Centenary Bank has expanded access to banking services through alternative channels in Bukwo District with the launch of a new deposit-enabled ATM aimed at bringing financial services closer to residents in and around the community.
For many years, residents of Bukwo and neighboring Kween District have had to travel up to 68 kilometers to Kapchorwa Branch to access banking services. The challenge has particularly affected the growing number of farmers, traders, teachers, and salaried workers in the area.
The newly installed ATM, located near Talanta Bukwo Electronics—one of the bank’s major agents in Bukwo Town Council—will expand access to essential financial services. Both customers and non-customers will be able to make withdrawals, deposits, and other transactions without travelling to Kapchorwa.
The facility is expected to directly serve more than 5,000 people across Bukwo and Kween districts, while also supporting about 20 Centenary Bank agents. These agents will now be able to rebalance their float through the ATM, improving liquidity and strengthening service delivery within the agency banking system.
Speaking at the launch, Centenary Bank Regional Manager for the Eastern Region, Ms. Sarah Achan, said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to extending financial services to underserved communities and promoting economic growth in remote areas.
“Access to banking should not be determined by distance. We understand the challenges our customers in Bukwo have been facing for years, travelling long distances for basic banking services. This ATM brings convenience closer to our community and strengthens our commitment to financial inclusion,” she said.
The ATM was officially commissioned by Bukwo District Chairperson, Mr. Chesol Tom Kwomu, alongside Fr. Emmanuel Omunyokol of St. James Catholic Parish, Kapchorwa.
Centenary Bank reaffirmed its commitment to empowering communities through accessible, convenient, and innovative financial solutions designed to support remote and underserved regions across Uganda.