Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Catherine Kijjaggulwe as its new Head of Markets, in a move that amplifies the lender’s ambition to deepen its footprint in Uganda’s fast-evolving financial markets.
Kijjaggulwe brings more than two decades of experience in financial markets, positioning her among the most seasoned markets professionals in the country.
Prior to her appointment, she served as Head of Trading at Absa Bank Uganda, where she played a central role in managing trading activities, strengthening market participation, and supporting clients across foreign exchange, fixed income, and other treasury products.
Her career also includes senior leadership experience as Head of Treasury at Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) Uganda, where she was responsible for balance sheet management, liquidity, and market risk, as well as driving treasury income in a competitive banking environment. This blend of local market depth and leadership across multiple institutions is expected to be a key asset as Absa continues to expand its markets offering.
Absa describes Kijjaggulwe as a results-driven and visionary leader, recognised for her strategic thinking, disciplined execution, and ability to build and lead high-performing teams in dynamic and often volatile market conditions.
Her appointment comes at a time when Uganda’s financial markets are experiencing growing sophistication, increased participation by institutional investors, and heightened demand for innovative risk management and investment solutions.
In her new role, Kijjaggulwe will be responsible for overseeing Absa Bank Uganda’s markets business, with a focus on supporting corporate and institutional clients, deepening liquidity, and contributing to the broader development of Uganda’s financial markets.
The bank said it looks forward to her continued impact as it delivers on its purpose of “Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together,” signalling confidence that her leadership will strengthen Absa’s position as a key player in Uganda’s financial markets landscape.