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The court in Sembabule District has granted bail to Mr Mathias Nshemereire, who had been remanded on charges of stealing a cow.

Mr Nshemereire is the father of National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for the Sembabule District Woman Member of Parliament seat, Nina-Roz Kankunda Sembabule Grade One Magistrate, Raymond Jagwe granted bail to Mzee Nshemereire after spending 11 days in jail.

Nshemerire and his colleague, John Nyamuhanga, pleaded not guilty to the charges last week before they were sent to Sembabule Prison. Prosecution alleges that the duo connived to steal a cow of a resident of Lutuunku in Lugusulu Sub-county in Sembabule District, where the Nshemereire also resides and allegedly hid it at Nyamuhanga’s home in the neighbouring Gomba District.

Mr Nshemereire was granted a cash bail of Shs1 million after his lawyer, Shamim Malende, asked the court to release him and presented substantial sureties.

The presiding magistrate adjourned the matter to December 2, 2025, when the case is expected to return to court after prosecution said investigations were still ongoing.

The musician turned politician told journalists that the case against her father is politically motivated, adding that by the time he was arrested on November 7, 2025, he was distributing her campaign materials, wondering how he would have been involved in stealing a cow.

‘We thank the magistrate who has granted him bail and got his freedom back, but we ask the court to act independently and try this case to the end so that the old man gets justice,’ she said,

The late Lango Paramount Chief, Yosam Odur Ebii, who died on November 10, 2025, at the age of 99, has been eulogized as a peacemaker and visionary cultural leader who played a pivotal role in ending northern Uganda’s decades-long insurgency.

Odur, known as the Won-nyaci from 2003 until his health declined in 2024, was instrumental in convincing Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony to abandon armed rebellion.

‘It was Won-nyaci Yosam Odur who led a team of elders and religious leaders from Lango sub-regions to meet Mr Kony in the Garamba jungles of the Democratic Republic of Congo and convinced him to stop the senseless killing of unarmed civilians,’ said Ambassador Dickson Ogwang Okul, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Lango Cultural Foundation.

Ogwang recalled that Odur had been active since 2004, organizing regional meetings to address insecurity caused by LRA rebels and Karimojong cattle rustlers.

‘It was in that meeting that Yosam Odur talked bitterly about the government’s refusal to negotiate peace with the LRA. The resolutions forced the government to accept peace talks,’ he added.

Senior Presidential Advisor Franco Ojur, a former UNLA soldier, highlighted Odur’s role in stabilizing the region after 1986 saying: ‘It was Yosam Odur who moved around Lango sub-region convincing former soldiers who wanted to start a rebellion to surrender their guns.’

Several mourners who spoke to Monitor held that Odur’s contributions extended beyond peacebuilding.

Otuke Assistant RDC Isaac Opio Opeo described him as a mentor who promoted Lango culture, including the reintroduction of the Won-nyaci leadership.

He organized the Lango Conference of 2012, which brought diaspora Langi from Europe and the US to present development demands, later fulfilled by the government.

Lango Prime Minister Fred Ogwal Oyie, now acting Won-nyaci, said he will oversee elections to select Odur’s successor.

The Lango Regional Special Council adopted resolutions to honor Odur’s legacy, including erecting rhino statues along major roads, establishing a Lango cultural education centre at Lira University, documenting his biography, and organizing an annual lecture in his memory.

Support for Aya Victoria Vocational School, founded by Odur in memory of his late wife, was also endorsed.

Odur’s official burial is scheduled for November 22, 2025, at his home in Teboke Village, Chegere Sub-County, Apac District.

Leaders described him as a courageous and dedicated custodian of peace and culture, whose legacy shaped both Lango society and northern Uganda.

As Uganda joined the rest of the world in marking International Men’s Day, the government yesterday urged men to have only the number of children they can support financially, physically, and emotionally.

Speaking at the inaugural Mwami (Mr) Summit yesterday, Mr Mondo Kyateka, the assistant commissioner for youth and children’s affairs at the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, said men are meant to be the pillars of their homes. However, the rising number of sperm donors has contributed to an increase in single mothers and street children.

‘Produce only children you can afford to take care of and shower them with love, care, protection, nurturing, and be in their lives. You have no contractual obligation to produce and fill the world because populating the world is everyone’s responsibility, so produce if you are ready to be a father,’ he said. The Mwami Summit, which brought together more than 100 men, boys, and women, was organised by Reach Out Mbuya Community Health Initiative (ROM) and Roses of Mbuya Social Enterprise (ROMSE) under the theme: Empowering Men as Role Models for Stronger Families and Communities.

Ms Josephine Kaleebi, the ROM executive director, said the summit was dedicated to celebrating men’s health, wellbeing, and responsible masculinity and enabled men and boys from Kampala’s underserved communities to engage in transformative dialogues, wellness screenings, mentorship, and skill-building activities.

‘.in many of our communities, men and boys face unique challenges, including mental health stigma, unemployment, lack of positive role models, and social pressures that perpetuate harmful masculinity norms. The Mwami Summit creates a safe, empowering platform to: promote emotional wellness and physical health, champion responsible and respectful fatherhood in relationships, foster mentorship and community leadership, and challenge and redefine traditional masculinity in positive ways,’ she said.

Mr Henry Semakula, the principal education officer at the Ministry of Education and Sports, said there is an urgent need to dispel myths around gender roles.

He emphasised that subject choices shouldn’t be based on gender.

If last Friday’s grind past Chad offered cautious optimism, Tuesday night in Tangier ripped the bandage clean off.

Uganda’s 4-0 defeat to Morocco wasn’t just a loss, it was a diagnostic report written in bold red ink.

A reminder – loud, clinical, unforgiving – of how far the Cranes still have to climb before stepping out against Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on December 23.

Total dominance

Morocco, the continent’s highest-ranked side and owners of an astonishing 18-match winning streak, dominated Uganda from the first whistle to the last.

Cranes coach Paul Put had talked of the game against Morocco being next level – an upgrade from their not so pretty 2-1 win over Chan. But even he will not have expected the hiding that followed from the Atlas Lions.

But ultimately, it happened. Possession? 62.5 per cent to Uganda’s 37.5. Total shots? 23 to Uganda’s two. On target? 11 to one. Corners? Five to zero. Pressure? Relentless.

And that story began early – painfully early – with Herbert Achai’s fourth-minute own goal, the kind of moment that tilts an already steep evening into the vertical.

From there, Morocco rolled downhill with menace and precision. Ismael Saibari added the second before half-time, Soufiane Rahimi converted a penalty late on, and Bilal El Khannouss applied the flourish – a crisp finish that summed up the gulf between the sides.

Uganda, by contrast, mustered two attempts with just half of that on target, a statistical ghosting that perfectly captured the imbalance. The Cranes were smothered, hurried, stretched and, at times, simply overwhelmed.

Could have been worse

Yet the scoreline could easily have been crueller. Denis Onyango – conceding three goals but refusing to go quietly – produced a string of stunning saves that spared Uganda a far more monstrous ledger.

Even as Morocco carved lanes through midfield and found pockets behind the defensive line, Onyango kept parrying, clawing, flinging himself into the fray with the familiar stubbornness of a man who has seen everything and still refuses to yield.

He was replaced late on by Denis Kiggundu, who entered in time to feel a hint of the Moroccan tempest himself.

North African ghost resurfaces

But a heavy defeat to North African opposition is hardly a plot twist in Uganda’s footballing story.

Just last month, Algeria completed a home and away assignment with a 2-1 win over the Cranes to automatically qualify for the World Cup.

The tactical patterns were similar on Tuesday night, only more ruthless: tempo, technicality, angles, speed of thought.

Morocco simply sharpened the contrast, underlining a truth that has trailed Uganda for decades – the North African puzzle remains unsolved.

Tunisia lay in wait

And that’s where Tunisia enter the frame. If Morocco provide the gold standard – pressing with intelligence, blending power with control, punishing even half-errors – Tunisia sit close on the stylistic spectrum.

Compact, organised, wedded to structure, and quick to exploit lapses, they offer a profile not entirely dissimilar.

Tuesday night was not just a friendly; it was a rehearsal for the real test to come. Which is why Paul Put’s task now sharpens, not shrinks.

Some positives

There are positives: the promise of Uche Mubiru Ikpeazu and Melvyn Lorenzen after their impactful first starts against Chad; the tactical discipline shown in qualifying campaigns; and the leadership spine of Onyango, Jordan Obita, and Toby Sibbick.

There is also some promise from Al Hassan Baba, who recently changed citizenship from Ghana, with the player featuring in the two matches. He was a second half substitute against Morocco.

The two matches did not necessarily bring the best out of him, but the 25-year-old’s presence, and willingness to receive the ball and initiate moves is something to clutch onto.

Tuesday night’s events notwithstanding, the Cranes have also proven they can grind, scrap and outlast teams at their level – as seen in the World Cup and Afcon qualification campaigns.

Elite level requires more

But bridging the gap to the elite requires more. More bravery in possession. More verticality. More composure against high presses. More presence in midfield. More legs in transition. More belief.

Tunisia will or may not hit Uganda with Morocco’s firestorm of quality, but they will ask the same difficult questions – and with less mercy, given the stakes.

The Cranes still have time – a month, but not much. December 23 is no longer a date on a calendar; it is a countdown, accelerated by the sting of Tangier’s night lights.

Morocco have given Uganda the clearest mirror they will find before Afcon. What the Cranes do with that reflection will define their tournament.

Uganda Cranes international friendlies

Nov 14 result: Uganda 2-1 Chad

Nov 18 result: Morocco 4-0 Uganda

Afcon 2025

Group C matches

Dec 23: Tunisia vs Uganda

Dec 27: Uganda vs Tanzania

Dec 30: Uganda vs Nigeria

Voters in Jinja Northern Division are grappling with an unusual political contest as three well-known journalists go head-to-head for a single councilor seat at Jinja City Council.

The race has drawn wide attention in Jinja City, with residents debating which of the three media practitioners-Mr Ivan Mutyaba (PFF), Mr Twahiri Damulira (Indep), and Mr Joel Balondemu (Indep)-is best positioned to represent them over the next five years.

Mr Mutyaba, a seasoned journalist with Busoga One FM, said years of reporting on local government have prepared him for leadership.

‘I have been in the field for so long, and I know exactly what the people of my area want,’ he told Monitor.

He said he was driven to join the race after watching incumbents struggle in council sessions.

‘For 13 years, I’ve covered council sessions and seen councilors struggle to articulate issues affecting their areas, even in English. I understand council operations, and I’m confident I can make a difference,’ he said.

Mr Mutyaba argued that journalists often see leadership gaps firsthand but rarely get the opportunity to address them directly.

His rival, Mr Twahiri Damulira of Baba FM, is the sitting councilor for Bugembe Ward, but recent restructuring merged Bugembe, Mafubira and Budondo-placing him in direct competition with fellow journalists.

‘Two journalists are contesting the same seat with me, but I am the sitting councilor,’ Mr Damulira said. ‘These areas were merged, but I am seeking another term because I know what my people want. I have served them financially and through lobbying. Let voters judge us critically and my records speak for me.’

Mr Damulira said he does not oppose anyone’s ambition but believes experience will guide voters.

‘We journalists do not need to decide who steps aside for who. It is the voters who will choose. My record is clear,” he said.

Mr Joel Balondemu, a news anchor at Busoga Royal FM, said he has long prepared for the 2026 political contest.

‘After the 2021 elections, I openly announced that I would contest for the councilor seat in 2026. I showed interest first. My colleagues should honor that,’ he said.

He added that despite several discussions, journalists failed to agree on a single candidate.

Residents, however, say what matters is service delivery, not professional background.

‘We have no problem with the three journalists contesting. They all live among us. Our only concern is who will serve us better,’ said Ms Jane Nabaweesi of Mafubira.

Ms Amiina Mwesigwa of Bugembe said journalists should consider unity in future elections to avoid confusing voters.

The contest forms part of a heated political climate in Jinja Northern Division ahead of next years general elections. Sixteen contenders, including prominent journalist Mr Hussein Muyonjo alias Swengere, are eyeing the parliamentary seat through next year’s January 15 polls.

Thirteen candidates, including the three journalists, are battling for the Jinja North council seat.

The government has pinned its hopes on church leaders in the Kigezi sub-region as key partners in the fight against household poverty, declining food production, and low incomes.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa said all religious institutions need to stop relying heavily on offertory collections to run and develop their institutions, saying the approach is no longer sustainable in the current economic environment.

Mr Tayebwa advised that churches and mosques should instead invest in income-generating activities by making productive use of idle land.

‘You have school land and church land in your diocese; use it for production. What we request is that you come here to learn; after this, go and teach the people you lead in your areas,’ he said.

He made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing religious leaders from the Kigezi Sub-region during a two-day study tour of Kana Farm in Kabarole District, and Kamanyire Farm, Kakumiro Model farm all in Kakumiro District.

‘Religious leaders have big gatherings every Sunday and Friday. People listen to you more than us politicians. You already have structures and networks. What you have learned here, go and teach others so they can improve their livelihoods,’ he said.

Empower communities

Mr Fred Byamukama, the owner of Kamanyire Farm in Kakumiro District, said religious leaders should preach messages that empower people to overcome poverty.

‘Church leaders command a large following; they should teach people how to rise out of poverty,’ Mr Byamukama, who is also the State minister for transport, said.

He added that in sub-regions like Kigezi, where the average landholding is between one and two acres, communities need to adopt the four-acre model so that their small pieces of land can be efficiently used for selected enterprises that generate daily income.

He added that through his own four-acre model farm, he earns Shs72 million monthly.

The Prime Minister, Ms Robinah Nabbanja, advised Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries to start the four-acre model style of farming with a single activity, such as poultry farming, because it does not require modern infrastructure, and simple construction materials can be used.

The Bishop of Kinkiizi Diocese, Rt Rev Dan Zoreka, said it is true that many clergy and Christians have land but lack exposure to modern methods of maximising small plots.

‘It is true that even with a small piece of land, one can earn more if it is well utilised with the right enterprises. We still have many people with acres of land who continue to complain of poverty, so we shall teach them what we have learned,’ he said.

The 18th edition of the Kakira Open teed offon Wednesdat at the par-72 Jinja Golf Course, attracting elite golfers from Uganda and the East African region.

This year, the tournament has been elevated with strengthened corporate support, now officially titled the Kakira-CFAO Mobility-Stanbic Bank Open.

Jim Mwine Kabeho, Director at Kakira Sugar, highlighted the significance of the partnerships that underpin the event. ‘The three main Ugandan brands-Kakira, Stanbic, and Toyota-have come together to sponsor the tournament,’ he explained.

The Shs45 million sponsorship supports player welfare, tournament logistics, and club infrastructure, while offering the sponsors a platform to engage with the golfing community.

‘We expect approximately 100 amateur players and nearly 50 professionals, including national team members and elite amateurs,’ Kabeho added, emphasizing the tournament’s broad appeal and competitive stature.

On the technical side, Eng. Fred Magala, Club Captain at Jinja Golf Club, outlined the competition format.

‘This is the 18th edition. Kakira has partnered with CFAO-Mobility, and this year we are proud to onboard a new sponsor in Stanbic Bank,’ he noted.

The tournament runs from 19 to 22 November, with elite amateurs and professionals contesting 54 holes over three days.

Professional and gross amateur players will compete on Friday, 21 November, in Group A Men handicap 0-9, Group B Men handicap 10-18 and Group C Men handicap 19-28, while ladies’ Groups A and B and senior divisions will play on Saturday, 22 November.

Among the gross amateurs, national team elite player Otukei Anthony and reigning Uganda Open champion Cwinyaai Joseph are confirmed participants.

The professional contingent includes figures such as Deo Akope, Chairman of UPGA, and Emmanuel Ogwang, UPGA Captain, adding further prestige to the field.

Last year’s edition made history as a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event, putting Uganda firmly on the international stage. ‘The players who win this tournament will be internationally accredited,’ Magala confirmed.

Defending champions such as Reagan Akena, Sunday Lullet, Titus Okwong, and Martha Babirye will be closely watched as they seek to retain their titles.

With a strong field, world ranking stakes, and enhanced corporate support, the 2025 Kakira Open promises to be a memorable highlight in Uganda’s golfing calendar.

Police are detaining at least 32 more supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, following their arrest in Arua City, where he held his campaigns as he seeks to unseat President Museveni in the 2026 General Election.

The opposition supporters were arrested in a standoff with security operatives as police fired teargas to block Mr Kyagulanyi from accessing the city to hold campaigns.

Police accuse the suspects of damaging four of their patrol cars during the fracas.

‘He (Mr Kyagulanyi) began his campaign at Okazara Primary School grounds in Vurra Sub-County, Arua District; however, he was unable to address the rally there. He then proceeded to Ovisoni Trading Centre, also in Vurra Sub-County, where he waved at people by the roadside. From Ovisoni Trading Centre, Mr. Kyagulanyi and his team moved towards Giligili area in Ayivu West Division, Arua City, before proceeding to Ediofe Mission. They then turned right toward Onduparaka Trading Centre in Ayivu West, where he again waved at the people. At Onduparaka Trading Centre, he attempted to access the City Centre via a direct route that was not agreed upon in the prior meeting. However, he was blocked and unable to proceed. He then made a U-turn, apparently intending to follow the agreed-upon route through Ediofe to Barifa,’ said West Nile police spokesperson, Josephine Angucia.

After Mr Kyagulanyi’s car convoy was blocked from accessing the city, he jumped on a boda boda, which he used to access the NUP party offices in Oli Central Division of the city.

‘There, he climbed onto the rooftop of an unfinished building housing his office to address his supporters. Despite the originally agreed route, Mr. Kyagulanyi continued with a large and rowdy crowd following him via Rhino Camp Road to the venue at Inzikuru Stadium, Barifa. Some of his supporters threw stones at police, damaging the following vehicles: UP 03271 at 16:59 hours (Registered under Arua CPS Station Diary Reference 65/19/11/2025) UP M/V 03346 at 17:34 hours (Registered under Arua CPS Station Diary Reference 70/19/11/2025) UP M/V 00173 at 17:35 hours (Registered under Arua CPS Station Diary Reference 71/19/11/2025) UP M/V 7697 (Registered under Arua CPS Station Diary Reference 78/19/11/2025),’ SSP Angucia added.

Police have opened separate cases of malicious damage, each with different reference numbers at Arua Central Police Station.

‘CCTV footage is being analysed to identify those involved in the damage to police vehicles. As of now, 32 suspects have been arrested following CCTV analysis, and they are currently detained at Arua CPS pending further investigation,’ she added.

The damaged vehicles will be inspected by the Inspector of Motor Vehicles, and efforts to locate other suspects are underway, according to police.

‘All necessary documentation has been completed by the scene of crime officer. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the campaign concluded successfully. We continue to urge political actors and their supporters to adhere to campaign guidelines, avoid acts of hooliganism, and refrain from behaviour that could lead to accidents, injuries, loss of life, or disruption of other lawful activities,’ SSP Angucia urged.

Mr Kyagulanyi in 2019 described Arua City as his Mecca in memory of the 2018 Arua Municipality by-election that was marred by brutality, killings, and arrests of opposition political supporters, including himself. His driver, Yasin Kawuma was shot dead as he campaigned for Kasiano Wadri during a by-election.

The NUP leadership says the arrests are politically motivated and intended to intimidate their supporters.

Ever since presidential campaigns started on September 29, 2025, ahead of the 2026 General Election, Mr Kyagulanyi and his team have encountered several security blockades, with many of his supporters arrested on malicious damage and traffic-related offences or for staging a birthday parade as the NUP president marked his 43rd birthday on February 12, 2025.

Several NUP supporters are in prison on remand on different charges.

Government is considering allocating special resources to larger local governments and urban councils as an alternative to splitting administrative units, Local Government Minister Raphael Magezi has said.

Mr Magezi, who Thursday officiated at the opening of the 56th Urban Authorities Association of Uganda (UAAU) General Assembly in Tororo Municipality, said the move is among the remedies being explored as Cabinet’s ban on creating new administrative units remains in force.

The minister was responding to concerns raised by UAAU president Dr Wilson Sanya, who asked the government to consider pending requests to subdivide oversized administrative units, arguing that their populations and geographical size make effective service delivery difficult.

‘Mr Minister we wish to bring to your attention that some of our councils are too big in terms of population and size yet when you are appropriating resources you don’t consider this and it’s on that background that some of them have made requests to have them split,’ Dr Sanya said.

Mr Magezi acknowledged the growing pressure from districts, municipalities and cities seeking to divide villages, parishes, wards, sub-counties, divisions and districts, but stressed that Cabinet’s position remains unchanged.

‘We understand the challenges you undergo but we are saying the cabinet ban on creation of new administrative units remains binding however government has plans to give affirmative action to districts, municipal and city councils to enable them be at the same place with others during resource allocation,’ he said.

He said government will, in the meantime, ensure that larger local governments, municipalities and cities receive additional resources so they can operate at the same pace as smaller units.

Mr Magezi cited Tororo District, where President Museveni had proposed creating three districts and elevating Tororo Municipality to city status, but said the changes have not taken effect because they require legal clearance from the Attorney General and a financing certificate.

He said larger administrative units will be prioritized in programmes such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and road equipment allocation.

The minister also cautioned against institutional conflict among councils, saying some speakers had overstepped their authority.

‘I have received shocking information that a speaker has gone ahead to suspend the mayor or chairperson and I have always guided that this is wrong although the law provides, this should not go to that extent because the mayor or chairperson remains the political head of the institution,’ he said.

He criticised speakers who dismiss mayors or chairpersons from council sessions and urged councils to foster intergovernmental cooperation. He further advised mayors and chairpersons to ensure their speakers have transport, especially where official vehicles remain in use.

Mr Magezi also announced that government is considering enhancing pay for local government leaders.

‘The president of this country loves all his local leaders and it’s the reason why he has recommended for enhanced pay for all of them and it’s in its final stages to be considered,’ he said.

Kenya gained her independence from British rule on December 12, 1963 and became a Republic a year later, with Jomo Kenyatta as the first President.

December 12, therefore, means a lot to Kenya and everyone associated with the East African nation.

One of the activities hosted by the High Commission in Uganda is the Kenya Day-KCB Golf Tournament, which is designed to foster strong economic and cultural bonds between Uganda and Kenya while honouring the upcoming Jamhuri-Kenya Independence Celebrations.

KCB Bank Uganda, the tournament’s lead sponsor, together with the Kenya High Commission in Uganda, officially unveiled the event Thursday morning at Uganda Golf Club in Kampala.

The tournament is slated to take place on Saturday and is expected to provide a high-level platform for corporate networking and strategic engagement.

‘We are celebrating the independence of Kenya, and expect it to be one of the biggest tournaments that we will have this year,’ Paul Charles Rukundo, the UGC Captain, told the press.

He added: ‘We hope that this tournament can also go a long way to strengthen the sports diplomacy, and we hope that we can achieve regional integration through such tournaments. We do encourage everyone who will be around town to be able to show up at the Uganda Golf Club, participate or at least be part of the 19th hole experience.’

The announcement was well attended by key business leaders, diplomats, and golf enthusiast, signaling the tournament’s significance as a key fixture on the regional corporate sports calendar.

H.E. Joash Arthur Mangi, High Commissioner Kenya High Commission in Uganda, emphasized celebration of the relationship between Uganda and Kenya.

“We are incredibly pleased to see KCB Bank Uganda championing an event that so beautifully celebrates the enduring friendship and partnership between Kenya and Uganda,’ Mangi said.

‘This tournament is a wonderful way to commemorate our independence and foster camaraderie, both on and off the golf course. It truly embodies the spirit of regional cooperation and mutual respect.”

KCB Bank Uganda will provide a package of Shs75m but over and above that, dress all the golfers and give out goodies to the different categories of the winners.

‘We really look forward to having a good day, celebrating everything that makes us brothers and sisters, heritage, sports tourism, you know, just the synergies of business that us as a financial institution bring to sports,’ Noela Byuma, Head of Marketing and Communications KCB Bank Uganda, said.

‘We are very honoured for a chance to partner with Kenyan High Commission, and we look forward to a fantastic day on Saturday.’

She also highlighted the bank’s deep-rooted commitment to fostering talent and community growth through sport.

KCB Bank’s support for sports extends across diverse disciplines, including major involvement in rugby, volleyball and motorsport.

Specifically, in golf, the bank has significantly amplified its participation in 2025, sponsoring marquee events like the recent KCB East Africa Golf Tournament, KCB Jinja Ladies, Toro Ladies Open, Mbarara Quarterly Mugs and KCB West Nile Ladies/Open Tournament and maintaining a strong partnership with the East African Golf Tour series.

Over 200 golfers are expected to participate at the tournament on the 18-hole course.

Players will compete in categories including Ladies Groups A, B, and C; Men’s Groups A, B, and C; and Seniors 55+.

Exciting side bets will include “Nearest to the Pin” and “Longest Drive’.

With a green fee of Shs50,000, golfers will have the chance to “Swing for the Spirit of Kenya” and stand a chance to win an air ticket, courtesy of Kenya Airways, the tournament’s official airline partner.

Britam Insurance, Uganda Baati, Kenya Ports Authority and Axian Telecom are some of the key partners for Saturday’s event.

Kenya Day KCB Golf Tournament

Date: November 22, 2025

Venue: Uganda Golf Club

Lead sponsor: KCB Bank Uganda

Sponsorship package: Shs75m