BRIEF HISTORY
Established 15 August 1966, under the Bank of Uganda Act 1966, amended 1969 and then 1993. |
OUR VISION
A monetary institution that upholds international best pratice in fostering price
stability and a sound financial system conducive to macro-economic stability, sustained
economic growth and poverty eradication. |
OUR MISSION
To foster price stability and a sound financial system. |
OUR VALUES
1. Commitment to Public Interest
Bank of Uganda is committed to fulfilling the needs of the public.
2. Customer Service Orientation
Bank of Uganda takes pride in offering the best services to each of its
customers.
3. Ethics and Integrity
Bank of Uganda rigorously upholds professional ethics and integrity in all its
activities.
4. Transparency
Bank of Uganda accepts and welcomes public scrutiny of all its transactions.
5. Leadership By Example
Bank of Uganda is committed to practising what it preaches at both the
organisational and individual levels.
6. Teamwork
Bank of Uganda staff work together within and across organizational divisions.
7. Fairness
Bank of Uganda is committed to the fair treatment of customers, employees, and
other stakeholders.
8. Confidentiality
Bank of Uganda mentains appropriate confidentiality in all transactions with its
customers, employees, and other stakeholders. |
POLICY
Monetary Policy
The Bank is in charge of Monetary Policy. Monetary policy decisions are made by the
Monetary and Credit Policy Committee. The members are the Governor; the Deputy Governor;
Executive Directors: Research, Finance, Supervision, Operations; Directors: Commercial
Banking, Research, External Operations, Trade & External Debt and Legal Counsel. Other
officers attend on invitation. |
Supervision Policy
The Bank of Uganda is responsible for supervision of the banking sector (Financial Institutions Statute, 1993 and Intervention Policy By Government Of Uganda, 1997), through
the Commercial Banking Department more... |
| Exchange Rate Regime: The currency (the Uganda Shilling), freely floats on the Foreign
Exchange Market. |
ORGANISATION & STAFFINGOwnership
of Bank : 100% state ownership |
Board of Directors (photos)
1. Mr. E. Tumusiime Mutebile - Board Chairman
2. Mr. D. Opiokello - Vice Chairman
3. Mr. Juma Wasswa Balunywa - Board Member.
4. Mr. Blasio Kiiza - Board Member
5. Dr. Gertrude Sebunnya Muwanga - Board Member
6. Mr. C. Manyindo Kassami - Board Member |
Board Secretary: Mrs. Janet
Kahirimbanyi
|
Governor: Mr. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile
Terms of appointment: Serves a 5 year renewable contract. Appointed by the President of
Uganda more... |
Ag. Deputy Governor : Mr. D.
Opiokello
Terms of appointment: Serves a 5 year renewable contract. Appointed by the President of
Uganda. |
Executive Directors (photos)
1. Mr. J. F. Kahenano (Administration)
2. Mr. E. Katimbo-Mugwanya (Finance)
3. Mr. J. Wanderema-Nangai (Operations)
4. Dr. Polycarp Musinguzi (Economic Advisor to Governor)
5. Mrs. R. Emunu (Supervision)
6. Dr. Marios Obwona (Research) |
| Department |
Director/Head of Department |
| Administrative Services
|
Mr. Johnson Mubangizi |
| Banking
|
Mrs. Margaret Matovu |
| Chief Accountant
|
Mr. Kenneth Mdoe |
| Commercial Banking
|
Mrs. J. Bagyenda |
| Corporate Services Office, and
Coordinator Governor’s Office |
Dr. Henry Opondo |
| Currency |
Mr. Patrick B. Kaberenge |
| Development Finance
|
Mr. Richard Apire |
| Domestic Financial Markets |
Mr. Joseph Kanyike |
| External Operations
|
Mr. E. B. Kasozi |
| Head, National Payments Systems
Secretariat |
Mr. E. Katimbo-Mugwanya |
| Human Resources
|
Mr. Joseph Magala Nyago |
| Internal Audit |
Mr. S. Turyahikayo |
| Legal Counsel |
Mr. Joseph Bossa |
| Management Information Systems
|
Mr. Richard Mayebo |
| Medical
|
Dr. Apollo Kagwa |
| Non-Banking Financial Institutions
|
Mr. Anthony Opio |
| Public Relations |
Mr. J.Y.K. Walusimbi |
| Research
|
Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego |
| Security |
Mr. Rashid Kitunzi |
| Trade and External Debt |
Mr. David Behena (Ag.) |
| Staff Numbers: |
Year |
Number |
|
|
1993 |
1,776 |
|
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1995 |
1,030 |
|
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1996 |
1,005 |
|
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1998 |
992 |
|
|
1999 |
993 |
|
|
2000 |
1,009 |
|
|
2002 |
1,046 |
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CONTACT INFORMATIONAddress:
P.O. Box 7120,
37/43 Kampala Road,
Kampala, Uganda. |
| Telephone :
256-41-258441/6, 256-41-258060/9, 256- 41- 259090 |
| Telex : 61059 |
| Telegram :
"UGABANK" |
| Fax : 256-41-230878,
256-41-233818 |
| E-mail: info@bou.or.ug |
| SWIFT: UGBA UG KA. |
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