L). Looking on are Wilbrod Owor, Executive Director of the Uganda Bankers Association (extreme right), and Goretti Masadde, CEO of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (4th L), alongside Pearl Bank staff, during the inaugural Bankers Awards. Pearl Bank also won the FinTech Partnership of the Year award.

Pearl Bank Wins Fintech Partnership and Best Bank in Agriculture at Inaugural Bankers’ Awards

Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) wins Fintech Partnership of the Year and Best Bank in Agriculture and Agro-processing at the inaugural Annual Bankers Awards (ABA) Pearl Banks Managing Director, Julius Kakeeto, was
November 23, 2025
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A photo collage of Absa Managing Director David Wandera and Standard Chartered chief executive officer Sanjay Rughani. Standard Chartered and Absa Bank announced on October 24 that they had agreed on the sale of Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking business portfolio to Absa Uganda.
A photo collage of Absa Managing Director David Wandera and Standard Chartered chief executive officer Sanjay Rughani. Standard Chartered and Absa Bank announced on October 24 that they had agreed on the sale of Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking business portfolio to Absa Uganda.

Big Leap: How Absa’s UGX 1.3 Trillion New Assets and Deposits Acquisition Through Stanchart’s Wealth and Retail Business Will Rewrite its Growth Story

Less than a year after Standard Chartered Bank announced plans to exit its Wealth and Retail Business (WRB) segment as part of a global restructuring strategy, the long-anticipated transaction has now materialized.
October 24, 2025
A Bank of Uganda survey indicates that many banks are reviewing their digital lending models to include better risk profiling, repayment tracking, and partnerships with credit reference bureaus.
A Bank of Uganda survey indicates that many banks are reviewing their digital lending models to include better risk profiling, repayment tracking, and partnerships with credit reference bureaus.

Mobile Money Loans Driving Financial Inclusion, but Rising Default Risks: BoU Wants Banks to Tighten Borrower Assessment and Monitoring

The rapid growth of digital and mobile lending is transforming Uganda’s financial landscape. It is expanding access to credit for millions who were previously excluded from the formal banking system. But as
October 10, 2025
The case began with consumer complaints in Uganda, Kenya and Egypt. Riders reported being charged more than the fare shown at booking, drivers cancelling after long waits, and being billed for rides that never materialized.
The case began with consumer complaints in Uganda, Kenya and Egypt. Riders reported being charged more than the fare shown at booking, drivers cancelling after long waits, and being billed for rides that never materialized.

No More Copy-Paste Contracts: How COMESA Rewrote Uber’s Rules in Africa

After a two-year probe, COMESA’s Competition Commission has forced Uber to rewrite parts of its rider contract. The Commission says the parts of the contracts mislead and unfairly tilt risk to customers.
September 25, 2025
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