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Postbank Uganda unveil Mukono branch

PostBank Uganda, a financial institution that is committed to empowering people, to transform their lives, launched its newest branch in mukono on Wednesday.

Speaking at the official launch of the branch, Julius Kakeeto, the Managing Director, PostBank Uganda said; “I am extremely delighted to present to you the newest addition to the PostBank family, Mukono is a hub of economic activity and through this branch, we are now able to bring affordable and community banking services closer to the people of the greater Mukono area”, he said

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At the launch, the Managing Director introduced the new Board Chairman, Andrew Otenga Owiny who joins with a wealth of experience sitting and chairing boards of both local and international companies.

 Andrew has, over the years served on numerous other Boards of organizations across Africa. From aBi Finance Limited, G4S Secure Solutions (Uganda) Limited, CAL Merchant Bank Limited (now Cal Bank Limited) in Accra, Ghana; National Merchant Bank of Zimbabwe Limited (‘NMBZ’) in Harare, Zimbabwe, to Securities Discount Company Limited (‘SDC’) in Accra, Ghana.

He has also served on the board of the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), National Social Security Fund (‘NSSF’), Uganda Stock Brokers Association (‘USBA’), Rugby Union to mention but a few. With his leadership, Postbank shall not only continue to transform the lives of Ugandans but shall stay true to its mission to offer affordable services in a sustainable manner for social-economic development of Ugandans nationwide.

Situated on the Kampala- Jinja Highway, Mukono district is a hub of economic activity, with 80% of activity being agricultural based.

The Director Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) at Bank of Uganda Mr. Ivan Amagaragariho commended PostBank for its efforts towards bringing financial services closer to the masses, and pledged the Central Bank’s support towards ensuring a more robust banking industry and stable economy.

About Postbank Uganda.

PostBank Uganda (PBU) is a public company limited by shares and formed under the Public      Enterprises      Reform      and      Divestiture      Statute      of      1983      and the Uganda Communications Act, 1997.

It was incorporated under the Companies Act in 1998 and is owned by the Government of Uganda with 100% shareholding.  PostBank Uganda has since grown to boast of 47 branches countrywide, stretching from Yumbe to Kabale, from Kotido to Masaka, and over 300 Post Agents.

It has branches, mobile vans, and contact centers in Amolatar, Anaka, Arua, Bombo, Bugolobi, Bukedea, Bweyale, City Branch, Entebbe, Fort Portal, Gulu Hoima, Iganga, Jinja, Kabale, Bishop Stuart, Kakiri. Kampala Rd, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kapchorwa, Kasese, Kayunga, Kitgum, Kotido, Kyazanga, Lacor, Lira, Makerere, Masaka, Masindi, Mbale, Mbarara, Moroto, Mubende, Mukono, Nakasongola, Ndeeba, Ntungamo, Pakwach, Soroti, Usafi, Wandegeya, Wiliam Street, Yumbe, Kagadi, Butogota, Kamdin, Rushere, Ishaka, Kihihi and Manafwa

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