Mengo, 27th March 2026: Pearl Bank, whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Ugandans, has today backed the efforts of the Church of Uganda (COU) Education Directorate to enhance accessibility for Diocesan Education Inspectors (DEIs) to strengthen educational institutions, especially in underserved areas.
Pearl Bank has procured motorcycles to ease access to rural schools for district education inspectors. This contribution is in support of a broader plan by the COU Education Directorate to acquire motorcycles to facilitate mobility to remote schools.
The Executive Director-Operations at Pearl Bank, Martin Mugisha thanked Church of Uganda through the Archbishop for its continued role in shaping the education landscape in Uganda through its wide network of schools.
He said, “Education is a fundamental pillar for national development. Our partnership with the Church of Uganda Education Directorate symbolizes Pearl Bank’s commitment to supporting education and community development.”
“By supporting the mobility of Diocesan Education Inspectors, we are directly contributing to improved oversight and good quality of education, especially in underserved areas. This initiative aligns with our purpose of fostering prosperity for Ugandans,” Mugisha added.
The Archbishop, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, appreciated Pearl Bank for its generous support towards enabling Diocesan Education Inspectors (DEIs) to carry out their work effectively.
“We are grateful to Pearl Bank for its continued partnership with the Church of Uganda and the tangible support to improve our education initiatives,” he said. Adding that, “The motorcycles will enable our DEIs to reach mostly inaccessible schools and ensure consistent quality of education.”
Through such initiatives, Pearl Bank continues to support key sectors like education, ultimately empowering communities, and contributing to the nation’s socio-economic development, which aligns with the bank’s purpose of fostering prosperity for Ugandans.
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About Pearl Bank
Pearl Bank’s heritage spans over 28 years of Growth and Prosperity.
The Banks’ journey started in 1998, after having operated as a Post Office Savings Department from 1926 then evolved to PostBank Uganda Limited, a government-owned institution dedicated to expanding access to affordable savings and credit services.
In 2023, the bank embarked on a 5-year strategic plan that is aligned with its tagline Grow. Prosper, an abridged version of its purpose of Fostering Prosperity for Ugandans, which is implemented through its high-impact goals: To drive sustainable financial inclusion and To stimulate entrepreneurship and services.
The Bank is a limited liability company that was incorporated under the Companies Act in 1998 and is owned by the Government of Uganda with 100% shareholding.
Pearl Bank is a fully-fledged commercial bank, boasts a wide branch network of 59 branches countrywide, and over 8,000 Agents. These are complemented by Pearl Bank App, Pearl Online, and smart ATMs.
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Email: priscilla.akora@pearlbank.com
Tel: 0782 884 859
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