KAMPALA — KCB Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable urban development through its participation in the Urbanisation Forum & Homes Expo 2026, where it showcased financing solutions aimed at helping Ugandans own homes, businesses invest in property and communities adopt more sustainable ways of living and building.
The two-day expo, held on September 5 and 6, 2026, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, brought together stakeholders from the housing, property, construction, finance, investment and SME sectors to discuss opportunities and challenges shaping Uganda’s urban future.
Uganda’s urban population reached approximately 15.6 million in 2024, according to World Bank data, increasing demand for housing, commercial property, infrastructure, energy and essential urban services.
For KCB Bank Uganda, the rapid growth of urban centres presents not only a housing challenge but also an opportunity for the financial sector to support better, more affordable and sustainable development.
Edgar Byamah, Managing Director of KCB Bank Uganda, said the bank’s participation in the expo reflects its broader role in promoting inclusive economic growth and helping more Ugandans access financing to build, own and invest.
“Affordable housing is not just a housing issue; it is an economic development issue,” Byamah said. “When people can access appropriate financing, they can build homes, create rental properties, invest in businesses and build assets for their families. Our role is to make that journey more achievable while ensuring that the investments we support can create lasting value.”
Byamah added that achieving sustainable urban development requires stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors, with financial institutions playing an important role in mobilising capital and supporting viable projects.
KCB Bank Uganda’s participation also highlighted the growing role of green finance in shaping the future of Uganda’s homes, businesses and communities.
Through its Green Finance Framework, the bank supports eligible investments that deliver environmental benefits and contribute to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy. These include renewable energy, energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainable waste management.
The bank’s green-finance solutions are available across households, property developers, businesses, SMEs and institutions, enabling customers to finance a wide range of sustainable investments rather than limiting green finance to a single product or sector.
KCB Bank Uganda’s approach is aligned with Uganda’s evolving climate-finance agenda, including the National Climate Finance Strategy 2025–2030 and the National Green Taxonomy, which seek to channel more capital towards low-carbon and climate-resilient investments.
During the expo, the bank engaged homeowners, developers, businesses, SMEs and other stakeholders on financing opportunities covering home ownership, property development, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transport, water conservation and waste management.
The bank said Uganda’s urban transformation will require more than simply expanding cities. It will also require financing for the homes, businesses and infrastructure needed to make urban areas liveable, productive and sustainable.
KCB Bank Uganda said it remains committed to working with customers, developers, government, industry players and other partners to expand access to financing and support Uganda’s transition towards more inclusive and sustainable urban growth.
