DPF Recognized at Inaugural Annual Bankers’ Awards

The Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPF) was recognized for its contribution to and partnership with Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) financial inclusion agenda during the inaugural Annual Bankers’ Awards.

The first edition of the awards was held on November 19, 2025, at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. Organized by UIBFS in partnership with the Bank of Uganda (BoU) and the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), the awards aim to celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership across Uganda’s banking and financial services sector.

This maiden event marked the first time Uganda’s financial sector came together under a unified platform, laying the foundation for a new tradition designed to inspire performance, nurture talent, and elevate the sector to greater heights in the years ahead.

The 57 submissions for the 2025 awards spanned 14 categories. To ensure credibility, independence, and transparency, the awards process was audited and validated by Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC). The submissions were reviewed by a panel of nine esteemed judges drawn from regulatory bodies, development partners, academia, and industry experts, collectively holding over 100 years of combined experience. Among the judges was DPF’s Director Communications, Mr. Patrick Ezaga. Subsequently, the event shall be held annually.