Cairo Bank Uganda Limited (CBUL), formerly known as Cairo International Bank, is a commercial bank licensed by the Bank of Uganda and headquartered in Kampala. The bank was incorporated on 11th July, 1994, and was formerly known as Cairo International Bank, a bank owned by three leading Egyptian banks — Banque Du Caire, Bank Misr, and National Bank of Egypt. In 2019, it became a fully owned subsidiary of Banque Du Caire (BDC), and effective 1st September 2020, Cairo International Bank rebranded to Cairo Bank Uganda Limited, adopting the brand promise “Growing with you.” cbu + 2
Today, CBUL focuses primarily on serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a vision to become the preferred SME bank in Uganda. Below is a breakdown of the bank’s branch network across Uganda, sourced directly from the bank’s official website. cbu
Cairo Bank Uganda Branches — Overview Table
| # | Branch Name | Location / Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arie Towers – Head Office | Arie Towers, Plot 16, Mackinnon Road, Nakasero — First and Ninth Floor |
| 2 | Mackinnon Road Branch | Plot 16, Mackinnon Road, Nakasero — Ground Floor |
| 3 | Kampala Road Branch | Greenland Towers, Plot 30 Kampala Road, Kampala |
| 4 | Garden City Branch | Garden City Shopping Mall, Plot 64/86 Yusuf Lule Road |
| 5 | Bweyogerere Branch | Plot 236, 1700 Kira Road, Bweyogerere |
| 6 | Kikuubo Branch | Shamba Complex, Kyagwe Road, Kikuubo |
| 7 | Bugolobi Branch | Plot 1–5 Spring Road, Bugolobi |
Source: Cairo Bank Uganda official “Branch Contacts” page, cbu.co.ug
1. Arie Towers – Head Office
The Arie Towers branch doubles as Cairo Bank Uganda’s Head Office and is the administrative and operational nerve center of the bank. It is located on the First and Ninth Floor of Arie Towers, Plot 16, Mackinnon Road, Nakasero, in Kampala’s central business district. This is where the bank’s executive management, board of directors, and core support departments — including finance, credit, operations, treasury, and compliance — are based. Customers dealing with corporate banking matters, trade finance, or senior-level customer service inquiries are often directed here.
General contact details for the bank (applicable to all branches):
- General line: 0800 211 025
- WhatsApp: 0786 650 966
- Email: feedback@cbu.co.ug
- P.O. Box 7052, Kampala – Uganda
2. Mackinnon Road Branch
Sharing the same building as the Head Office but operating as a distinct customer-facing unit, the Mackinnon Road Branch is located on the Ground Floor of Plot 16, Mackinnon Road, Nakasero. This branch handles day-to-day retail and SME banking transactions — account opening, deposits, withdrawals, loan applications, and general customer service — for clients based in or visiting Kampala’s Nakasero business area, one of the city’s busiest commercial and administrative zones.
3. Kampala Road Branch
Situated at Greenland Towers, Plot 30 Kampala Road, this branch sits along one of Kampala’s oldest and most prominent commercial streets. Kampala Road is home to numerous retail shops, importers, and small businesses, making this branch a convenient touchpoint for SME clients who need quick access to banking services, forex transactions, and trade-related support while conducting business downtown.
4. Garden City Branch
Located inside the Garden City Shopping Mall, Plot 64/86 Yusuf Lule Road, this branch serves customers within one of Kampala’s well-known shopping and business hubs. Its position inside a mall makes it accessible to shoppers, mall-based business tenants, and professionals working in the surrounding Yusuf Lule Road commercial corridor, offering a more retail-oriented banking experience alongside everyday shopping activity.
5. Bweyogerere Branch
The Bweyogerere Branch is found at Plot 236, 1700 Kira Road, Bweyogerere, on the outskirts of Kampala along the busy Kampala–Jinja highway corridor. Bweyogerere is a rapidly growing trading and light-industrial area, and this branch primarily supports the many SMEs, transporters, and small manufacturers operating in and around this satellite commercial zone.
6. Kikuubo Branch
Positioned in the heart of Kampala’s wholesale trading district, the Kikuubo Branch is located at the Shamba Complex, Kyagwe Road, Kikuubo. Kikuubo is widely regarded as Uganda’s largest informal wholesale and import trading hub, packed with traders dealing in general merchandise, electronics, and consumer goods. Given CBUL’s SME focus, this branch plays a key role in serving the high-volume trading community that defines the area.
7. Bugolobi Branch
The Bugolobi Branch operates from Plot 1–5 Spring Road, Bugolobi, an upscale residential and increasingly commercial suburb east of Kampala’s city center. Bugolobi hosts a mix of corporate offices, industrial premises, and residential estates, and this branch caters to both individual customers in the area and businesses operating along the Spring Road industrial and commercial belt.
Other Ways to Bank with Cairo Bank Uganda
Beyond its physical branch network, CBUL also offers:
- Retail and Corporate Internet Banking portals
- Agent Banking services (Cairo Bank Agents)
- Remittance partnerships with RIA, Western Union, MoneyGram, and Transfast
- Utility bill payment support (e.g., NWSC) and tax payment facilitation (URA, KCCA)
For the most current branch details, opening hours, or to confirm any recent changes to the network, customers are encouraged to contact Cairo Bank Uganda directly via 0800 211 025 or feedback@cbu.co.ug, or visit the official website at cbu.co.ug.
