Our mission
About Davinnette
Built on trust, since 1996.
A privately owned Ugandan company, licensed for foreign exchange and money remittance, serving customers from two branches in central Kampala.
Who we are
Davinnette Forex Bureau Limited is a privately owned limited liability company incorporated in Uganda. Regulated by the Bank of Uganda and the Financial Intelligence Authority.
We are a subscriber to the Uganda Forex Bureau Association, and provide licensed foreign exchange and money remittance alongside agency banking, mobile money and other supported financial transactions. Our head office is at the Grand Imperial Hotel on Colville Street, opposite the Bank of Uganda, with a second branch at Nyumba Kubwa behind King Fahad Plaza.
30+Years in service
2Kampala branches
7Financial services
7Days a week open
Our vision
To be a world-class institution with reliable, professional and efficient service delivery.
Core values
What we stand for.
01
Integrity
Honest dealing in every transaction, every time.
02
Customer service excellence
Fast, courteous service that respects your time.
03
Teamwork
One team across both branches, working to the same standard.
04
Professionalism
Trained staff, clear procedures, proper records.
05
Innovation
New ways to make moving money simpler and safer.
Compliance
Our AML commitment.
Davinnette is committed to the highest standards of anti-money-laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT). We regularly review our AML objectives and maintain a policy that reflects best practice for a financial institution.
- Know-Your-Customer checks on every transaction
- Enhanced Due Diligence for higher-risk customers
- A valid ID is required from all customers
- Suspicious transactions reported to the authorities
Regulatory adherence
Full compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the requirements of the Financial Intelligence Authority and the Bank of Uganda.
Customer verification
Know-Your-Customer checks on every transaction, and Enhanced Due Diligence for higher-risk customers.
Staff training
Regular AML/CFT training so every team member understands and upholds our obligations.
Transaction monitoring
Detailed records of all transactions, with suspicious activity reported as required by law.
The people behind us
Leadership & team.
Managing Director
Haani Rashid Ssemuddu
General Manager
Faris Abubakar Kabuye
Head office teams · serving both branches
Head of Treasury
Braida Yazid
Money Laundering Control Officer (MLCO)
Namagala Brenda
Compliance Manager
Nakasoolo Zaituni
Head Office
Grand Imperial Branch
Grand Imperial Hotel, Floor 1, Shop 4
Operations Manager
Mirembe Rachael
Tellers
Teller
Bridget Amunsiimire
Teller
Omollo John
Teller
Namugenyi Christine
Teller
Nalyaka Nusurah
Teller
Kaaya Reagan
Marketing
Marketing
Joan
Marketing
Hilda
Branch
Nyumba Kubwa Branch
Nyumba Kubwa, Shop No. FN25
Operations Manager
Basajjabaka Twaha
Branch Manager
Muhammad Abdallah
Tellers
Teller
Birungi Ibrahim
Teller
Safa Ali Mohammed
Teller
Fatima Abdallah Babiker
Two branches · Open seven days
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