Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised as the Green Financial Institution of the Year at the third edition of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Awards. The accolade recognizes the bank’s outstanding contributions to sustainable financing and environmental stewardship. The award was presented …
Read More »School boys take charge of Absa Bank offices for a day
24 Boys Step into the Shoes of Absa Senior Executives for a Day Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Twenty-four secondary school students from across Uganda have spent a day shadowing senior leaders at Absa Bank Uganda as part of a mentorship initiative aimed at exposing young people to …
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Uganda’s insurance boom is failing to reach the majority Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s insurance industry is being forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: it is growing, but it is not yet protecting most Ugandans. That was the central message at the 4th Annual Insurance Agents …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda launches Island Escape campaign
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has launched the Island Escape card campaign as a rewards initiative offering its Personal Prestige and Premier Banking customers the chance to win an all-expenses-paid island getaway for two. Running from May to July 2026, the campaign is open to all Absa …
Read More »Absa, UECCC partnership unlocks Sh11 billion for clean energy financing in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has announced a partnership with the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC), securing a Sh11.085 billion concessional line of credit to expand access to affordable clean energy financing and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy solutions in Uganda. The financing agreement, structured …
Read More »NSSF Career Expo debates ‘man vs machine’
Technological change is about accelerating productivity, fostering innovation- Minister Musenero tells students Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has said technological change is happening rapidly, and its real goal is to accelerate productivity, foster market access, innovation, and improve service …
Read More »Pamela Turyatunga appointed on Junior Achievement Uganda Board
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Junior Achievement Uganda has appointed Pamela Turyatunga, the Absa Bank Uganda Sustainability Manager, to its board. She brings to the board a passion for empowering youth and students for the world of work. Announcing the appointment, the statement from Junior Achievements Uganda stated, “Welcome …
Read More »Absa KH3 Hills run targets 8,000 participants to Keep Girls in School
Kampala, Uganda, February 9, 2026 | Absa Bank Uganda is excited to announce the return of the Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run, a purpose-driven initiative that has become more than just a race but a movement to transform lives. Partnering once again with the Kampala Hash House Harriers, …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda to help customers understand credit and borrow smart to drive growth
Absa Bank Uganda Launches Financial Literacy-Led Campaign to drive Smarter Borrowing and Sustainable Growth Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today launched a new Retail and Business Banking campaign anchored on financial literacy, aimed at helping individuals and small businesses make smarter borrowing decisions and use credit …
Read More »Uganda ranks 3rd in the 2025 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has jumped into the 3rd position in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI), a leap from the 4th position in 2024. The index evaluates 28 countries, looking at factors such as market depth, access to foreign exchange, and macroeconomic stability. According to …
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