ICEA LION, KCB Bank in 1,500-trees schools drive

What the report says

The Independent Uganda reported that ICEA LION Uganda and KCB Bank Uganda have carried out a school-based tree-planting initiative in Kampala, with 1,500 trees planted across two institutions. According to the report published July 21, 2026, Namiryango High School received 1,200 trees, while St. Mary’s Junior School received 300, under an activity presented as part of ICEA LION’s Environmental, Social and Governance agenda.

The initiative was framed by ICEA LION as both an environmental and youth-focused effort. Sheillah Bagambe, the company’s Human Resource and Administration Officer, said the planting was intended to benefit current and future students and reflected the firm’s interest in supporting sustainable communities. The company also linked the activity to wider goals around conservation, community development and financial literacy.

KCB Bank Uganda, represented in the report by Farouq Kakuru, encouraged students to treat the trees as a reminder of growth, discipline and responsibility. He also urged learners to care for the seedlings beyond the planting day, underscoring that conservation depends on continued attention. Namiryango High School headteacher Nassali Betty Vumuliya welcomed the donation, saying it would support a cleaner, greener school environment and contribute to government tree-planting efforts.

The development matters because schools can be important sites for practical climate and conservation education. While the article does not provide survival targets for the seedlings or details on follow-up maintenance, it places the activity within Uganda’s broader push to restore tree cover and involve young people in environmental stewardship.