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A simmering domestic and corporate battle has erupted within one of Kenya’s most influential business families, pitting Peter Munga, the founder of Equity Bank Group, against his wife, Rose Njambi Munga, in a Ksh640 million ($5 million, UGX 17.4bn) legal fight over shares in Britam Holdings Plc. The case, now before the High Court in Nairobi, centers on 75 million …

Centenary Bank, Uganda’s leading commercial microfinance bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to community empowerment and youth development through its continued sponsorship of the Masaza Cup tournament, one of the country’s most celebrated football tournaments. The 2025 Masaza Cup Final, held atHamz Stadium, Nakivubo War Memorial Grounds, brought together thousands of passionate fans, showcasing the spirit of unity, talent, and cultural …

Kampala, 31st October 2025 – Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, joined women entrepreneurs, policymakers, and development partners at the annual Women Enterprise Conference with a shared goal of bridging the financial and economic gaps faced by women entrepreneurs. Held under the theme “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Business Growth.” The conference showcased the critical role women …

Kampala, Uganda — A 45-year-old boda-boda rider has been remanded to Luzira Prison for allegedly defrauding more than Shs332 million from a Centenary Bank customer’s account in a sophisticated impersonation scheme. The accused, George Byaruhanga, also known as Ronald Kintu and Rogers Ainembabazi, appeared before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi on Thursday and denied six counts of electronic fraud, …

Kampala — In one of the most bizarre and daring bank frauds in recent years, a 45-year-old boda-boda rider has been charged for allegedly siphoning over Shs332 million from a Centenary Bank account — using a web of fake names, forged IDs, and insider-style tricks. The suspect, identified as George Byaruhanga a.k.a. Ronald Kintu a.k.a. Rogers Ainembabazi, appeared before Buganda …

20 companies, including CIC Insurance, Equity Bank, and several universities, have been penalised a total of Sh2.2 billion for failing to hand over unclaimed financial assets to the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA), Kenya media reports. The fines follow a detailed audit by Kenya’s Auditor-General, which revealed that these firms withheld dividends, insurance payments, dormant savings, and other idle funds …

As part of the ongoing Customer Service Month, Housing Finance Bank has held a community health camp in partnership with C-Care at St. Peter’s Church of Uganda, Katanga in Wandegeya. The event aimed to bring essential health services closer to the community by providing convenient access to medical check-ups, preventive screenings, and wellness advice within a familiar and easily accessible …

Centenary Bank, Uganda’s leading microfinance bank, joined thousands of Kampala residents to celebrate the Kampala City Festival 2025 on 12th October 2025, under the theme “Celebrating Enterprise and Innovation in Kampala.” The Kampala City Festival, organized by Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA), is one of the country’s largest cultural and social gatherings, attracting thousands of Ugandans and international visitors. The …

In a powerful move to champion environmental conservation and sustainable community development, Housing Finance Bank has received a generous donation of 100 acres of land from the Kooki Kingdom. This land will be dedicated to the Bank’s flagship Tiny Forests Initiative, which aims to plant 1 million trees by 2027. The Bank’s Tiny Forests Initiative not only aligns with Uganda’s …

Housing Finance Bank has achieved the ISO 27001:2022 Certification, a globally recognized standard for information security. This certification confirms that the bank has robust systems in place to protect customer data, ensuring privacy, accuracy, and accessibility of information in an increasingly digital world. For everyday customers, this means that Housing Finance Bank takes concrete steps to safeguard personal and financial …