By : Admin
Kabale, Uganda — Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated 35 solar-powered street lights valued at approximately UGX100 million to Kabale University, strengthening its commitment to supporting safer, more sustainable and inclusive learning environments across Uganda,as part of activities marking the bank's 35 years of operations in Uganda under the Standard Bank Group.
Photo: Showing Kabale University students entertain the congregation.
The donation will improve safety, security and visibility across the university campus while promoting the use of clean and renewable energy. The initiative reflects Stanbic Bank's purpose, "Uganda is our home, we drive her growth," and its commitment to investing in education, sustainability and community development.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Mumba Kalifungwa said the donation demonstrates the bank's belief that investing in people is the most sustainable way to drive national development.
He noted that the 35 solar-powered street lights represent more than a commemorative gift.
Photo :Showing Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Mumba Kalifungwa addressing the congregation at Kabale University.
Kalifungwa commended Kabale University for expanding access to higher education since becoming a public university in 2015 and for its contribution to research, community outreach and regional development.
He added that Stanbic's investment in education extends beyond infrastructure through initiatives such as the Stanbic National Schools Championship, which nurtures innovation among young people. Kalifungwa also highlighted the bank's Positive Impact Agenda, under which Stanbic aims to mobilize UGX1 trillion by 2028 to empower women, youth and farmers through financial inclusion, enterprise development and sustainable growth.
Photo: Showing Deputy Vice Chancellor Associate Professor Helen Musanabera Byamugisha handing over a gift to SUHL Chief Executive Mark Ongom Ocitti.
Representing the Vice Chancellor, Associate Professor Helen Musanabera Byamugisha, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration hailed Stanbic Bank for having community transformation initiatives at heart, describing it as a timely investment in campus safety and infrastructure.
She added that the project supports the university's commitment to environmental sustainability by promoting renewable energy while reducing dependence on conventional electricity. She also expressed optimism that the partnership with Stanbic would expand to include financial literacy, research and student empowerment initiatives.
Kabale Resident District Commissioner Major (Rtd) Godfrey Katamba welcomed the initiative, saying security is fundamental to creating a conducive learning environment.
Photo: Showing Justus Drake Kyarikunda the Kabale University Guild President having a moment with Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Mumba Kalifungwa.
He encouraged the university to maintain the solar-powered street lights to ensure they continue benefiting students and staff for years to come. Justus Drake Kyarikunda the Kabale University Guild President, said the installation of the lights responds to a long-standing concern among students, particularly those attending evening lectures and late-night study sessions.
Established in 2002 by the people of Kigezi, Kabale University has grown from 42 students into a public university serving learners from across Uganda and neighboring countries. It offers programmes in medicine, agriculture, engineering, computing, law, education, tourism and other disciplines, with a mission to provide quality education, research and innovation for societal transformation. The solar street-light project adds to Stanbic Bank Uganda's broader sustainability and corporate social investment initiatives, reinforcing the bank's commitment to delivering practical solutions that improve communities while supporting Uganda's long-term social and economic development.