KCB Bank Uganda supports launch of Mkazipreneur community Library to advance women & community empowerment

KCB Bank Uganda supports launch of Mkazipreneur community Library to advance women & community empowerment
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KCB Bank Uganda Limited has today reaffirmed its commitment to women empowerment and community development through its sponsorship of the Mkazipreneur Community Library, officially launched at the Mkazipreneur Hub Ntinda, Kampala.

The Community Library project, an initiative of Mkazipreneur, is designed to provide women, youth and the wider Ntinda community with access to knowledge resources, business development materials and a safe space for learning, collaboration and growth.

The official opening for the Mkazipreneur Community Library in Ntinda.

Speaking at the launch, Ms Gladys Nalukenge Lubowa, Relationship Manager, Women in Business at KCB Bank Uganda, emphasized that empowering women and strengthening communities is a strategic investment in Uganda’s future.

When we invest in women and communities, we are investing in sustainable economic growth. This Community Library is more than a reading space; it is a platform for ideas, entrepreneurship and opportunity. At KCB Bank, we believe that inclusive access to knowledge and financial solutions unlocks potential and transforms lives. That is how we continue to stand with women and communities.” Nalukenge remarked.

Through this partnership, the Bank supported the establishment and branding of the library space, reinforcing its broader agenda of enabling entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and long-term community impact.

Rtn. Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, District Governor, District 9213 during the official opening of the Mkazipreneur Community Library in Ntinda

The Mkazipreneur Community Library will serve as:

  • Aknowledge hub for women entrepreneurs and start-
  • A mentorship and engagement space for skills
  • A community centre promoting literacy, innovation and

The initiative aligns with KCB Bank Uganda’s sustainability agenda, which focuses on economic empowerment, especially for women-led enterprises, and community-driven development programmes across the country.

By strategically partnering with grassroots platforms such as Mkazipreneur, KCB Bank continues to extend its impact beyond traditional banking, positioning itself as a catalyst for progress and shared prosperity.

As the library opens its doors, both KCB Bank Uganda and Mkazipreneur call upon partners, community leaders and stakeholders to support and utilise the facility to maximise its impact for generations to come.

About KCB Bank Uganda

KCB Bank Uganda is a commercial bank in Uganda. The Bank of Uganda licenses it, the central bank and national banking regulator.

The Bank has 15 branches spread across the country, 24 ATMs, 543 Bank Agents and 415 Merchant outlets.

Its mission is “To drive efficiency whilst growing market share to be the preferred financial solutions provider in Africa with global reach.”

Stephen Kibuule (1st L), Business Unit Manager, KCB Foundation,Immy Nakyeyune (2nd L), Founder and Leader at Mkazipreneur, Gladys Nalukenge Lubowa (3rd L), Relationship Manager, Women in Business, KCB Bank Uganda, and Rtn. Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, District Governor, District 9213, at the opening of the Mkazipreneur Community Library in Ntinda
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