Kampala, Central Region, Uganda, August 2025 – Daphne Ntegyereize Oboth has taken on the role of Head of Human Resources at Cairo Bank Uganda, bringing with her over 15 years of progressive experience in human capital strategy and leadership. In her new position, Daphne will lead the bank’s people agenda, shaping HR policies, talent management, and organizational development as Cairo Bank Uganda continues its transformation journey and regional growth.
Prior to joining Cairo Bank Uganda, Daphne spent over nine years at dfcu Bank, where she most recently served as Senior Human Capital Business Partner. During her tenure, she led strategic HR partnerships across multiple functions, enabling business outcomes through workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development. Her ability to align human capital initiatives with organizational objectives made her a key contributor to dfcu’s evolving people strategy.
Before her time at dfcu, Daphne was with MTN Uganda for nearly six years, where she held the role of Talent Manager. In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in talent acquisition, succession planning, and career development, helping MTN strengthen its leadership pipeline and foster a high-performance culture in a dynamic telecom environment.
Daphne’s earlier HR experience was shaped at Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, where she worked for over three years across roles such as Asst HRRM and DSR Recruitment & Admin Officer. These roles allowed her to hone her skills in recruitment operations, HR compliance, and employee engagement while supporting cross-functional business units.
She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources from Makerere University and is a certified Chartered Human Resources Business Partner (CHRBP) from GAFM, equipping her with strong academic and strategic HR credentials.
About Cairo Bank Uganda
Cairo Bank Uganda Limited was incorporated in 1994 and was formerly known as Cairo International Bank. Initially owned by a consortium of three leading Egyptian banks—Banque Du Caire, Bank Misr, and National Bank of Egypt—the bank became a fully owned subsidiary of Banque Du Caire (BDC) in 2019. This transition marked a significant step in BDC’s expansion strategy into Africa, with Cairo Bank Uganda serving as its gateway into the COMESA market. Since 2019, the bank has undertaken a phased capital transformation journey, with strong shareholder commitment to scaling its footprint and service offerings in Uganda.
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