Kampala City Festival scheduled for Sunday
The colourful edition is expected to draw thousands of revellers, artists and innovators. Several financial institutions and individuals have come to support the weekend fete.
Acting Exim Bank’s Deputy CEO, Anthony Mariiro (3rd left) hands over a cheque worth sh5m to KCCA’s Sheila Birungi, (3rd right), Director of Gender, Community Services and Production at KCCA. This is in support of the upcoming Kampala City Festival. (Credit: KCCA)
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The eighth edition of the Kampala City Festival is scheduled to take place on Sunday at Kololo Independence Grounds.
The colourful edition is expected to draw thousands of revellers, artists and innovators. Several financial institutions and individuals have come to support the weekend fete.
Speaking during an event where Exim Bank handed over sh5m for the festival, Sheila Birungi, Director of Gender, Community Services and Production at KCCA and the festival’s committee chairperson, said the festival will bring together the people of Kampala in celebration of culture, diversity, and creativity.
“The festival mirrors the spirit of innovation and progress that we champion every day," she said.
Acting Exim Bank’s Deputy CEO, Anthony Mariiro, noted that the bank’s contribution reflects its long-standing values of inclusivity, innovation and sustainability principles that align closely with this year’s festival theme.
“Exim Bank is proud to support an event that brings together the people of Kampala in celebration of our culture, diversity and creativity. The festival mirrors the spirit of innovation and progress that we, as a bank, champion every day,” he said.
Birungi applauded Exim Bank for its timely support, highlighting that partnerships with the private sector are critical in ensuring the festival’s continued growth and impact.