David GOMBE

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

Organised in partnership with Model Chess Life Academy and Duya Discoveries, the event will happen on thirteenth June 2026 at Kampala Mother and father Faculty (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 folks a platform to problem themselves, construct confidence and develop expertise that form how they suppose, be taught 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 could be a crucible for management. We live in an period outlined by speedy change and unprecedented complexity. In such a world, essentially the most important forex is the flexibility to suppose three steps forward whereas remaining firmly grounded within the current.”

She added, “We additionally encourage dad and mom to start introducing sensible saving habits via the KCB Cub Account early within the lives of their youngsters. Take that first easy step by visiting any of our branches nationwide could make a significant distinction in how a toddler 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 progress of sport on this nation. Partnerships like this create actual alternatives for younger folks, encourage confidence and play a significant position in shaping the way forward for sport in Uganda.”
In response to the Uganda Chess Federation, participation in chess can enhance problem-solving capability by as much as 22%, with broader advantages in vital considering, focus and decision-making.

Via this inaugural event, KCB Financial institution Uganda is constructing a platform that blends studying, self-discipline and alternative supporting younger folks to develop into assured people able to form their future.

The event will deliver collectively college students, dad and mom and educators in a shared effort to empower the subsequent era. Participation is open to all colleges and people. Registration will likely be performed by way of KCB Pay by dialing *244*9#, enter service provider code 125463 and pay a participation price of UGX 30,000 per scholar.

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