Pride Bank Limited is pleased to announce its dual recognition as First Runner-Up in both the Agricultural Credit Facility Award and the Small Business Fund Award under the general category of Best Performing Financial Institution among Credit Institutions and Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institutions, as of March 31, 2025.
These prestigious accolades were presented during the Bank of Uganda’s Annual Awards Ceremony, which rigorously evaluates financial institutions across various categories. The awards recognize innovation, customer focus, and measurable impact. In this highly competitive space, Pride Bank’s standout performance in two critical credit categories affirms its unwavering commitment to empowering Uganda’s economic backbone.
Consolate Namyalo Kateregga, Head of the Credit Unit, who attended the ceremony, noted: “Being named First Runner-Up in both the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) and Small Business Recovery Fund (SBRF) categories within the Credit Institutions and Microfinance segment of the 2025 Bank of Uganda Awards underscores our leadership in delivering innovative, targeted credit solutions. These solutions are driving agricultural transformation and small business resilience across Uganda. Pride is honoured to be a financial partner in national development.”
The Agricultural Credit Facility Award recognizes institutions that have excelled in providing tailored credit to support Uganda’s agriculture sector. Through innovative lending practices, Pride Bank Limited has empowered farmers to adopt modern techniques, improve yields, and enhance rural livelihoods.
The Small Business Fund Award celebrates financial institutions that effectively support small enterprises through recovery and growth. Pride Bank Limited has been instrumental in helping small businesses overcome market challenges by offering flexible financing solutions and personalized advisory services.
Recognition in the Best Performing Financial Institution category further affirms the bank’s commitment to inclusive, sustainable growth across both agricultural and SME sectors.
Pride Bank was particularly lauded for: Timely and full loan repayments under the SBRF, Outstanding performance in loan processing and submissions, High value of funds disbursed and outreach to underserved regions and Strategic partnerships supporting agriculture and SME recovery in Uganda.
Looking ahead, Pride Bank Limited remains focused on driving sustainable development by investing in cutting-edge digital solutions and agile credit products tailored to the evolving needs of its diverse clientele—from rural farmers to urban entrepreneurs.
This recognition not only reinforces Pride Bank’s leadership in financial services but also cements its role as a catalyst for Uganda’s economic prosperity.
