David GOMBE

KCB Financial institution Uganda has unveiled the inaugural KCB Faculties Chess Event, a purpose-driven nationwide initiative designed to nurture strategic pondering, self-discipline and confidence amongst younger learners, whereas instilling a tradition of monetary accountability from an early age.

Organised in partnership with Model Chess Life Academy and Duya Discoveries, the match will happen on thirteenth June 2026 at Kampala Mother and father College (KPS) and is predicted to draw over 1,000 members aged 6 to twenty years from throughout the nation.
At its core, the initiative goes past competitors. It creates alternative, giving younger individuals a platform to problem themselves, construct confidence and develop expertise that form how they suppose, study and develop.

Noela Byuma Head of Advertising and Communications KCB Financial institution Uganda whereas talking on the launch, famous, “At KCB Financial institution Uganda, we see this partnership with the Chess Academy as a sporting occasion that may be a crucible for management. We live in an period outlined by speedy change and unprecedented complexity. In such a world, probably the most very important forex is the flexibility to suppose three steps forward whereas remaining firmly grounded within the current.”

She added, “We additionally encourage mother and father to start introducing sensible saving habits by way of the KCB Cub Account early within the lives of their kids. Take that first easy step by visiting any of our branches nationwide could make a significant distinction in how a baby approaches their future.”

Andrew Bakiza, President of the Uganda Chess Basis whereas addressing the chess members famous, “We’re actually grateful to KCB Financial institution Uganda for standing with us and constantly investing within the development of sport on this nation. Partnerships like this create actual alternatives for younger individuals, encourage confidence and play a significant function in shaping the way forward for sport in Uganda.”
In line with the Uganda Chess Federation, participation in chess can enhance problem-solving means by as much as 22%, with broader advantages in essential pondering, focus and decision-making.

By way of this inaugural match, KCB Financial institution Uganda is constructing a platform that blends studying, self-discipline and alternative supporting younger individuals to develop into assured people able to form their future.

The match will convey collectively college students, mother and father and educators in a shared effort to empower the following era. Participation is open to all faculties and people. Registration might be carried out by way of KCB Pay by dialing *244*9#, enter service provider code 125463 and pay a participation price of UGX 30,000 per pupil.

And in moments like these, you start to see what it means to face alongside communities in shaping a greater tomorrow, For Individuals. For Higher.