Founded: 1981 as the umbrella body for Uganda’s licensed commercial banks
Legal Status: Registered as an NGO under a Bank of Uganda statute since 1993 and formally registered as a company in 2002.
Headquarters: Kampala, originally at Buganda Road; now at Plot 2702 Block 244, Nyangweso Road, Kironde Road, Muyenga
Membership:
25 commercial banks
Uganda Development Bank
East African Development Bank
9 associate supervised financial institutions (Tier 2 & 3 SFIs) like FINCA, Pride MFI, Post Bank, etc.
Vision: Cultivate a strong, vibrant, and respected financial services industry in East Africa
Mission: Promote a sound banking environment via research, innovation, advocacy, governance, and best practices
Core Values: Integrity, transparency, professionalism, good governance, teamwork, and service excellence
Governance:
Governing Council comprises MDs/CEOs of member banks
Executive Committee of 5 CEOs oversees operations
Day-to-day activities managed by a secretariat led by an Executive Director
Executive Director:
Wilbrod Humphreys Owor – Appointed September 8, 2016
Chairperson:
Sarah Arapta, CEO of Citibank Uganda – Elected May 13, 2022; term runs until May 2024
Vice-Chair:
Fabian Kasi, Managing Director of Centenary Bank
Executive Committee Member (representing SFIs):
Veronicah Namagembe, Pride Microfinance – on UBA’s EXCO
Policy & Advocacy:
Collaborates closely with Bank of Uganda; holds monthly Governor–CEOs policy meetings
Influences national financial legislation/regulations (e.g., Financial Institutions Act 2004, Foreign Exchange Act 2004).
Industry Standards:
Enforces a voluntary Code of Good Banking Practice since 1996
Payment Infrastructure:
Key player in developing Uganda’s electronic payment & switching systems
Consumer Financial Literacy:
Promotes USSD/SMS tools and other initiatives to help consumers understand banking products
Cyber Security:
Led implementation of a Cyber Security Operations Center for the banking sector (Feb–Jun 2022)
Industry Collaboration:
Hosts sector-wide events, committees (e.g., credit, compliance, fraud), annual bankers conference, and sports activities .
Address: Plot 2702 Block 244 Nyangweso Road, Off Kironde Road, Muyenga, Kampala
Phone: +256 312 343 400 (or 414-343‑199)
Email: secretariat@ugandabankers.org
Website: ugandabankers.org
The Uganda Bankers’ Association is a foundational institution in Uganda’s financial sector—bringing together commercial and development banks as well as microfinance players. Its strategic efforts span governance, payments infrastructure, cybersecurity, consumer literacy, and regulatory advocacy, all driven by its secretariat and leadership team to bolster the integrity and reputation of banking in Uganda and the wider region.