KCB Bank Uganda has launched a mentorship programme designed to strengthen leadership, personal development and well-being among its male employees, reflecting a growing focus by employers on investing in people beyond their professional responsibilities.
The Building Great Men Mentorship Programme, unveiled at the bank’s headquarters in Kampala, will guide 32 pioneer participants through a six-month journey of coaching, peer learning and practical life skills aimed at helping them become stronger leaders in the workplace, their families and their communities.
The initiative brings together senior managers, mentors and employees in discussions on leadership, accountability, emotional intelligence and the role mentorship can play in shaping responsible and confident men.
Participants will receive structured coaching while engaging in activities intended to build leadership capacity, strengthen character and encourage healthy relationships. The programme also seeks to create an environment where employees can openly share experiences, learn from mentors and develop support networks that extend beyond the workplace.
KCB Bank Uganda Managing Director Edgar Byamah said the bank views investment in its workforce as central to its long-term success.
“Our success as an organisation is built on the strength of our people,” Byamah said during the launch. “The Building Great Men Mentorship Programme reflects our belief that leadership begins with character, purpose and personal growth. By investing in our employees, we are nurturing leaders who will create positive impact within the bank, in their families and across society.”
The programme will be delivered in partnership with Alpha Lead, an organisation that focuses on mentoring men through self-awareness, accountability and continuous personal growth.
Coach Andrew Kimuli of Alpha Lead said the initiative is intended to shape participants in every aspect of their lives rather than focusing solely on career advancement.
“When men are equipped with the right values, mindset and support system, they become better leaders, better fathers, better husbands, better colleagues and ultimately better contributors to society,” Kimuli said.
The launch reflects a broader shift among organisations that are placing greater emphasis on employee well-being alongside business performance. Companies are increasingly recognising that leadership skills, emotional resilience and personal development can contribute to healthier workplaces and stronger organisational cultures.
For KCB Bank Uganda, the mentorship programme forms part of a wider employee well-being and leadership strategy aimed at building a resilient workforce capable of delivering lasting value to customers while making a positive contribution to society.
Bank officials say they expect the lessons and relationships developed during the six-month programme to have an impact that extends beyond the office, helping participants become role models within their families, workplaces and communities.