Top Bankers in Uganda

Uganda’s Francis Karuhanga named Standard Bank Group’s new Chief Audit Officer

by CEO ReporterFinanceThe Big StoryMay 15, 2021May 19, 2021

Francis Karuhanga, a Ugandan, has been named the new Chief Audit Officer at Standard Group.“It is with great excitement that we announce the appointment of Francis Karuhanga as our new Chief Audit Officer, effective from 15 April. Francis takes over from Mike White, who has upheld the highest professional standards…

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IT CAN BE: Stanbic’s role in supporting businesses during COVID-19

by Muhereza KyamuteteraFinanceQ + AsThe Big StoryJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020

You recently cut your prime lending rate to 16 percent, for the second time this year. This is a rather unexpected move, given the probable likelihood of increased Non-Performing Loans and other Covid-19 related risks. What are the insights behind this decision?Stanbic has consistently re-priced our prime lending rate in…

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Top 15 Ugandan banking executives worth hiring as your next bank CEOs

by Samuel MuhimbaThe Big StoryThe CFO PlaybookJuly 7, 2020October 26, 2023

#1.Samuel MwogezaChief Financial OfficerStanbic BankSamuel MwogezaAs Chief Finance Officer, of Uganda’s largest Bank who has also been part of the mighty Stanbic story, Sam Mwogeza has enough grip on running the numbers game and is certainly fit to lead most if not all banks in Uganda. This Makerere University and…

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BREAKING: Stanbic Bank nominates Emma Mugisha for Executive Director role

by Muhereza KyamuteteraFinanceThe Big StoryJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Stanbic Bank, Uganda’s largest bank, by assets, lending, deposits and profit, has picked Emma Mugisha as its Executive Director, a credible source at the bank confirms. However, her ascension to the role is dependent on the Bank of Uganda’s approval. The Executive Director role is a de facto No.2 position…

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MONEY, PEOPLE & POWER: The 10 bank CEOs that control 80% of Uganda’s banking sector

by Jeff WintersFinanceThe Big StoryJune 22, 2020June 29, 2020

#1. Anne Juuko Chief Executive, Stanbic Bank Period in Charge: 4 months 2019 Asset Value: UGX6.6 trillion Market Share: 20.2 per cent Industry Rank: 1 Stanbic Bank Chief Executive, Anne Juuko Stanbic Bank has maintained the top spot in the banking sector ever since the acquisition of a majority stake…

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Meet Raj Kumar Meena; Bank of Baroda’s new Managing Director in Uganda

by Muhereza KyamuteteraFinanceThe Big StoryMay 17, 2020May 17, 2020

Bank of Baroda, Uganda’s 6th largest bank, has a new Managing Director- Mr. Raj Kumar Meena.R.K Meena who joined the bank in April 2020 comes into Uganda with more than 28 years of banking experience. He started his career in 1992 in Baroda’s parent bank; Bank of Baroda, India- the…

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Bank of Africa’s profits grow 33% to UGX20 bn, backed by education, construction & trade lending

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsFinanceThe Big StoryApril 30, 2020May 1, 2020

Bank of Africa Uganda has released their 2019 results, reporting a 33per cent increment in net profit on the bank of double-digit growth in lending.“Client lending activity remained strong with loans and advances growing by 15per cent over 2018, from UGX 344.1 billion in 2018 to UGX397.1 billion in 2019);…

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Kevin Wingfield, Stanbic Bank Uganda’s head of retail banking appointed Managing Director for Stanbic Bank Tanzania

by Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsFinanceThe Big StoryApril 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Kevin Wingfield, hitherto the Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, Head Personal and Business Banking (PBB) has been appointed Managing Director for Stanbic Bank Tanzania Limited. The appointment took effect on April 1st, 2020. As Head of Personal and Business Banking (PBB) segment (a job he took up in April 2015), Kevin…

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STANBIC’S NEW CEO, ANNE JUUKO: “We have both the responsibility and ability to support our clients and the economy wither the COVID-19 storm”

by Muhereza KyamuteteraFinanceThe Big StoryMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

Most borrowers tend to hide away from their banks at the very first sign of trouble. And as COVID-19 related business complications begin to make landfall for many businesses in Uganda in form of canceled bookings and orders, delayed deliveries, delayed payments, low demand etc., cash, the life-blood of every…

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INTERVIEW: Patrick Mweheire tells the facts behind Stanbic’s record UGX259bn (USD67.1 mn) in profit.

by CEO ReporterFinanceThe Big StoryThought LeadershipMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

Please mention a few key highlights for Stanbic Bank in 2019? We delivered another great performance and were able to improve on all our key performance goals. We grew our deposits by 21% as more customers trusted us with their money and our loans & advances grew by 14% by…

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