Stanbic Bank Uganda
Financing, not discovery, is Uganda’s real mining challenge
Ahead of the Mineral Wealth Conference, Stanbic Bank Uganda's John Tumwine makes the case for finance as the bridge to mining wealth
Stanbic trading desk powers record profit
Stanbic Uganda Holdings posted its strongest profit growth in three years in 2025, led by a surge in trading income and compressed interest margins
Stanbic analysts see opportunity for disciplined investors amid global unrest
Stanbic analysts say Middle East war poses real risks for Uganda's exports, currency, and inflation — but also creates openings for long-term investors
Stanbic Bank calls on Ugandans to embrace a culture of saving for economic progress
Stanbic Bank executive says Ugandans should save before spending, not after, as 30% still keep cash at home earning no interest
Stanbic Bank’s Ken Agutamba named among Africa’s Top 100 Corporate Communication Leaders
Kenneth Agutamba, Stanbic Bank Uganda's country manager for reputation and corporate communication, has been named among Africa's Top 100 Corporate Communication Leaders by Africa PR Week
Stanbic launches Digital Creators Summit in Kampala
In the lead-up to the Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025 on 11 December, Stanbic Bank has announced a scholarship programme to motivate Uganda’s digital creators
Stanbic Bank and FinCom launch digital lending partnership for Ugandan schools
Stanbic Bank Uganda has partnered with FinCom Technologies, creator of the SchoolPay platform, to deliver a digital lending solution for schools in the country
Stanbic partners with GIZ to support women in green businesses in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
The collaboration will strengthen green innovation across East Africa by supporting women-led enterprises creating business solutions with a positive environmental impact
Stanbic Bank Uganda declares annual dividend
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited today announced an annual cash dividend of Shs3.13 ($0.00086) per shareMore Stanbic Bank Uganda
Umeme borrows $50 million to fund grid expansion
Umeme is borrowing $50 million from the the International Finance Corporation and various banks to upgrade and expand its medium voltage transmission lines and substations, and to fund the installation of more prepaid meters across the country.
Patrick Mweheire on Uganda’s prospects, oil, and interest rates
Uganda is not very good at promoting itself, says Patrick Mweheire, Stanbic Bank Uganda's chief executive. The country has very many unexplored economic opportunities, and is a key component in sub-Saharan Africa's growth prospects; this however, barely features in our media, he said.
Stanbic borrows from international markets for lending in Uganda
Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country's biggest bank by assets, is borrowing $55 million in Dubai for lending in Uganda. The bank says it reached an agreement with Emirates NBD Capital Limited and four other banks for the two-year loan facility.
Backlash against Stanbic Bank Uganda for apology to minister
A letter circulating on social media shows that Stanbic Bank apologised to the minister. Signed by the bank's CEO, the letter conveys "my sincere apologies for inconvenience and embarrassment this incident might have caused you."
Stanbic Bank Uganda half-year profits up 57%
Stanbic Bank Uganda has released unaudited half year results showing net profit up 56.9%, while total operating income rose 28%.
Executive Profile: Patrick Mweheire
Mweheire, 46, is the first Ugandan to head Stanbic Bank since 2002 when Standard Bank became majority shareholder. He joined the bank in June 2012 as head of the Corporate and Investment Banking Division.
