Pearl Bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications, Priscilla Akora (4th R), handing over a dummy cheque worth Shs 5 million to Joshua Baraka (4th L), a Ugandan celebrated artist, joined by other Pearl Bank staff. The bank’s contribution aims to support the feeding of 1000 families in Kawempe, in line with the bank’s Humanitarian pillar, which is among Pearl Bank’s Corporate Social Investment agenda
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I Pearl Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community development with a strong gesture of support to stakeholders through its participation in the Just Believe Day outreach, an initiative aimed at feeding 1,000 vulnerable families in Kawempe-Kazo, Kampala.
Held on May 2, 2026, the high-impact outreach brought together community members, development partners, and local leaders in a shared effort to address both immediate needs and long-term socio-economic challenges in the Bwaise–Kawempe area. The initiative, spearheaded by Ugandan artist Joshua Baraka, focused on delivering essential relief packages while also fostering hope and opportunity, particularly among young people.
Pearl Bank’s involvement underscored its broader purpose of fostering prosperity for Ugandans, positioning the financial institution as a key stakeholder in community transformation efforts. Through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) agenda, the bank continues to align its interventions with national development priorities, especially in underserved urban communities.
Speaking during the outreach, the bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications, Priscilla Akora, emphasized the institution’s dedication to uplifting livelihoods through meaningful partnerships. She noted that the initiative reflects the bank’s focus on blending humanitarian support with sustainable empowerment.
“Just Believe Day is a worthwhile intervention that blends social impact, youth empowerment, and community engagement in a way that aligns with broader national development aspirations and the bank’s purpose of fostering prosperity for Ugandans. Humanitarian is among the corporate social investment pillars through which the bank implements its CSI agenda, hence we are pleased to join this noble cause of creating impact to communities where we have a footprint,” she said.
The outreach extended beyond food distribution, incorporating a capacity-building component in partnership with AUMEX. This segment equipped aspiring creatives with practical skills in the business of music, financial literacy, and intellectual property rights. By integrating skills development into the initiative, stakeholders aimed to promote sustainable income opportunities and enhance participation in Uganda’s growing creative economy.
Joshua Baraka, the visionary behind the initiative, applauded Pearl Bank for its timely support and continued engagement in community-driven programs. He acknowledged the bank’s role in empowering vulnerable groups and fostering collaboration among stakeholders working toward social impact.
The artist also congratulated the bank on its recent relocation to a new head office on Roscoe Road, describing it as a milestone that reflects growth and renewed commitment to service delivery.
Pearl Bank’s participation in Just Believe Day builds on a legacy spanning over 28 years of growth and transformation. Originally established as a Post Office Savings Department in 1926, the institution evolved into PostBank Uganda Limited before transitioning into a fully-fledged commercial bank.
Today, it remains wholly owned by the Government of Uganda and continues to expand access to affordable financial services.
With a network of 59 branches and more than 8,000 agents nationwide, complemented by digital platforms such as mobile and online banking, Pearl Bank is well-positioned to support inclusive economic growth. Its ongoing five-year strategic plan, launched in 2023, focuses on deepening financial inclusion and stimulating entrepreneurship.
By supporting initiatives like Just Believe Day, Pearl Bank is not only addressing immediate community needs but also strengthening partnerships with stakeholders to drive lasting impact—demonstrating that sustainable prosperity is best achieved through collective action.
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