KCB Bank Uganda empowers St. Jude Primary Sch.
CAPTION: Some of the KCB staff pose for a photo with pupils from St. Jude Primary School as they hold some of the reading material donated by the bank. (Courtsey photo).
By Priscilla Najjuma
KAMPALA – KCB Bank Uganda has reinforced its commitment to community development and environmental stewardship with a visit to St. Jude Primary School in Naguru on Friday August 1st 2025. The initiative saw KCB Bank Uganda donate essential scholastic materials and enriching reading resources to the students, alongside a significant tree-planting exercise as part of their ambitious Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda.
The pupils at St. Jude Primary School were delighted to receive a wealth of scholastic materials, including books and pens, vital for their daily learning. The bank also provided a diverse collection of reading materials and textbooks, aiming to broaden the students’ knowledge and cultivate a stronger reading culture within the school.
Beyond academic support, KCB Bank Uganda demonstrated its dedication to a sustainable future by planting trees within the school grounds. This initiative is part of the bank’s broader ESG commitment to plant over 15,000 trees across Uganda by December 2025.
Judy Wambaire, Head of Legal and Company Secretary at KCB Bank Uganda, expressed her enthusiasm for the initiative. “As our bank’s promise states, For People for Better, at KCB Bank, we believe in investing in the future, and that future begins with our children and a healthy planet,” said Wambaire.
CAPTION: Some of the KCB staff pose for a photo with pupils from St. Jude Primary School after planting a tree Friday, August, 1st 2025. (Courtsey photo).
“Our visit to St. Jude Primary School today shows our ongoing commitment to empowering young minds through education and nurturing a sustainable environment for generations to come. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the joy on the children’s faces and know that we are contributing to their growth and the well-being of our community.”
Mulyabintu Francis, the Deputy Headteacher of St. Jude Primary School, extended his heartfelt gratitude to KCB Bank Uganda.
“We are incredibly grateful to KCB Bank Uganda for their generous support,” said Mulyabintu. “The scholastic materials and reading resources will surely make a significant difference in our students’ learning journey. Furthermore, the tree planting initiative instils a vital sense of environmental responsibility in our pupils and contributes to a greener, healthier school environment. This partnership is truly invaluable to St. Jude Primary School.”
This impactful visit emphasizes KCB Bank Uganda’s dedication to being a responsible corporate citizen, actively contributing to the educational advancement and environmental sustainability of the communities it serves.
About KCB Bank Uganda
KCB Bank Uganda is a commercial bank in Uganda. It is licensed by the Bank of Uganda, the central bank and national banking regulator. The Bank has 16 branches spread across the country,18 ATMs, 385 Bank Agents, and 295 Merchant outlets. Its mission is “To drive efficiency whilst growing market share to be the preferred financial solutions provider in Africa with global reach.”
