Kampala, Uganda – October 12, 2025:Centenary Bank, Uganda’s leading microfinance bank, joined thousands of Kampala residents to celebrate this year’sKampala City Festival under the theme“Celebrating Enterprise and Innovation in Kampala.”
The annual festival, organized by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has grown into one of Uganda’s biggest cultural and social events, attracting thousands of locals and international visitors. It provides a vibrant platform to showcase the city’s diversity through music, art, dance, and food, while also promoting local entrepreneurship and innovation.
As a proud partner of the 2025 edition, Centenary Bank reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive economic growth by supporting small businesses and community-based initiatives. Speaking at the event, Mr. Fabian Kasi, Managing Director of Centenary Bank, commended Kampala residents for their entrepreneurial spirit and resilience, noting that the bank’s success is deeply intertwined with the city’s growth.
“At Centenary Bank, we have had the privilege of growing with this city for four decades,” Mr. Kasi said. “We’ve walked with market vendors and traders. We’ve backed innovators who started small and scaled their dreams. We’ve supported families who wanted something better for their children. And every step of the way, we’ve believed in the power of enterprise to transform lives.”
He added that the bank continues to invest in initiatives that empower youth and small businesses, particularly those driving innovation within Uganda’s informal and SME sectors. “Every year, we dedicate 2% of the previous year’s profit to corporate social investment for initiatives such as health, education, environmental stewardship, the social mission of the Church, and other community programs,” he noted.
With over 77% of Kampala’s population under 35 years, the city remains one of Africa’s youngest and most dynamic urban centers. This year’s festival served as a key platform for young entrepreneurs, innovators, SMEs, and creatives to showcase their talent, market their products, and connect with new business opportunities. Through exhibitions, performances, and innovation showcases, the event highlighted Kampala’s energy, creativity, and resilience.
KCCA Executive Director, Ms. Sharifah Buzeki, applauded Centenary Bank and other corporate partners for their commitment to supporting youth-led enterprise. “Kampala’s young innovators and entrepreneurs are the engine of this city,” Ms. Buzeki said. “Through partnerships like this, we are creating opportunities, opening doors, and celebrating the creativity that drives our capital forward.”
In line with the festival’s sustainability agenda, Centenary Bank continues to advance its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)initiatives. The bank has transitioned 10 branches to full solar power, distributed over 80 waste bins,conducted community clean-ups, provided water and sanitation loans, and planted over 100,000 trees in the past two years. It is also working toward waste separation within its branches and reducing plastic usage across operations.
On the social front, the bank actively participates in cancer runs, medical camps, and financial literacy programs, while also supporting schools with computer donations and infrastructure development.
As a longstanding champion of community development, Centenary Bank continues to empower Ugandans through financial inclusion, SME financing, and digital innovation. With sustained focus on enterprise, sustainability, and youth empowerment, the bank remains a key player in shaping Kampala’s economic and social transformation.
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