In Benjamin Franklin’s words, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” and yesterday, I had the privilege of taking part in such an investment as we formalized a 3-year partnership with Junior Achievement Uganda to promote Financial Inclusion through Entrepreneurship. For the next 3

What an inspiring day! Today, thousands of runners came together for the Rotary Cancer Run 2025, and we proudly stood among them. Our Managing Director, David A. Wandera accompanied by our Retail and Business Banking Director Moses Rutahigwa and Human Capital Director, Henry

A well-deserved recognition! Congratulations to our Credit Director, Rachel Rwakatungu, on her appointment as Chairperson of the Uganda Bankers’ Association Credit Committee. We are confident her wealth of experience will inspire positive transformation across the industry.

I have a truly amazing team, and this was evident on Friday evening when Uganda shone brightly at the inaugural Absa Group Group CEO Pinnacle Awards in Johannesburg, hosted by our Group CEO, Kenny Fihla, and the Absa Group Executive Committee. (Thread)

It is said that the best views come after the hardest climbs, and this is true of the views experienced at the Lugazi Hills Golf Club as we played the Absa Pro-Am on Tuesday. A challenging front 9 made for a more rewarding back 9 for me. My experience mirrored the goal of the

At a time when financial institutions are navigating some of the most dynamic and unpredictable market conditions in recent memory, we convened the Financial Institutions Risk Management Workshop at Kampala Serena Hotels yesterday. The session featured key insights from Jeff

London gave us perspective, partnerships, and promise. At the UK–Africa Business Summit, we demonstrated how our Pan-African platform and international offices can catalyse foreign direct investment and deepen capital flows into key sectors like infrastructure, agriculture, and

Don't let the fear of failure stop you from playing with ideas. Sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs come not from grand brainstorms and plans, but from the simple, brave act of exploring, tinkering and questioning.

From the hills of Kampala to the streets of Johannesburg, our 2025 Absa KH3-7 Hills Run champions are carrying more than just speed, they are carrying hope. Today, our Managing Director David A. Wandera officially flagged off five fully sponsored runners heading to the Absa Run

VIDEO: I worked for six years at the Bank of Uganda, and I grew through the ranks. - David A. Wandera - MD, Absa Bank Uganda #NBSPeopleAndPower #NBSUpdates

Data is often called the new oil, but it’s a form of wealth that is far more personal. It tells the story of who we are and when it’s mishandled, the impact can be profound, as the global cases and rising local fraud attempts often remind us. That’s why yesterday’s Data Privacy

One of my highlights from this week came from the People Brand House breakfast, focusing on the "People Puzzle in the C-Suite." It was a privilege to learn from Prof. Nuwagaba Augustus's keynote on personal and institutional integrity, then to share a panel with insightful leaders like

Tonight on #NBSPeopleAndPower, we speak to David A. Wandera - MD Absa Bank Uganda Host: Samson Kasumba Don’t miss the show starting at 8 PM. #NBSUpdates

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We have reintroduced Absa Bank Uganda's Custody Services, designed to give institutional investors secure, efficient and transparent solutions. Our goal: empower pension funds, insurers, asset managers, and Individuals to safeguard assets, make informed decisions, and confidently

We definitely had a great time shooting this video for #CustomerServiceWeek! As a huge fan of spy, thriller and action movies, taking part in our very own Mission Possible challenge was incredibly fun though I’ll happily stick to banking as my day job. To all our customers, I

A massive congratulations to Jacob Kiplimo for earning that gold medal at the Chicago Marathon over the weekend. To clinch Uganda's first-ever World Marathon Major title while running the 7th fastest 42km time in his second marathon is a stunning feat that speaks not only to his

I’ve always liked the John Maxwell quote that a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. The silent part in that quote is that a leader often discovers the way on the way. Mountain climbing is the perfect metaphor. You can prepare, pack the right tools,

The new baby Landcruiser was launched at the Tokyo mobility show this week. Expect to see it on Kampala roads sometime in 2026. Slightly bigger than the Suzuki Jimny. Same platform as the Hilux Champ and the 2.7L Engine

To wake up healthy and strong is the biggest victory in life; the rest is secondary. Be grateful. 🙏