Centenary Bank, together with the Centenary Group of Companies, has made a contribution of Shs 70 million to Kasese Diocese in support of preparations for the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations.
The contribution was announced during a fundraising dinner organized by Kasese Diocese at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala.
Led by Centenary Bank Managing Director Mr. Fabian Kasi, the Centenary Group delegation joined the chief host, Francis Aquirinus Kibira, Bishop of Kasese Diocese, along with several distinguished guests to mark this significant moment as the diocese prepares to lead next year's national Martyrs Day celebrations under the theme "Christ is alive in you and me."
Speaking at the event, Mr. Kasi reaffirmed the bank's deep-rooted connection to the Church and its commitment to supporting faith-led initiatives that promote unity, hope, and community development.
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"As the Church is our foundation, we are honoured to support its activities. Beyond the Shs 70 million contribution, the Centenary Group of Companies--which comprises Centenary Bank Uganda, Centenary Technology Services, Centenary Bank Malawi, Centenary Property Development and Management Services, and Centenary Foundation--will also support the printing of the official magazine for the 2026 Martyrs Day celebrations," Kasi said.
The Church remains one of Centenary Bank's key stakeholders through its social mission.
Over the years, the bank has supported various Church activities across the country, including construction and renovation projects, Church trainings, women and youth events, parish day celebrations, priestly ordinations, pastoral missions, and donations of Church pews, choir uniforms, and fabrics.
The Bishop of Kasese Diocese, Francis Aquirinus Kibira, expressed profound gratitude for the support and highlighted the historic significance of the upcoming celebrations, noting that it has been 20 years since Kasese Diocese last led the Uganda Martyrs Day commemorations.
He emphasized that the event honours all Ugandan martyrs--Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim--as symbols of unwavering faith and courage, serving as an opportunity to inspire spiritual renewal nationally and internationally.
The bishop further called upon the faithful, benefactors, institutions, and international partners to join hands in supporting this noble cause.
Highlighting next year's theme, Bishop Kibira underscored the importance of unity across faiths and nationalities, noting the anticipated participation from neighbouring dioceses and international pilgrims.
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