Absa Bank Uganda Limited
Absa Bank Uganda Limited is part of Absa Group Limited, an African financial services group that aims to be the pride of the continent. Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE in South Africa and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 42, 000 employees.
We’re committed to finding local solutions to uniquely local challenges and everything we do is focused on adding value. To this end, we offer our clients a range of retail, business, corporate and investment, and wealth management solutions. We also ensure a positive impact in all the countries where we operate.
We’re part of a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve and determined to make our continent proud.
Absa has long seen the value of sponsorship. From the Uganda Golf Open to the Mineral Wealth Conference, we are a proud sponsor of events that reflect our values and resonate with all our stakeholders.
If you are looking for a sponsor and your request falls under sports, arts and culture or thought leadership, you can follow our step-by-step guide on how to apply for Absa sponsorship. If your sponsorship proposal meets our criteria, we’d love to hear from. Apply for sponsorship for your event or initiative in three easy steps.
Sponsorship criteria and how to apply
David Wandera
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
David A. Wandera is the Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda and the first Ugandan to serve in this esteemed role. With a distinguished banking career over 20 years, David brings extensive experience across commercial and development banking, financial markets, corporate finance, and risk management.
Before his appointment as Managing Director in May 2025, David served as the Bank’s Executive Director and Head of Financial Markets, leading the Sales and Trading functions across foreign exchange, fixed income, derivatives, and interest rate products. In this role, he also provided strategic oversight to the Bank’s Operations and Information Technology functions. He served as a member of the Board of Directors, shaping the institution's broader business strategy and governance.
His earlier experience includes senior roles at Barclays Bank Uganda, Stanbic Bank, Citibank, the East African Development Bank, and the Bank of Uganda. From managing financial markets teams to executing high-level strategy and stakeholder engagement, David has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, analytical acumen, and a deep understanding of Uganda’s financial landscape.
David is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and holds a Master’s degree in International Finance from the University of Leeds. He is passionate about building high-performing teams, driving financial inclusion, and contributing to Uganda’s economic development through innovative, client-centered banking solutions.
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Michael Segwaya
Executive Director and Chief Finance Officer
Michael was appointed Executive Director in 2013 and has been Chief Finance Officer for Barclays Uganda since 1 November 2012.
He is an experienced financial executive with over 22 years’ experience in the financial services Industry and is currently the chairperson of the Uganda Bankers Association Chief Finance Officer’s Forum.
Prior to this, he was the Financial Controller still at Barclays Uganda for more than 6 years. He has held various roles in the bank, including Head of Financial Reporting, Finance Officer, and Clearing Officer, as well as in Nile Bank as a banking officer.
Michael holds a master’s in business administration from Oxford Brookes University; he is a certified chartered accountant and holds a bachelor of commerce in accounting. He is a fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU).
Irene Mutyaba
Corporate Banking Director
Irene Mutyaba is the Corporate Banking Director at Absa Bank Uganda Limited. She is a seasoned banker with vast knowledge in the banking industry that spans over 17 years.
She has experience across all segments of corporate and investment banking having served in various positions as head of global corporates, head of local and international corporates, head of commodity traders and agriculture among others. Irene started her career at Standard Chartered Bank in 2004 and has worked in numerous markets to gain international experience, including in Ghana, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.
Irene holds a bachelor’s degree in social sciences - first class (hons) from Makerere University and is currently pursuing her master’s in business administration from the Durham Business School in the UK.
Helen Basuuta Nangonzi
Marketing and Customer Experience Director
Helen has a wealth of experience gained over a 18 -year career in Product Development, Brand Management, Corporate Relations, Marketing, Client Experience, Administration, Sustainability, and Human Resource Management.
Before joining Absa, Helen was the Head – Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing for East Africa at Standard Chartered Bank based in Kenya, a role she was promoted to in 2017.
Her professional journey began at Standard Chartered Bank Uganda in 2006 as a Product Development Officer looking after personal loans. She rose through the ranks to hold several positions at the Bank including: Product Development Manager, SME Banking, Executive Assistant to the CEO, General Manager – Marketing and Head – Service Quality, Human Resource Relationship Manager, Head – Brand & Marketing Uganda and Sub-Regional Head for High-Net-Worth Clients across East Africa. In 2015, she then was appointed Head – Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing for Uganda.
Helen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences – First Class (Hons) and an Executive MBA attained from ESAMI (Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute).
She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM), a Chartered Marketer, and was recognized by the Evolve Group Africa among Uganda’s top 50 most accomplished marketers. Helen also sits on the Supervisory Board of FinFort Uganda Limited.
She is passionate about paying it forward and uplifting young people.
In her personal time, she loves spending time with family especially her 6 -year-old daughter Ariah
Edward Ocen
Head of Legal/ Company Secretary
Edward is an Advocate of the Courts of Judicature of Uganda. He has practised extensively at all levels in the courts and arbitral tribunals in Uganda and has over 15 years of legal practice experience in commercial and corporate law, banking, land transactions, contract law, commercial litigation and criminal defence inter alia.
Prior to joining Absa Bank Uganda Limited he served as head of legal at Equity Bank Uganda Limited since 2012. Previously, he served as legal counsel at Crescent and Company Solicitors and a lecturer at the Law Development Centre. He started his career as a research assistant, Faculty of Law, Makerere University Department of Law and Jurisprudence.
Edward holds a master of laws (LLM) in commercial and corporate law from the University College London, a bachelor of laws with honours from Makerere University and a post graduate diploma in legal practice from the Law Development Centre.
He completed the senior management leadership course at Strathmore University, attended several seminars and completed several short courses on law, commerce, taxation and revenue law, leadership and formulation, execution of corporate strategy and company secretarial practice.
He is an ardent reader and enjoys sports, especially football.
Guy Kimbowa Lutaaya
Chief Risk Officer
Guy Kimbowa Lutaaya was appointed Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Absa Bank Uganda Limited effective 1 October 2022. He is a seasoned finance professional and banker with over 20 years of experience in finance and over 13 years of experience in banking. In his new role, he will be responsible for leadership and oversight over the Bank-wide Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Before this appointment, Guy was the Credit Director at Absa Bank Uganda, a role he has held for five years. He has also served as Head of Retail & Business Banking Credit at Absa Bank Kenya and held various positions at Absa Bank Uganda, including Head of Impairments, Analytics & Models, and Head of Credit Policy & Portfolio Management.
Prior to joining Absa Uganda (formerly Barclays) in 2010, Guy worked for Dell Incorporated at their corporate headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, as the Financial Controller for the Advanced Solutions Group (ASG), with strategic ownership of all Financial Planning & Analysis aspects of the U.S. Public Sector Enterprise Business.
He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a Finance specialization from The Howard University School of Business in Washington, DC (USA). His Undergraduate degree is a Bachelor's in Quantitative Economics (Q.E.) from Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. Guy is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) in New Jersey (USA).
Peter Mboowa
Director Treasury
Peter is the Head of Treasury at Absa Bank Uganda Limited. He is a seasoned banker with a wealth of experience spanning over 18 years in the banking sector. Prior to joining Absa Bank Uganda Limited, Peter was head of treasury at Equity Bank Uganda Limited. Peter has also held various senior positions in KCB Bank Uganda Limited and begun his career at Citibank Uganda Limited.
Peter holds a master of science degree in banking and investment from Makerere University Kampala and a bachelor of science (statistics, economics and mathematics) first class (hons) degree from Makerere University Kampala. Peter also holds an ACI Dealing Certificate and is a member of the ACI Uganda Dealers Association.
Ruth Kagabane
Compliance Director
Ruth is the Compliance Director at Absa Bank Uganda. She has a remarkable 17-year journey in banking, spanning risk management, compliance, and operational controls. Her extensive experience has empowered her to strengthen control frameworks and drive operational resilience, embodying our commitment to integrity and trust. Her previous role as Head of Retail and Business Banking Operations and Controls saw her spearhead the Retail and Business Banking Assurance methodology, ensuring our standards remain exemplary across all channels.
Her experience as Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Operational Risk Advisor reflects her deep commitment to safeguarding our values and upholding the highest levels of regulatory compliance. Ruth’s career also includes impactful experiences with KPMG and the Uganda Revenue Authority, adding to her profound insight and leadership skills.
Beyond her technical expertise, Ruth’s dedication to our community is evident in her leadership in setting up the Bank’s Staff SACCO, where she served as its founding Chairperson and now as a Trustee.
Ruth holds a Masters in Professional Accountancy and a Fellowship with ACCA, which underline her dedication to excellence and professional growth.
Dick Agaba Kamukama
Chief Internal Auditor
Dickson joined Barclays Bank now Absa Bank Uganda in August 2018 as Chief Internal Auditor.
Prior to this, he was the regional head of audit for AB-InBev a multinational dealing in fast moving consumer goods. He has more than 18 years’ experience in internal audit and assurance having held various roles at MTN Uganda, Nile Breweries/ SABMiller and PKF Uganda.
Dickson also holds a masters in business administration from Heriot-Watt University UK. He is also a chartered accountant with membership at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Uganda (ICPAU) and a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Public Accountants UK (ACCA).
Dickson is a certified internal auditor and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Uganda (IIA) where he previously served on the training and certification committee.
Patricia Nshemereirwe
Chief Operating Officer
Patricia is a seasoned financial services professional with an impressive 20-year track record in Banking.
In her previous role as the Head of Integrated Channels/Client Coverage at Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, she spearheaded the Bank’s Distribution, Agent Banking, and Virtual & Digital Channels’ strategy and execution. Prior to that, she held key positions at both Stanbic Bank and DFCU Bank, including Head of Operations, Head of Production, Head of Operations at DFCU Bank, and Marketing Manager, among other significant roles.
Patricia holds a master’s degree in business administration from Nkozi University and a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Makerere University.
Rachel Rwakatungu
Credit Director
Rwakatungu is a seasoned banker with a wealth of experience in the banking and financial services industry, business, and regulatory risk.
Prior to joining Absa Bank Uganda Ltd, Rwakatungu worked as Senior Credit Manager at Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited. She also worked at Standard Chartered Bank in various capacities, such as Senior Credit Analyst, Relationship Manager under Corporate Banking, and Head of the Client Service Group.
Rwakatungu holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI), a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management from the Uganda Management Institute (UMI), various credit certifications, including the Credit Skills Assessment Program and Corporate Credit Curriculum, and a Bachelor of Statistics from Makerere University.
She is also certified in valuation and corporate strategy from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, Negotiation from the University of Michigan, and International Trade Finance from the London Institute of Banking and Finance.
Henry Tumusiime
Human Capital Director
Henry is a seasoned leader with over 18 years of experience in organizational leadership and development, human resource management, and cultural transformation. His expertise encompasses designing, training, and executing transformative strategies that promote behavioral and cultural change across different organizations.
He has worked with Abacus Pharma (Africa) Limited, a Carlyle Group Portfolio Company, where he served as the Group Chief Resource Officer. His previous roles include Head of Human Resource at Bidco Uganda Limited, Director of Human Capital and Shared Services at Movit Products Limited, and Manager for People and Change at PricewaterhouseCoopers Uganda. He has also held the Head of Human Resources position at Unilever and served as an Organisation Development Specialist at the Uganda Revenue Authority, along with consulting assignments at Reev Consult International.
Henry holds a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration degree from Makerere University and a Master of Science in Organisational and Social Psychology from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. He is a member of the Chartered Institute for Personnel Development, UK, and the Human Resource Managers’ Association, Uganda.
Moses Rutahigwa
Retail and Business Banking Director
Moses brings over 18 years of experience in the banking sector, with seven of those years in executive leadership. His expertise is centered around business model transformation, change management, and digitalisation.
Before joining Absa, Moses worked at Standard Chartered Bank for over 13 years, where he held various roles, the most recent being Head of Consumer, Private, and Business Banking at Standard Chartered Botswana, a position he has held since August 2023. He holds a master’s degree from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Makerere University. He is also a McKinsey Academy Management Program graduate and an alumnus of Strathmore Business School’s CEO Apprenticeship Programme.
Beyond his professional achievements, Moses is passionate about empowering others to find purpose and become better versions of themselves. He actively engages in teaching, mentorship, and supporting humanitarian causes.
Moses is also a committed Rotarian, Toastmaster, and an avid ultra-runner.
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