Absa Bank Uganda appoints Catherine Kijjagulwe as Head of Markets

Catherine Kijjagulwe Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Catherine Kijjagulwe as head of Markets, effective 20 January 2026. Catherine brings over ...

Uganda ranks 3rd in the 2025 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

by Yusuf Nsubuga | Senior Reporter

27/01/2026

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Uganda has jumped into the 3rd position in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI), a leap from the 4th ...

Members of team code forces (holding their gifts) pose for a photo moment with Absa Bank Uganda representatives after the Hackathon

Ugandan team takes third place in Absa GirlCode Hackathon

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

22/10/2025

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Members of team code forces (holding their gifts) pose for a photo moment with Absa Bank Uganda representatives after the ...

**Absa Bank Concludes 'Play Your Cards Right' Campaign, Awards $32,000 in Prizes** **KAMPALA, Uganda** – Absa Bank Uganda has wrapped up its three-month-long "Play Your Cards Right" campaign, awarding a total of 120 million Ugandan shillings (about $32,000) in cash prizes to August and grand finale winners. The campaign, which ran from June to August 2025, distributed prizes to 14 winners across the bank's personal and business banking segments. Four August winners each received 10 million shillings, while two grand finale winners each took home 40 million shillings. The top winners were: * **Retail Banking:** Moses Mugambe, for usage of both personal debit and credit cards. * **Business Banking:** Grace Project International – SMC Limited, for usage of both business debit and credit cards. Additional August winners included Q Sourcing Limited, Marc Anthony Du Toit, Uptown Security Cameras, and Kennedy Ochieno. Speaking at the final prize handover ceremony, Absa Bank Uganda Managing Director David Wandera said the campaign underscored the bank's focus on digital services. He noted a "double-digit growth" in card usage, signaling a shift toward seamless and efficient banking. "We are driven by the need to deliver seamless banking experiences to our customers," Wandera said. "We continue to be more responsive to the changing customers' needs, and we put their needs at the center of everything we do." Moses Rutahigwa, Absa's Retail and Business Banking Director, called the campaign a success, highlighting an increased adoption of card usage among customers. "The future is digital," Rutahigwa said, encouraging customers to continue using their cards for everyday transactions like shopping, travel, and bill payments.

Two Grand Winners Each Take Home UGX 40m in Absa Campaign Finale

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

12/09/2025

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Absa Bank Uganda rewards loyal card users with UGX 120m in prizes as its three-month-long "Play Your Cards Right" campaign ...

Absa Business Club Kicks Off Regional SME Forums in Masaka, Mbarara and Fort Portal to Boost Growth

by Yusuf Nsubuga | Senior Reporter

04/09/2025

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Absa Bank Uganda, through its flagship Business Club, has launched a series of Regional SME Forums, starting with Masaka, Mbarara, ...

Absa Bank Uganda appoints seasoned executives Hassan Saleh and Gloria Byamugisha as new non-executive directors. Their diverse experience will drive strategic growth and digital transformation.

Hassan Saleh, Gloria Byamugisha Join Absa Bank Uganda Board

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

18/07/2025

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Absa Bank Uganda appoints seasoned executives Hassan Saleh and Gloria Byamugisha as new non-executive directors. Their diverse experience will drive ...

Inspector General of Government Beti Kamya Turwomwe speaks during a press briefing in Kampala.

IGG halts Shs13Billion land compensation payment to alleged impostor

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

10/07/2025

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Inspector General of Government Beti Kamya Turwomwe speaks during a press briefing in Kampala. KAMPALA, Uganda — The Inspector General of ...

Absa Bank staff demonstrate the seamless process of digital payments, a key focus of their new card rewards campaign.

Absa Bank unveils UGX200 million campaign for card users

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

29/05/2025

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Absa Bank staff demonstrate the seamless process of digital payments, a key focus of their new card rewards campaign. KAMPALA, ...

David Wandera presenting a UGX10 million cheque to a lucky winner

Absa Bank Uganda encourages digital payments with UGX200 million reward scheme

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

12/11/2024

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David Wandera presenting a UGX10 million cheque to a lucky winner KAMPALA — Absa Bank Uganda has launched a UGX200 ...

Mumba Kalifungwa, Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, faces scrutiny as the bank is sued over allegations of stealing from a client's account. The lawsuit claims unauthorized withdrawals were made from a deceased customer's account, sparking a legal battle. Kalifungwa's leadership is under pressure to address the allegations and maintain public trust in the bank. Absa Group sponsors BEN-Africa Conference to promote ethical business practices in Africa, driving sustainable economic growth and combating corruption

Absa Bank Uganda faces huge lawsuit over theft of client funds

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

07/09/2024

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Mumba Kalifungwa, Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, faces scrutiny as the bank is sued over allegations of stealing from ...

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