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Pride Microfinance Transforms into Pride Bank After Tier II Status Upgrade

02 May, 2025
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Pride Microfinance (MDI) has announced its official transition to a Tier II credit institution, now operating as Pride Bank Limited.


The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The transition follows the successful granting of a Credit Institution License (Class 5) by the Bank of Uganda on November 26th, 2024.

Speaking at the press conference, Edward Nkanji, Executive Director of Pride Bank Limited, said that having achieved the Tier II banking license, Pride Bank now stands ready to offer an expanded array of financial solutions to better serve the needs of Ugandans.

Speaking on behalf of the board, Fred Omach Mandir the chairman of the board expressed gratitude to the central bank for granting pride a tier II financial institution license.

Representing Bank of Uganda, the Director Non-bank financial institutions Mackay Aomu said that Pride had met all the requirements for the elevation to tier II status and implored the team to work harder and even achieve Tier I status. 

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