Has your bank played a key role in powering trade, supporting exporters and importers, and driving cross-border growth?
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS),is holding the inaugural Annual Bankers Awards this November 19th In Kampala.
UIBFS is the leading provider of training for Uganda’s financial sector. Starting out in 1967 as a local centre of the then Chartered Institute of Bankers, London (now London Institute of Banking & Finance), and the Institute attained autonomy in 1990.

The Institute is a Body Corporate registered under the Companies Act (Cap 110) of the Laws of the Republic of Uganda as a Company Limited by guarantee. The Headquarters of the UIBFS are located at Plot 10 Buganda Road, Kampala – Uganda.
“If your institution has championed SMEs through tailored financial solutions and impactful partnerships, this is your chance to be recognised,”Gorette Masadde the Bank Ceo said.

According to Masadde,the Best Bank in SME Banking Award celebrates institutions that have gone the extra mile to support entrepreneurs—fueling the heart beat of our economy.
Meanwhile ,the Trade Financing Award recognizes institutions that have championed commerce through innovative financial solutions and unwavering client support.

“If your bank has helped businesses thrive beyond borders, this is your moment to shine,”Masadde stated.
Bank of the Year
Below are the categories according to the Annual Bankers Awards list.
Outstanding Digital Innovation of the Year
- Customer Experience Award
- ESG
- Fintech Partnership of the Award.
- Financial Crime prevention Award
- Best bank in Corporate Banking
- Best Bank in SME Banking
- Best Bank in Mortgage Finance
- Best Bank in Agriculture and Agro Processing Award
- Best Bank in Trade Financing
- Best Bank in Asset Financing


