Pride Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Uganda’s Economic Transformation Through Innovation and Inclusive Finance

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Pride Bank and Ministry of Finance officials led by Henry Musasizi, Uganda’s Finance Minister in a group photoPride Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s socio-economic transformation through inclusive financial services, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships during a stakeholder engagement meeting held at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.The engagement brought together officials from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Pride’s leadership team to review the bank’s performance, discuss its strategic direction, and strengthen collaboration in advancing Uganda’s financial inclusion agenda.Speaking during the meeting, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi, commended Pride for its remarkable growth and contribution to expanding access to financial services across Uganda.“I congratulate Pride Bank for the tremendous progress it has made over the years. As the financial sector continues to evolve, digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence represent the future, and I encourage the bank to invest in these technologies to enhance efficiency, improve customer experience and deepen financial inclusion. We also want to see Ugandans accessing affordable credit at favourable interest rates to support business growth and wealth creation. As Government, we remain committed to supporting the bank and working closely with its leadership to ensure it continues to thrive,” said Hon. Henry Musasizi.Pride’s Managing Director Ms. Veronicah Gladys Namagembe thanked the Ministry of Finance for its continued guidance and support, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions that empower individuals, households and businesses.“Today’s engagement demonstrates the strong partnership between Pride Bank and Government in driving Uganda’s economic development. We remain committed to transforming lives through accessible, affordable and innovative financial services. As we continue investing in digital technologies and modern banking solutions, our focus remains on delivering greater value to our customers while supporting national development priorities,” said Ms. Veronicah Gladys Namagembe.During the engagement, Pride Bank also shared its strategic outlook of its Digital First Bank strategy, including planned investments in digital and technology infrastructure over the coming years as part of its transformation agenda to improve operational efficiency, strengthen customer experience and expand access to financial services across the country.The engagement stressed the shared commitment between Government and Pride Bank to promote sustainable economic growth by strengthening Uganda’s financial sector, increasing access to affordable financing and leveraging technology to meet the evolving needs of customers.The post Pride Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Uganda’s Economic Transformation Through Innovation and Inclusive Finance appeared first on Business Focus.