KCB Bank Uganda Invests in Students Through Financial Literacy, School Safety and Sustainability Initiative at Kololo Secondary School

KCB Bank Uganda Invests in Students Through Financial Literacy, School Safety and Sustainability Initiative at Kololo Secondary School

KAMPALA, Uganda – KCB Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable community development through a comprehensive initiative at Kololo Secondary School aimed at empowering students with practical life skills, promoting wellbeing, and enhancing the learning environment.

The initiative brought together KCB Bank Uganda staff, school administrators and students for a day-long engagement that combined financial literacy training, account opening, menstrual health support, environmental conservation activities, and improvements to school safety infrastructure.

Speaking during the engagement, KCB Bank Uganda Managing Director Edgar Byamah emphasized the bank’s commitment to creating meaningful impact beyond financial services.

“At KCB Bank Uganda, we believe that banking is ultimately about people. It is about understanding the communities we serve, responding to real needs and creating opportunities that make life better,” said Byamah.

He noted that education remains one of the most important investments in society and highlighted the bank’s ongoing efforts to support learners through the KCB Foundation.

“Through the KCB Foundation, we are proud to support 56 intelligent but financially disadvantaged learners transitioning from O-Level to A-Level across eight schools in Uganda. We are particularly delighted that Kololo Secondary School will welcome ten of these scholars,” he added.

The programme commenced with a financial literacy session facilitated by KCB Bank Uganda teams, equipping students with practical knowledge on saving, budgeting and responsible financial management. The bank also facilitated account opening for students as part of efforts to promote financial inclusion among young people.

Recognizing the importance of supporting girls’ education and improving school attendance, KCB Bank Uganda donated reusable sanitary towels to female students. The intervention is expected to help address challenges that often affect girls’ participation and performance in school.

KCB Bank Uganda Head of Human Resources, Patience Arinaitwe, encouraged students to remain focused on their aspirations despite challenges they may face.

“I want the students here today to know that there is no limit to what they can achieve. Even if the situation appears to be difficult, believe in yourself. Allow your ambitions to exceed your anxieties. The world requires your ideas, leadership, courage and voice,” she said.

In line with the bank’s environmental sustainability agenda, students and KCB staff participated in a fruit tree-planting exercise aimed at promoting environmental awareness while creating long-term benefits for future generations of learners.

The initiative also addressed school safety through the painting of a zebra crossing and the construction of a pedestrian walkway within the school premises to improve learner safety and encourage responsible road use.

Kololo Secondary School Headmistress Betty Mwesigwa welcomed the intervention and commended KCB Bank Uganda for adopting a holistic approach to supporting education.

“This programme addresses several important aspects of student wellbeing, from financial literacy and environmental stewardship to health and safety. We are grateful for KCB Bank’s commitment to empowering our learners and creating a supportive environment for their success,” she said.

The initiative reflects KCB Bank Uganda’s broader commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles and sustainable development, recognizing that lasting community transformation requires investments that strengthen education, improve livelihoods, promote environmental responsibility and enhance social wellbeing.

As Uganda continues to harness the potential of its youthful population, partnerships between educational institutions and the private sector remain critical in preparing young people to contribute meaningfully to the country’s economic and social development.

About KCB Bank Uganda

KCB Bank Uganda is a commercial bank licensed by the Bank of Uganda, the country’s central bank and national banking regulator. The bank operates a growing network of 16 branches, 21 ATMs, 568 agents and 736 merchant outlets across Uganda, providing innovative financial solutions to individuals, businesses and institutions.

Its mission is to drive efficiency while growing market share and becoming the preferred financial solutions provider in Africa with global reach.

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