Skip to content
March 11, 2026
  • Menu
  • Search
  • Follow us:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Snapchat
  • More
CEO East Africa
 
Thought Leadership
  • Business & Markets
    • The Big Story
    • Company News
    • Banking & Financial Services
    • News & Analysis
    • Technology & Innovation
    • Energy, Oil & Gas
    • East Africa
    • Investigations & Special Reports
    • Economy & Policy
    • Markets & Money
    • Global News
    • Hospitality & Tourism
    • Real Estate & Construction
    • Legal & Justice
    • Manufacturing & Industry
    • Media & Communication
    • News In Pictures
    • Politics & Goverment
    • Regulation & Compliance
    • Sponsored Content
    • Agriculture & Agro-industry
  • Leadership & Governance
    • CEO Perspectives
    • Executive Profiles
    • Women In Leadership
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Transitions & Succession
    • C-Suite Leadership
    • Boards & Governance
    • Thought Leadership
    • Ugandans Excelling Abroad
  • Lists & Rankings
    • 100 Leading & Admired CEOs
    • 100 Most Trusted & Respected Companies
    • 100 Women Fixing Uganda
    • Billionaires
    • 100 Women in Finance
    • 50 Leading CFOs
    • 50 Leading CHROs
    • CEO Of The Week
    • The CIO/CTO Power List
    • The Uganda 300 Index
    • Top 50 CMOs
    • Top Law Firms
    • Uganda’s 100 Oil & Gas Leaders 2024
    • Product of the Week
  • Lifestyle
    • The Executive Traveler
    • Destinations & Hotels
    • Automobiles & Mobility
    • Property & Living
    • Fashion, Design & Style
    • Music & Entertainment
    • Food, Wine & Fine Dining
    • Leisure, Culture & Experiences
    • Philanthropy & Personal Legacy
    • Wellness, Health & Longevity
  • More
    • Menu
    CEO East Africa
     
    Thought Leadership
    • Search

    Uganda Development Bank

    UDB TO THE RESCUE: Government-owned development finance leader reports 52% growth in the lending portfolio for 2022

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryFebruary 11, 2023February 11, 2023

    At a time when post-Covid-19 private sector credit growth remains constrained with mild growth in a select few sectors, Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has reported a 52% gross loan portfolio…

    60 years of Independence: What UDB’s role has been in socio-economic development of Uganda

    CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThought LeadershipOctober 31, 2022October 31, 2022

    By Bob Twinomugisha Uganda Development Bank (UDB) was established in 1972 by a presidential decree purposely to finance technically feasible, economically viable and socially desirable projects. Between 1973 and 1985,…

    UDB releases impressive Q3 results, gross loans run to UGX1.18 trillion

    Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 28, 2022October 28, 2022

    Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB), the country’s national Development Finance Institution, has released its Quarter Three (Q3) of 2022 results highlighting solid growth as the Bank continues to facilitate economic…

    DEVELOPING SKILLS: UDB Launches 2nd Cohort of the Graduate Apprenticeship Program

    CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisSeptember 19, 2022September 19, 2022

    Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB) has launched its 2nd cohort of the Graduate Apprenticeship Program (GAP) that will provide hands-on skills development and job opportunities to nascent professionals in Uganda…

    Budgeting for Economic Recovery: How the budget relief funds will support business recovery in Uganda

    CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipAugust 17, 2022August 19, 2022

    By Bob Twinomugisha Access to capital is critical for small business success and crucial to our economic recovery. Without access to capital, many small companies are not able to maintain…

    Uganda Development Bank launches program to prepare businesses for access to finance

    Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisAugust 4, 2022August 4, 2022

    Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country’s Development Finance Institution, has launched the Enterprise Development Program aimed at preparing entrepreneurs for financing through enhanced business practices. The Enterprise Development Program will…

    UDB releases 2021 Direct Impact Report, anchors strong sustainable and inclusive growth

    Nelson NambooleNews & AnalysisJuly 7, 2022July 7, 2022

    Uganda Development Bank, the country’s National Development Finance Institution, has today released its 2021 Direct Impact Report highlighting the fundamental role that the Bank continues to play toward Uganda’s sustainable…

    ACCELERATING ECONOMIC RECOVERY: UDB approves UGX402B, disburses UGX 257B and on track to deploy targeted UGX612B in 2022

    CEO ReporterThe Big StoryJune 17, 2022June 17, 2022

    In the Q&A below, UDB Managing Director Patricia Ojangole explains in detail what the Year-to-Date figures mean. QN: The economy is currently undergoing a slowdown partly due to the ripple…

    How Uganda Development Bank is supporting post pandemic recovery of the tourism sector in Uganda

    CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisMay 30, 2022May 30, 2022

    By Ronald Wandera The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed more than 6 million lives worldwide over the past 2 years. In Uganda, there were about 163,416 confirmed cases and 3,588 deaths…

    Second tourism facility to fast-track recovery from Covid-19 effects – UDB

    CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022

    Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL), the country’s national Development Finance Institution, in partnership with the European Union, has announced a special call for eligible businesses in the tourism sector to…

    Post navigation

    Older Entries
    Newer Entries
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Youtube

    Latest Stories

    • Rhinos Return to Ajai After 40 Years, Opening New Tourism Frontier in West Nile
      by Brian Emorut
      March 11, 2026
    • Could Museveni’s Election as EAC Chair Renew Push for Accelerated East African Integration?
      by Brian Emorut
      March 11, 2026
    • From Trainee to CEO: Alexander Mukasa’s Vision for the Next Chapter of SanlamAllianz Life Uganda
      by Paul Murungi
      March 11, 2026
    • Rajiv Ruparelia Legacy Lives On in UGX 1.7 Billion Bukedea Eye Camp for 2,000 Patients by Ruparelia Foundation & Partners
      by Brian Emorut
      March 11, 2026
    • CTC Conservation Center: Uganda’s Closest Wild Escape — Just 36km from Kampala
      by Namulwana Hilda Victoria
      March 11, 2026
    • Who Is Rostam Azizi, the Tanzanian Billionaire Set to Take Control of Nation Media Group?
      by Paul Murungi
      March 11, 2026
    • Aga Khan Fund Exits Troubled Nation Media Group After 66 Years, Sells Controlling Stake to Tanzanian Billionaire
      by Jeff Winters
      March 10, 2026
    • Marriott International is among global hospitality giants accelerating expansion across East Africa, as Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania lead Africa’s next wave of hotel development and tourism-driven investment. Photo / Ivan Atuheirwe
      Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania Set to Deliver Africa’s Next Wave of Hotel Supply as Global Brands Expand Across East Africa
      by Muhereza Kyamutetera
      March 10, 2026
    • SanlamAllianz Uganda CEO Ruth Namuli discusses the merger, digital innovation, claims reform, micro-insurance, and the future of general insurance in Uganda.
      Modernising General Insurance: SanlamAllianz CEO Ruth Namuli on Building Uganda’s Insurance Powerhouse with Trust, Innovation, and Scale
      by Paul Murungi
      March 10, 2026
    • Inside Uganda’s Gorilla Permit System: Where Does a Gorilla Permit Shilling Go?
      by Brian Emorut
      March 9, 2026

    © 2025CEO East Africa. For Inquiries Please Call +256772415939 All Rights Reserved.
    CEO East Africa
     
    Thought Leadership
    • Business & Markets
      • The Big Story
      • Company News
      • Banking & Financial Services
      • News & Analysis
      • Technology & Innovation
      • Energy, Oil & Gas
      • East Africa
      • Investigations & Special Reports
      • Economy & Policy
      • Markets & Money
      • Global News
      • Hospitality & Tourism
      • Real Estate & Construction
      • Legal & Justice
      • Manufacturing & Industry
      • Media & Communication
      • News In Pictures
      • Politics & Goverment
      • Regulation & Compliance
      • Sponsored Content
      • Agriculture & Agro-industry
    • Leadership & Governance
      • CEO Perspectives
      • Executive Profiles
      • Women In Leadership
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Transitions & Succession
      • C-Suite Leadership
      • Boards & Governance
      • Thought Leadership
      • Ugandans Excelling Abroad
    • Lists & Rankings
      • 100 Leading & Admired CEOs
      • 100 Most Trusted & Respected Companies
      • 100 Women Fixing Uganda
      • Billionaires
      • 100 Women in Finance
      • 50 Leading CFOs
      • 50 Leading CHROs
      • CEO Of The Week
      • The CIO/CTO Power List
      • The Uganda 300 Index
      • Top 50 CMOs
      • Top Law Firms
      • Uganda’s 100 Oil & Gas Leaders 2024
      • Product of the Week
    • Lifestyle
      • The Executive Traveler
      • Destinations & Hotels
      • Automobiles & Mobility
      • Property & Living
      • Fashion, Design & Style
      • Music & Entertainment
      • Food, Wine & Fine Dining
      • Leisure, Culture & Experiences
      • Philanthropy & Personal Legacy
      • Wellness, Health & Longevity
    error: Content is protected !!
    ×