Uganda: Pupils Thrilled As Equity Bank Hands Over Bus to Nabumali Boarding Primary School
Mbale — It was jubilation and a mood of joyousness at Nabumali Boarding Primary School in Mbale on Thursday, 23 October 2025 when Equity bank Uganda delivered to the school its very first bus.
A rousing welcome awaited the arrival of officials of the Bank and local leaders, who included the District Education Officer Paddy Khaukha, area Mayor Moses Kutoi, Reverend Eridad Milton Shissa, the Diocesan Secretary, Mbale Diocese, among others.
The function kicked off at 9:00 at the Equity Bank Mbale Branch offices with a flagging off of the bus, which later headed to the school, where guests were welcomed by student performances in poetry and dance.
It was evident from the excitement even from the village dwellers what this bus means to them and the changes that it will bring in the years to come. Officials said the move celebrates the bank’s commitment to empowering education and supporting communities to achieve their goals.
Nabumali Boarding Primary School acquired the bus through Equity Bank’s Asset Financing facility. Asset financing is a financial solution that allows individuals, schools, and businesses acquire assets such as; vehicles, machinery, or equipment without having to pay the full cost upfront.
In this particular case, “Nabumali Boarding Primary School, paid 20% of the total cost of the bus, then Equity Bank paid the 80%. The school will then pay back that money with in a period of nine school terms which is an equivalent of three years.” Nakhasanga Ronald Sam, Regional Manager Eastern Equity Bank explained during the handover.
Transportation of students to various Academic functions has been a challenge to the school for years as well moving other officials and staff members.
Head Teacher, Beatrice Katami Wachaya said such partnerships and Equity’s support have eased on this and many other transport challenges. She explained, “This bus is not just for the school but also for the community, it will and has already started supporting us. As educators we don’t just teach but we aim at creating a difference in community’s and this is one of such ways.”
Nabumali Primary Boarding School is one of the oldest Primary schools in Bugisu subregion, founded by the missionaries in 1975 and now partly owned by the Church of Uganda and the government. It is the only boarding primary school under the Universal Primary Education in the subregion.
By Independent (Kampala).
