KCB marks 10 years in Uganda

Dr Kasekende (fourth left) leads other guests in cutting the cake. Photos by Nicholas Oneal

KCB Uganda treated its customers to a dinner at Kampala Serena Hotel as the bank marked 10 years in Uganda.

The celebration was graced by the deputy Governor of Bank of Uganda Dr Louis Kasekende, the KCB Group chief executive officer Joshua Oigara and the bank's board of directors.

Speaking at the event, Joram Kiarie, the KCB Uganda managing director said; "Today marks a major milestone for us as KCB Bank Uganda as we mark 10 years in this market and 120 years since we started out in East Africa.

Dr Louis Kasekende (centre) during the celebrations to mark 10 years of KBC

"It is a journey that has provided wonderful memories and witnessed the building of useful and lifelong business relationships with our customers."

KCB Bank Uganda opened its first branch on Commercial Plaza, Kampala Road in November 2007.

It has since opened a total of 16 branches, eight of them in Kampala and eight others in major towns around Uganda in Jinja, Mbale, Lira, Gulu, Arua, Hoima, Fort Portal and Mbarara.