Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Ltd is a Public Opinions Certified Responsible Investment having been honored by Public Opinions with the 2022 Uganda Responsible Investment Mark of Excellence Award in appreciation of its contribution towards attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Recognised by Public Opinions as the Best Personal Banking Institution in Uganda.
DAIMOND TRUST BANK UGANDA LTD is a leading regional bank, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). An affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), DTB has operated in East Africa for over seventy years. DTB is a commercial bank licensed and supervised by the Bank of Uganda. As at December 2018, the bank’s total assets were valued at about UGX: 1.606 trillion (approximately US$438.574 million), with UGX: 222.5 billion (approximately US$60.8 million) in shareholders’ equity. As of 31 December 2015, DTBUL was the seventh largest commercial bank in Uganda by assets, controlling about 4 percent of the assets in the banking industry. Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Ltd is a recipient of the Uganda Responsible Investment Mark of Excellence as the Uganda Tax and Personal Banking Champion of the Year. Recognized by Public Opinions in with the Public Opinions Responsible Investment Award as the best banking Institution in Uganda.
DTB is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED),the economic development arm of the Aga Khan Development Network, and has operated in the East African market for over 60 years.
Mr.Varghese Thambi -Managing Director
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Ltd,
DTB Centre, Kampala,Plot 17/19, Kampala Road,
P.O. Box 7155, Kampala, Uganda.
Tel: (+256-314) 387 387,
Tel: (+256-314) 387 000,Toll free: 0800242242
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.dtbuganda.co.ug
Web: www.dtbafrica.com
Who is Mr.Varghese Thambi -Managing Director Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Ltd,
He is a Senior Banker with about 43 years of experience in African banking industry, Mr. Varghese Thambi, was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited (DTBU) in July 2007. 14 years on, as the CEO of DTB, Thambi has grown the bank’s asset base by 3.09% to Shs1.77 trillion in 2020, up from Shs1.717 trillion in 2019 translating to market share of 4.64%.
DTB was also able to write off bad debts worth 31.7 billion in 2020 compared to 23.8 billion the previous year. Prior to joining DTB, Thambi served as Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Banking of Indusind Bank, Mumbai for 12 years Dhanalakshmi Bank for 19 years in various capacities.
Mr. Thambi is a Graduate from St.Thomas College Thrissur and he has done his Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws from NALSAR University Hyderabad.He is also an Honorary Fellow of Uganda Institute Banking and Financial Services and served as on the Board of (UIB FS) from 2008 to 2014. He was also rated as the Best Indian CEO by India Business Forum, Uganda in 2015.
The Uganda TOP58 Certified Responsible Investments June 2022
The 2022 Public Opinions Journal for Certified Responsible investments is being worked on and it will contain profiles and adverts of the Best 100 responsible Investments that have made tremendous contributions towards social-economic development of Uganda. This will culminate into a high level Uganda Responsible Investment Summit strictly for Selected Chief Executive Officers and heads of Government Agencies.
- ELECTRICITY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (ERA) was rated the Best Regulatory Authority while Uganda People’s Defense Forces emerged the Best Government Institution in Uganda. It is the most visible Regulatory Authority in Uganda and the most connected Regulatory Authority to the communities in terms of providing information and engagements.
- DIAMOND TRUST BANK UGANDA LTD emerged the Best Personal Banking and Business Support Financial Institution in Uganda. Since its founding 75 years ago, DTB has grown into a leading, resilient and customer-focused financial services solutions-provider in Uganda and ranked the most friendly and accessible Banking Institution in Uganda.
- ROKO CONSTRUCTION LTD made it to the top as the best Building Company in Uganda
- ACHELIS (UGANDA) LIMITED made to the top as the best Provider of High Quality Technical Equipment for Roads works, construction, Agriculture and health equipments.
- AGROMAX UGANDA LTD was rated the best agribusiness company that supports communities and sector players in the farming and agricultural sector to grow and move from subsistence to modern large-scale farming.
- VISION GROUP emerged the best Media House in Uganda especially on responsible reporting on education and Social-Development Programs .It has the most vibrant Management Team with wider knowledge on National Development Plan 3 and appreciation of the Vision of H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
- SMS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED was recognized and rated the best founded indigenous construction company in Uganda offering high quality with focus on new construction and repairs/restorations projects. SMS Construction Ltd made it to the list as the only indigenous construction company fully committed and dedicated to attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development through offering high quality products, paying taxes, employing 100% Ugandans, supporting productive corporate social responsibility, supporting Government programs through supporting information Dissemination and public Awareness initiatives especially on parish development model, respect for rights of workers, environmental protection,etc
- AIRCOM SYSTEM LTD was recognized as the best provider of unique and best information technology and network communication solutions in Uganda.
- ATACO FREIGHT SERVICES LTD was rated the Best locally owned Clearing and Forwarding companies offering high quality Airfreight Services, Land Transportation, warehouse management services,etc.
- BAKWANYE TRADING CO.LTD was ranked the best Cocoa buyer and exporter in Uganda. It was honored for offering high quality cocoa beans and products and other services to its clients globally. It’s the Leading Indigenous cocoa company in Uganda.
- BIRUNGYI, BARATA & ASSOCIATES ranked the Leading Law Firm in Uganda in the area of Legal and Tax Consultancy specializing in Taxation and Commercial Law with more focus on Corporate Finance and wider expertise on Intellectual Property, Insolvency, Banking, Arbitration, Construction Law and Oil and Gas industry.
- BOLAX ENTERPRISES LTD was ranked the Best Medium Sized Clearing and Forwarding Company in Uganda offering high quality Clearing, Logistics and Forwarding Services.
- CENTENARY BANK was rated the leading Microfinance Bank in Uganda with a population of 2.4M customers and an asset base of Ugx 4.7 trillion.
- MINISTRY OF HEALTH was recognized for being the most responsible and dedicated Ministry in Uganda for the period under survey.
- DAHABSHIIL UGANDA LTD was rated the best Forex Bureau and the leading remittance broker in Uganda dedicated to offering the best to its clients.
- OFFICE OF DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS (DPP) emerged the best Government Institution is the Justice Law and Order Sector and succeeded in realization of its mission of ensuring that all people in Uganda live in a safe and just society.
- DR ARGAWAL EYE HOSPITAL was ranked and recognized the Best Private Eye Hospital in Uganda with specialty services such as Cataract, Glaucoma, Laser Correction, Cornea and Refractive, Retina, Squint, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Uvea, and Orbit and Oculoplasty.
- DELEGATION OF EUROPEAN UNION TO UGANDA was recognized the best International Organization funding the Uganda Development Programs.
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- FINE SPINNERS UGANDA LIMITED was ranked the best Cotton processing Company and Leading producer of Cotton Knitted Garments in Uganda.
- FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY LTD (FICO) was recognized the leading provider of Third Party Insurance and the best in Motor Fleet Insurance, Fire and Allied Perils, Burglary,Workers’ Compensation, Public Liability, Fidelity Guarantee, Professional Indemnity and Marine Insurance.
- FRANCISCAN BROTHERS ADRAA AGRICULTURE COLLEGE was recognized as the best Agricultural Education Institution in Uganda dedicated to educate and train people from rural communities in Uganda, South Sudan and North East Democratic Republic of Congo with the aim of improving capacities and capabilities.
- HEIFER INTERNATIONAL was recognized by Public Opinions as the Best Anti-Poverty Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to the combating poverty in communities, Boosting household income, improving child nutrition, environmental protection, and ensuring food security. Heifer International emerged the most committed NGO to The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and UN Convention against corruption.
- HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ranked the best International School in Uganda providing quality international education in a nurturing Christian environment. Credited for promoting discipline and talent development.
- HOOPOE TRADING LIMITED was ranked the Best eco-friendly leather processing Company in Uganda producing high-quality wet blue hides & skins through supporting local communities & stake holders in animal husbandry by recycling raw commodity into a value added semi-processed & finished product.
- JOINT CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTRE (JCRC) was awarded the Best Organization in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda and rated the most effective, most trusted and most reliable HIV/AIDS Organization in Uganda.
- VICTORIA EQUIPMENT LIMITED was Recognised for providing high quality mining, construction, crushing and road building equipment in Uganda serving as the Official distributor of Komatsu earth-moving equipment, Tadano, Dynapac, Tempest, and Sandvic machines in Uganda.
- KANSAI PLASCON UGANDA LIMITED was rated the largest coatings company in Uganda and rated best paint manufacturing company holding 68% of the market share in the country.
- KARMIC FOODS LTD rated the Best Fish Processing and Exporting Company in Uganda exporting to European Union and complying with all the international standards. It was the first fish processing company in Uganda to obtain the BRC Global Food Safety Standards Certificate and also ISO 22000:2005 (FSMS).
- KILEMBE INVESTMENTS LTD was recognized the best Rural Electricification Agency in Uganda licensed by Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) for the Distribution and Sale of Electricity from the National Grid in Western Service Territory serving the rural areas of the districts of Kasese, Rubirizi, Sheema, Mitoma, Bushenyi and Buhweju District.
- LEADING DISTILLERS (U) LTD was rated the best Indigenous Distilling Company in Uganda. It is among the top distillers in Africa and the best manufacturers of quality gin, ready to drink and whisky in the African great lakes region.
- STONE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED was recognized with the Public Opinions Responsible Investment Mark of Excellence Award in appreciation of its continued commitment to offer high quality construction products and Services. The Company is dedicated to Quality and Standards.
- MEDIPAL INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL was ranked and recognized as the best Private Hospital in Uganda. It was established in 2019 with the entire gamut of services from diagnostic, invasive and noninvasive services, and imaging available under one roof.Medipal has put modern technology in the hands of renowned consultants from across the country and abroad to set new standards in the healthcare of Uganda.
- MICROPAY UGANDA LIMITED was ranked the best Financial Technology (FINTECH) Company in Uganda providing an innovative electronic payments platform designed to enable multiple forms of secure e-payment methods. MicroPay is Licensed and Regulated by The Bank of Uganda as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) and Payment Service Operator (PSO).
- MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND ANIMAL INDUSTRY recognized for being the most connected Ministry to the people of Uganda.
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE & VETERANS AFFAIRS-MODVA was recognized the Best Ministry in Uganda in terms of timely execution of its mandate as a Government Ministry responsible for the National Defence and Securityof the country.
- LIVERCOT IMPEX LTD is a 2022 Public Opinions Certified Responsible Investment having been honored with the 2022 Uganda Responsible Investment Mark of Excellence Award by Public Opinions in appreciation of its contribution towards attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through offering High Quality Custom brokerage services, Offering reliable International transport and customs handling services for imports and exports, paying taxes, employing Ugandans and supporting productive corporate Social Responsibility”. Rated the Best Customs Brokerage Company in Uganda by Public Opinions.
- MINISTRY OF WORKS & TRANSPORT recognized for promoting adequate safe and well maintained Works and Transport infrastructure and services for social economic development of Uganda. The Leadership at the Ministry is vibrant and incorruptible.
- MOVIT PRODUCTS LIMITED was rated the best Cosmetics and Beauty Products Company in Uganda and recognized the leading indigenous cosmetics company in Uganda.
- MTN UGANDA was ranked by Public Opinions as the best Mobile Money service provider
- MULTI-KONSULTS LIMITED made it as the best Structural and Engineering Company
- NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY FUND (NSSF) was ranked as the Social Investment Champion in appreciation of its contribution to reforming the social security sector in Uganda. The Fund is a contributory scheme and is funded by contributions from employees and employers of 5% and 10% respectively of the employee’s gross monthly wage. Since 2012, the Fund is regulated by the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority while Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is responsible for policy oversight. The Fund manages assets worth over UGX 13.7 trillion invested in Fixed Income, Equities and Real Estate assets within the East Africa region.
- NBS TELEVISION made it to be the Best Television Station in Uganda
- NORBROOK (UGANDA) LIMITED was rated the Best Veterinary Pharmaceutical Company in Uganda and recognized the leading distributor of veterinary pharmaceutical products in Uganda offering high quality products such as; acaricides, antibiotics, milking salve, anti-inflammatories, dewormers, antiprotozoals,supplement licks,etc. It is certified for promoting international standards in its business.
- OSHO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD was recognized and awarded as the best Agro and Industrial Chemical Distributor in Uganda. Osho is the best company involved in distributing and marketing of Quality and Affordable Agro products, Industrial Chemicals and Public Health Products. It is the leading Manufacturer, marketer and distributor of Crop protection, Public Health, Industrial Chemicals, Farm Equipment, allied products and services in Uganda.
- PSALMS FOOD INDUSTRIES LIMITED was ranked the best agro-foods processing company in Uganda offering high quality products such as like potato crisps, plantain (gonja) crisps, cashew nuts,etc.
- REGAL PAINTS LTD was rated the best Medium Sized paint company in Uganda and credited for dedication to support corporate social responsibilities in communities. Its one of the very few paint companies supporting programs to create awareness of the Government of Uganda Programs.
- RILEY PACKAGING LTD became the best corrugated packaging company in Uganda
- STEEL & TUBE INDUSTRIES LIMITED was ranked the best Steel manufacturing company and recognized as the leading Indigenous steel company in Uganda.
- UGANDA BREWERIES LIMITED was ranked and recognized the best premium adult beverage company in Uganda that focuses on the development of great brands and great people. Its key objectives are delivery of the highest quality brands to consumers and long term value to its investors.
- UGANDA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (UCC) was recognized for its success in regulating the Communications sector, which includes Telecommunications, Broadcasting, radio communication, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure. This sector is complex but UCC has achieved a lot basing on its mandate.
- UGANDA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD (UNEB) was recognized as the best Educational Institution in Uganda mandated to conduct and manage examinations in Uganda for the end of the educational cycle at Primary and Secondary school level: and to conduct examination-related research.
- UGANDA NATIONAL ROADS AUTHORITY (UNRA) was recognized by Public Opinions ass the Uganda Economic Transformation Agency of the year. UNRA operates eleven ferries plying ten (10) routes that link national roads at nine strategic locations where the national roads cross major water bodies.The total stock of paved roads along the national network stood at 5,370 Km, which is 90% of the NDP II target of 6,000 Km. The total National Road Network increased by 154.43 km to 21,010 Km due to the newly constructed roads and adjustment of lane lengths of some roads. Over 427.5 Km were added to the paved stock, bringing the total paved stock of the national road network to 5,370km (26%) and, the condition of the network has been above the NDPII targets with 85% for paved and 77% for unpaved roads in fair-to-good.
- UGANDA PEOPLES DEFENSE FORCES (UPDF) emerged best Government Institution
- UGANDA POLICE FORCE Was awarded for its efforts in ensuring Law and order in Uganda
- UGANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY (URA) emerged the most dedicated Government Agency
- LOUIS ENTERPRISES LIMITED ranked the best Agro Business Company in Northern Uganda dedicated to Promote Sustainable Agro-processing and value addition of Sunflower, rice and maize to strengthen local and regional marketing while protecting environment in Northern Uganda. Louis Enterprises has established 10,000 registered farmers across nine districts of Gulu, Kitgum, Pader, Apac, Lira, Oyam, Nwoya, Masindi, Adjumani and Amuru. The farmers constitute the primary producers of grains (Sunflower, Soyabeans, Maize and Rice), operating as medium to commercial level.
- UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) was rated the best International Development Organization in Uganda with direct link to communities.
- WORLD BANK IN UGANDA was ranked and recognized the best International agency in Uganda dedicated to infrastructural development and ensuring that the Government of Uganda promote and uphold the Human Rights principles. Currently, there are 22 active projects with commitments of over US$ 1.1 billion in key sectors.
