Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) emerged as one of the top achievers at the inaugural Annual Bankers Awards (ABA), taking home Fintech Partnership of the Year and Best Bank in Agriculture and Agro-processing. The Bank’s Managing Director, Julius Kakeeto, was also honoured as a Fellow of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS)—one of the evening’s most prestigious individual recognitions.
The awards, jointly organised by the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) and the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), were held at Mestil Hotel under the theme “Beyond the Finish Line.” Designed to spotlight excellence and innovation within Uganda’s banking sector, the ABAs celebrate institutions and individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership, professionalism and transformative impact.
Speaking after the announcement, Priscilla Akora, Head of Marketing and Communications at Pearl Bank, said the accolades reaffirm the institution’s dedication to digital transformation and financial inclusion.
> “These dual awards demonstrate Pearl Bank’s purpose of fostering prosperity for Ugandans by extending access to financial services through strategic partnerships and agricultural financing,” Akora noted.
The recognition comes at a pivotal time for Pearl Bank, which is rolling out a comprehensive rebrand across its branch network, product portfolio, and customer touchpoints. The Bank says the rebrand reflects its expanded mandate and long-term vision for modern, inclusive banking.
Representing the Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Mr. David Kalyango, the Executive Director of Supervision, congratulated all winners and applauded the award organisers for elevating industry standards.
> “These awards signify a deliberate effort to raise professional standards, inspire innovation and creativity, strengthen ethical conduct, and recognize excellence along the entire banking value chain,” Kalyango said.
One of the memorable moments of the night was when Fabian Kasi, Managing Director of Centenary Bank, congratulated Julius Kakeeto following his induction as a UIBFS Fellow—a distinction reserved for professionals who have made notable contributions to Uganda’s financial sector.
With its new honours, Pearl Bank says it remains committed to expanding innovative solutions that support financial access, digital growth, and the agricultural economy—pillars that continue to anchor Uganda’s broader development agenda.
