Absa takes financial literacy drive to Mbarara schools
Absa Bank Uganda has extended its financial literacy outreach to students in Mbarara, reaching 345 learners at Revival Girls Secondary School through a peer-learning initiative conducted in partnership with Reach A Hand Uganda. The engagement is part of an ongoing collaboration between the bank and the youth-focused organisation aimed at
Court clears Absa Bank to sell Boss Beverages’ property over Shs 710m debt
The High court has cleared Absa Bank to proceed with the sale of mortgaged property belonging to Boss Beverages International Ltd to recover an outstanding loan of Shs 710 million. Court heard that Boss Beverages International Ltd had secured a term loan facility of Shs 400 million from Absa Bank
Strong Deposits, Asset Growth Power Absa Expansion Plans
Strong growth in deposits and assets has strengthened the Absa bank’s balance sheet, positioning it for an expansion drive amid rising demand for credit and digital financial services. Absa Bank Uganda posted a 25.1 per cent increase in profit after tax to Shs222 billion for 2025, underpinned by growth in
Shilling Weakens as Dollar Demand Persists
The Uganda shilling weakened by approximately 0.56% during last week’s trading session, closing at Shs 3,570/3,580 against the US dollar amid unusually strong festive-season demand. Despite steady dollar inflows from commodity exporters, remittance firms, and charitable organizations, persistent hard currency demand from offshore entities, manufacturing companies, and energy firms outweighed
UEDCL Secures Shs190b Loan from Absa Bank to Upgrade Electricity Distribution Network
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has secured a loan worth Shs190 billion (USD 50 million) from Absa Bank to finance the upgrade and expansion of the country’s electricity distribution network, in a move aimed at supporting Uganda’s economic and industrial growth. The loan agreement was formalized through a memorandum
Uganda Shilling Weakens as Market Reverses Mid-Week Strength
The Uganda shilling gradually lost ground on Friday morning, trading at the 3550/3560 levels, compared to the 3535/3545 levels at the start of the day. Earlier in the week, the market leaned toward a stronger local unit, supported by dollar selling from commercial banks, commodity exporters, and steady inward remittances
How the Iron Sheets Case Shattered Minister Lugoloobi’s Life
State Minister for Planning Amos Lugoloobi has opened up about the emotional and personal toll of the iron sheets scandal that saw him arrested, detained, and charged with corruption in 2023. From losing his U.S. visa and bank accounts to facing public humiliation, the minister says the ordeal left him
Bank of Uganda Wins CEO Golf Challenge as Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala Kicks Off
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), is hosting the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala under the theme “Beyond the Finish Line.” The sports activities commenced with a 30-day fitness challenge on 5th September 2025 at the UBA offices. This
Banking on Wellness: UIBFS and UBA Launch 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), launched the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Sports Gala on the evening of September 5th at the UBA offices in Muyenga. The event kicked off with the highly anticipated Bankers’ Run/Walk, which also marked the
IGG halts Shs 13.4 billion fraudulent land compensation
Inspectorate of Government (IG) has halted Shs13.4 billion fraudulent land compensation deal in Sheema District. The land in question, located on Block 19, Plot 49 in Kiyugu, Sheema, was falsely claimed by one James Kumwesiga, who allegedly posed as the rightful owner, Polycarp Simba Atuhumuza. According to the IGG’s office,
