The 22nd edition of The Corporate League is set to kick off on Sunday, March 24 at Makerere University Sports Grounds.
In a grand gesture from the league sponsors, Nile Special, the top performers (MVPs) in both the men’s and women’s categories at the end of the season will win cars.
During a press conference ahead of the season opening day, the Board Chairman of the Corporate League, Dennis Mbidde Ssebuggwawo, echoed the league’s dedication to fostering physical wellness, team cohesion, and corporate accountability.
“We have curated an experience that delivers on all the pertinent fronts of team building. This is on top of the fact that we are encouraging companies to show up flamboyantly and project their brands in a light that benefits them and the corporate league,” Mbidde said.
“We are also being very intentional about the take-away experiences of the employees; and as such, have instituted a mechanism to give progress reports to the HR departments of all our participating companies. This year is packed with so many innovations, and we can’t wait to roll them out,” he added.
The 2024 edition of the Corporate League comes with the addition of the Kids section that is set to be launched in May themed “As I Play, You Play” to encourage parents in the Corporate League to come along with their children so they can be part of the fun and camaraderie.
Adu Rando, the Managing Director of Nile Breweries, celebrated the continued relationship between the league and Nile Breweries. Rando praised the Corporate League’s notion of fitness and health and the impact it had on the workforce at Nile Breweries.
He also announced that the Most Valuable Players of the year 2024 in both the men’s and women’s categories would each walk away with a car.
“The Corporate League’s notion of fitness, fun, networking, and health has helped the employees of Nile Breweries to bond, become more productive, and be more effective in the workforce.
“The male MVP and female MVP will win a car to celebrate their hard work because we get to see a lot of talent on the Corporate League turf that never gets rewarded.”
Meanwhile, Fabian Kasi, the Patron of the Corporate League and Managing Director of Centenary Bank, said they are intentional about fostering team building for the corporate entities who are part of the league.
“The Corporate League has evolved beyond mere competition. We are dedicated to fostering intentional team building and promoting a culture of excellence among corporate entities. Our league is not just about sports; it’s about creating avenues for meaningful engagement, camaraderie, and personal growth for corporate individuals,” Kasi said.
Kasi urged various HR Managers to hold employees accountable regarding active participation in the competition and heralded the competition as a beacon for corporate etiquette.
“Teams will be measured not only by their performance on the field but also by their conduct and sportsmanship. This event is an opportunity for companies to showcase their commitment to excellence in all aspects of corporate culture.”
David Awilo Bashisha, the Head of Competitions Corporate League, promised fair competition throughout the year as a result of the new point awarding system introduced in 2023. He also committed to timekeeping, asserting that venue and fixtures will especially be communicated and delivered promptly.
Participating Companies
Centenary Bank, Hotel Africana, MTN Uganda, Nile Breweries Limited, Petroleum Authority Uganda, Platinum Credit, Post Bank, SCD Darling, Uganda Coffee Development Authority, KCB Bank, Insurance Regulatory Authority, Lubaga Hospital, Equity Bank, PWC, National Council of Sports, ICEA Uganda, PEBUU Africa, Roofings, Stanbic Bank, Housing Finance Bank, Coca-Cola, Crown Beverages Limited, Harris International, Diamond Trust Bank, I&M Bank, National Water & Sewerage Corporation, Bank Of Africa, Cavendish University, Movie Products, Parliament of Uganda, East Africa Roofings, International Diplomatic School, Eurofoam, Inspecta Africa, Chromatic Paints, Healthy Entrepreneurs, Speva International, Wagagai Limited, International University of East Africa, and Uganda Communications Commission.