Kisoro, 20/08/26. Pride Bank, has today officially opened its fully-fledged Kisoro Branch, marking another important milestone in the Bank’s commitment to expanding access to inclusive, convenient and customer centred financial services across Uganda. The new branch strengthens Pride Bank’s presence in Kisoro and reinforces its mission of empowering individuals, businesses and communities through accessible financial solutions.

The official opening follows the steady growth of Pride’s operations in Kisoro since establishing its presence in the district on 21 January 2018. Over the years, increasing customer demand and the district’s growing economic potential created the need to upgrade the outlet into a fully-fledged branch capable of offering a wider range of banking services.

The opening of the branch is expected to significantly improve access to formal financial services for the people of Kisoro and the surrounding communities. Customers will no longer need to travel long distances to access comprehensive banking solutions, enabling them to save time, reduce costs and conveniently manage their financial needs closer to home.

The new Pride Bank Kisoro Branch offers a full suite of banking services designed to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and institutions. Customers can now access instant account opening with only UGX 10,000, cash deposits and withdrawals, loan repayments, affordable personal and business loans, savings and fixed deposit products, agency banking services and digital banking solutions.

The branch also provides international money transfer services through Western Union, MoneyGram, Ria and Transfast, convenient URA collection services, MTN and Airtel Money deposits, as well as electronic float deposits and withdrawals for banking agents. These services position the branch as a one-stop financial centre for customers across the district.

Speaking during the official opening, the Head of Business said the new branch demonstrates Pride Bank’s commitment to bringing quality banking services closer to the communities it serves.

“The official opening of the Pride Bank Kisoro Branch reflects our commitment to bringing convenient, inclusive and customer-centred banking services closer to the people. We are excited to support individuals, farmers, SACCOs, businesses and community groups with financial solutions that empower them to grow and prosper,” said the Head of Business, Pride Bank.

The Kisoro Branch will play a key role in advancing financial inclusion by expanding access to affordable financial services for individuals, women, youth, entrepreneurs, farmers, SACCOs and organised community groups. Through its Group Guaranteed Lending Scheme (GGLS), Community Banking model and other tailored financial products, Pride Bank will continue supporting customers with financing solutions that improve livelihoods and promote sustainable economic growth.

The Bank remains committed to supporting agriculture, which continues to be one of the major economic activities in Kisoro District. Pride Bank’s financial solutions will help farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses and enterprises invest in production, value addition and business expansion while contributing to food security and household incomes.

Beyond agriculture, the branch will also support traders, tourism operators, transport businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises by providing affordable financing, secure savings solutions and efficient banking services that enable businesses to grow, create employment and contribute to the local economy.

Pride Bank extends its sincere appreciation to the Bank of Uganda for its continued guidance and regulatory support, the Board of Directors for their strategic leadership, district and local government leaders for their collaboration, its dedicated staff for their commitment to excellence, and the people of Kisoro for their trust and confidence throughout the years.

The official opening of the Kisoro Branch reflects Pride Bank’s broader strategy of expanding its national footprint while delivering banking solutions that are accessible, innovative and responsive to the evolving needs of customers. The Bank remains committed to promoting financial inclusion, community development and sustainable economic transformation wherever it operates.

Pride Bank invites all residents of Kisoro and the surrounding communities to visit the newly opened Kisoro Branch and experience a full range of banking services. Whether opening an account with only UGX 10,000, growing savings, accessing affordable loans, making deposits and withdrawals, sending or receiving international money, paying taxes through URA collections or accessing digital banking services, customers can now enjoy convenient banking closer to home.