Barclays Bank (Uganda) Limited, commonly known as Barclays Bank (Uganda), is a commercial bank in Uganda. [edit] Overview The bank is primarily involved in meeting the banking needs of individuals, small and medium businesses as well as large corporations. [edit] History Barclays Bank (Uganda) opened for business in Uganda in 1927, with two branches in the capital city, Kampala and one in Jinja, the country's second commercial centre. In February 2007, Barclays Bank completed the acquisition of Nile Bank Uganda Limited, strengthening its presence in the country. As of July 2009, Barclays Bank (Uganda) employs more than 1,000 colleagues, has fifty three (53) branches and eighty (80) ATMs in service. [3] [edit] Ownership The bank's stock is owned by the following corporate and public entities:
| Barclays Bank (Uganda) Stock Ownership | [edit] Branch Network Barclays Bank (Uganda) has its headquarters in Kampala. As of July 2009, the bank has fifty three (53) operational branches in the country. Its headquarters are located on Hannington Road, on Nakasero Hill, in the upscale area of Kampala that is also the location of the headquarters of Stanbic Bank. The branches of the bank include the following locations:[4] - Abayita Ababiri Branch - Kampala Road, Entebbe - Manager: Francis Balagadde
- Arua Branch - Transport Road, Arua - Manager: George Mulongo
- Busia Branch - Customs Yard, Busia - Branch Manager: Richard Kalule
- Entebbe Branch - Kitoro Road, Entebbe - Manager: Gertrude Kizza
- Garden City Branch - Garden City Mall - Kampala - Manager: Susan Birungi
- Garden City Prestige Center - Garden City Mall, Kampala - Manager: Doreen Tumusime
- Gulu Branch - Acholi Road, Gulu - Manager: Henry Otto
- Main Office - Hannington Road, Kampala - Manager: Margaret Ocuwai
- Hoima Branch - Main Street - Hoima - Manager: David Twinamasiko
- Iganga Branch - Main Street, Iganga - Manager: Sebina Levino
- Jinja Branch - Main Street, Jinja - Manager: Ezekiel Kate
- Jinja Road Branch - Prime Plaza, Kampala - Manager: Annette Kiconco
- Kabale Branch - Kabale Road, Kabale - Manager: Elisha Ekitabi
- Kampala Road Branch - Kampala Road, Kampala - Manager: Robert Warnok
- Kamwokya Branch - Kira Road, Kampala - Manager: Carole Kajumba
- Kansanga Branch - Kansanga, Kampala - Manager: Dorothy Mukasa
- Kasese Branch - Rwenzori Road, Kasese - Manager: Moses Ssimwogerere
- Katwe Branch - Kibuga Road, Kampala - Manager: Andrew Mbabazi
- Kawempe Branch - Bombo Road, Kawempe - Manager: Solomy Mwebe
- Lira Branch - Soroti Road, Lira - Manager: Steven Cwinyaai
- Lubaga Branch - Namirembe Road, Kampala - Manager: Deborah Kulata
- Lubowa Branch - Lubowa Estate, Wakiso District - Manager: Stella Malinga
- Lugazi Branch - Kampala Road, Lugazi - Manager: Ponsiano Ndyabahika
- Lugogo Branch - Lugogo Mall, Kampala - Manager: Godfrey Ssebana
- Luwuum Street Branch - Luwuum Street, Kampala - Manager: Immaculate Nabugaba
- Masaka Branch - Broadway Street, Masaka - Manager: Patience Birungi
- Masindi Branch - Port Road, Masindi - Manager: Florence Tushabe
- Mbale Branch - Republic Street, Mbale - Manager: Monica Oyanga
- Mbarara Branch - Bulemba Road, Mbarara - Manager: Enoch Byaruhanga
- Mukono Branch - Kampala-Jinja Highway, Mukono - Manager: Zam Nakandi
- Nakulabye Branch - Nakulabye, Kampala - Manager: Grace Basha
- Ndeeba Branch - Ndeeba, Kampala - Manager: Immaculate Nabukeera
- Ntinda Branch - Kimera Road, Ntinda - Manager: Simon Ongom
- Oasis Mall Branch - Oasis Mall, Kampala[5]
- Ovino Market Branch - Ovino Market, Kampala [6]
- Park Royale Branch - Kampala Road, Kampala - Manager: Hilda Namukasa
- Parliament Avenue Branch - Parliament Avenue, Kampala - Manager: Agnes Nantongo
- Rwenzori Courts Branch - Nakasero Road, Kampala - Manager: Barbra Mehangye
- Shauriyako Branch - Nakivubo Road, Kampala - Manager: Carol Nabwire
- Soroti Branch - Soroti[7]
- Tank Hill Branch - Muyenga - Manager: Ivan Kituuka
- Tororo Branch - Mbale Road, Tororo - Manager: George Kasozi
- Wandegeya Branch - Bombo Road, Kampala - Manager: Eva Naluswa
[edit] Board of directors Barclays Bank (Uganda) is governed by a Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board is one of the non-Executive Directors. [edit] Management Board The Managing Director of Centenary Bank is Charles Ongwae. He is assisted by other managers in supervising the normal operations of the bank. He holds an MBA in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree, both gained from the University of Nairobi. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Immediately prior to his appointment to his present position, Ongwae was Chief Financial Officer of Barclays East and West Africa. [8] [edit] Photos [edit] See also [edit] External links [edit] References | |
