Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting golf in Uganda by sponsoring 10 golfers to experience the 2026 Magical Kenya Open, while injecting UGX 100 million towards the tournament experience. Of the 10 flagged-off golfers, a select group will participate in the Pro-Am …
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Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has made a Sh40 million donation to the Kyaninga Child Development Centre (KCDC) to support critical therapeutic services, nutrition and mobility for children living with disabilities in the Rwenzori region. The contribution aims to amplify KCDC’s capacity to provide …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda and Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) have today announced the advancement of a five-year $50million, landmark financing facility to the electricity distributor to strengthen national power distribution. Officials said this landmark transaction marks a defining moment for Uganda’s energy sector, and …
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Absa Introduces Three Digital Payment Solutions as Digital Payments and Cross-Border Trade Surge in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today launched three innovative digital payment solutions namely the Absa Multi-Currency Virtual Card, Absa Pay, and Absa Pay by Link, all designed to make banking more …
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Why safeguarding personal data isn’t just good ethics — it’s smart business COMMENT | RUTH KAGABANE | At Absa Bank Uganda’s recent Data Privacy Workshop, held in collaboration with representatives from the Bank of Uganda, the Personal Data Protection Office, and industry players across finance, fintech, and insurance, one message …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has entered a three-year partnership with Junior Achievement Uganda (JAU) to deliver a financial literacy and entrepreneurship programme that will empower more than 25,000 learners (aged up to 25 years) with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods and the future world …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hassan Saleh and Gloria Byamugisha have been appointed Non-Executive Directors to the Absa Bank Uganda Board. Hassan Saleh is a seasoned business executive with extensive experience across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), telecommunications, and broadcasting sectors, while Gloria Byamugisha is a distinguished human resource professional with over …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dozens of players at the Uganda Golf Club (UGC) ended Saturday all smiles, as Absa Bank Uganda rewarded winners in various categories after five days of intense golf. The 7th edition of the Absa Bank Uganda Captain’s Bell Tournament climaxed with a colorful prize-giving …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has been honoured with two prestigious accolades, “Best CSR Bank Uganda” and “Best Community Engagement ESG Initiative in Uganda”, at the 2025 Global Banking and Finance Awards. These awards recognise Absa Bank Uganda’s broad and sustained impact across key areas, including the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has appointed David Wandera as Managing Director following the necessary regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda. David is an accomplished banker with over 20 years of diverse experience in business leadership, financial management, strategy and stakeholder engagement. Prior to this appointment, …
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