Uganda Bank Donates Water Tanks to School of 600 Students

More than 600 children at Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Rukungiri, Uganda, no longer have to worry about where their next drink of water will come from.

Centenary Bank's local branch donated two 5,000-liter water tanks worth 2.5 million Ugandan shillings to the struggling school. The gift came after the school impressed everyone with outstanding results on the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations.

For years, the school relied on an unreliable connection from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation. Headteacher Sister Jane Tuombe Musoki says the institution spent precious funds just securing basic water access, money that could have supported student learning instead.

Branch Manager Brian Kasaija saw an opportunity to celebrate academic success while solving a real problem. His team recognized that healthy students learn better, and clean water is the foundation of good health.

The Ripple Effect

This donation creates benefits that reach far beyond quenching thirst. With consistent water access, the school can maintain proper sanitation facilities. Teachers and students can wash their hands regularly, reducing illness and missed school days.

The financial relief matters just as much. Money previously spent on emergency water purchases can now support books, supplies, and teacher training. Sister Musoki says the tanks will significantly reduce operating expenses while improving daily conditions for the entire school community.

The timing couldn't be better. Clean water and hygiene have become critical priorities in schools worldwide, and this donation shows how local businesses can step up when communities need them most.

Centenary Bank chose to invest in education by addressing a basic human need. Their gift proves that corporate support works best when it solves real, immediate problems rather than just writing checks.

These tanks will serve students for years to come, supporting countless young Ugandans as they build their futures.