Recently, Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited Chief Executive Mark Ocitti Ongom and Bank Chief Executive Mumba Kalifungwa, together with several other senior managers, travelled to the Ssese Islands to unveil a newly revamped Kalangala Branch, renewing commitment to a community whose fortunes have long been tied to fishing and agriculture. The bank was the first to […]
In 1991, Uganda was still finding its footing. The headlines belonged to war in the north, economic recovery efforts, constitutional reform and a nation emerging from years of turmoil. Banking stories rarely made the front pages, and few journalists specialised in business reporting. Among the stories that passed largely unnoticed was the arrival of Standard […]
Big institutions are often best understood through the lives of the people who work for them. As Stanbic Bank marks 35 years in Uganda, Pauline Wantate offers a rare view from the inside. For over 37 years in banking, she witnessed the industry reinvent itself: branches opening and closing, technology replacing manual processes, and customers […]
It is 1991. Kampala Road is paved with tarmac. The buildings lining both sides of the road are mostly single-story structures, housing modest businesses such as video libraries, black-and-white photo studios, hairdressing salons, and even dairy shops. On one side of this road – where Mapeera House and Kampala Boulevard Building now sit – stand […]
The Head of Personal Banking at Stanbic Bank Uganda, Israel Arinaitwe, has urged Ugandans to prioritise saving so as to achieve their aspirations and long-term financial goals. Arinaitwe emphasised the importance of saving before spending, echoing the enduring wisdom of economist Adam Smith in The Wealth of Nations: “The development of an economy depends on […]
Stanbic Bank Uganda has been named the best investment bank in Uganda by the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The announcement was made by the London-based financial magazine on July 17, 2026. This global recognition highlights the bank’s pivotal role in financing the country’s most transformative economic projects and comes during a landmark year […]
Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled a new campaign, “Kikole Ku Speedii,” aimed at making banking services faster, simpler, and more convenient for its clients and customers.Speaking at the launch, the Head of Personal Banking, Israel Arinaitwe, said the initiative marks a shift from traditional banking processes to a more affordable, efficient, digital experience. “We are […]
For over ten years, Frank Nyanzi, a 57-year-old coffee farmer in Madudu Subcounty, Mubende District, has battled declining yields. His efforts to improve production have had little success, and a once dependable source of livelihood has become a source of frustration and financial strain. “We have been trying our best to manage our farms, but […]
The state minister for microfinance, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune, has commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for its innovative FlexiPay platform, noting that it has significantly advanced the country’s financial inclusion agenda. He said the platform has become a key driver in bridging the gap between the banked and unbanked population, particularly among small business owners, youth, and […]
Staff members of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited recently donated an assortment of items to Masaka School for the Deaf as part of the celebrations to mark International Children’s Day. Handing over the donation, Grace Semakula, the Chief Executive of SBG Securities, said, “At Stanbic Bank Uganda, we are driven by our mandate of driving Uganda’s […]
