Kampala: KCB Bank Uganda participated in the 2025 Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Annual Conference, held from August 5th to 6th at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Convened under the theme “Enhancing Policy Advocacy for Sustainable Regional Industrial Growth,” the conference brought together government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners to advance inclusive, sustainability-focused industrialisation in Uganda and the wider region.
Reinforcing its commitment to responsible banking and environmental stewardship, KCB Bank Uganda was represented by Timothy Wilkins Okanya, Head of Corporate Banking, during the Energy and Environment Session (Session 7) on August 6, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The session, moderated by Mr. William Kizito, Consultant at INUMA Solutions, featured a keynote on circular economy principles in energy planning and culminated in a high-level panel discussion on “Energy and Environmental Aspects of Industry.”
During the session, Mr. Okanya emphasised the Bank’s strategic role in promoting climate-smart financing and aligning business growth with Uganda’s low-carbon development goals.“KCB Group is driving sustainable development by aligning with the UN Principles for Responsible Banking, the Paris Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals. As an accredited entity of the Green Climate Fund, we are playing an active role in the global shift from fossil fuels to green and renewable energy. For many developing and least developed countries, scaling opportunities in sustainable energy remains a challenge, but we are making significant progress,” he said.
“KCB Bank Uganda alone has disbursed over UGX 4.7 billion in loans subjected to environmental and social due diligence screening, laying the groundwork for the development of green energy solutions.
At the Group level, we have issued an additional UGX 4.1 billion in green loans to support renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and eco-friendly infrastructure. In line with today’s discussion, we have also committed USD 885 million towards supporting women-owned businesses, an area that was highlighted earlier in the panel.”
He added KCB Bank Uganda’s participation spotlighted its leadership in green finance, including investments that support clean energy, environmentally conscious industrial models, and policies that promote a circular economy. The Bank continues to advocate for financial systems that are inclusive, climate-resilient, and regionally integrated.The engagement was amplified through a multi-platform communications strategy, including digital content, media outreach, and thought leadership that reinforced the Bank’s commitment to sustainability and its positioning as a trusted development partner.
By contributing to national policy conversations and sharing practical insights, KCB Bank Uganda reaffirmed its role as a driver of purposeful industrial transformation, placing people at the centre of progress and championing policies that balance prosperity with environmental responsibility. This aligns with the Bank’s enduring brand promise: For People. For Better.
