KAMPALA, Uganda — NK Marketing Agency Chief Executive Officer Uthman Kateregga has called for greater corporate participation in community initiatives, urging companies to view corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a responsibility to society rather than merely an act of goodwill.
Kateregga made the call during a visit to Sanyu Babies’ Home in Kampala, where NK Marketing Agency, in partnership with Kukuchic Uganda Limited, donated essential food and household supplies to support the children at the facility.
The donation, made on Friday, September 4, 2026, included rice, sugar, cooking oil, bread, eggs and washing soap, among other necessities used daily at the home.
Kateregga said the scale of need within community institutions such as Sanyu Babies’ Home demands sustained intervention from the corporate sector.
“What I have realised here is that a lot of resources are consumed daily. There is too much need, and we call on other corporate bodies to join this cause,” Kateregga said.
He further urged companies to ensure that resources earmarked for community support are channelled effectively and ultimately reach the intended beneficiaries.
“Corporate social responsibility should not only be viewed as an act of goodwill.
It should be treated as an obligation towards the communities in which businesses operate,” he added.
The partnership between NK Marketing Agency and Kukuchic reflects growing calls for businesses to play a more active role in addressing social challenges and supporting vulnerable communities.
At Sanyu Babies’ Home, the donated supplies are expected to supplement the facility’s daily requirements and ease some of the pressure associated with caring for the children.
The package was received on behalf of Sanyu Babies’ Home by Jessica Namulinde, a social worker and administrator at the institution.
CSR remains largely voluntary in Uganda
Uganda currently has no single overarching law making CSR expenditure mandatory for all companies.
For most commercial enterprises, corporate social responsibility remains largely voluntary and is generally pursued through philanthropy, community development and other social-impact initiatives.
Companies are, however, required to comply with various national laws governing areas such as labour, taxation and environmental protection.
These obligations constitute statutory compliance rather than a general CSR requirement.
Policy researchers and institutions have previously discussed proposals for a National CSR Framework that could provide a more coordinated approach to corporate contributions towards national development.
However, Uganda does not currently have a general mandatory CSR spending threshold applicable to all companies.
Certain regulated sectors have specific provisions touching on community engagement and social impact.
The oil and gas sector, for instance, has statutory requirements concerning host communities and local impacts, although policy analysts have continued to call for a more cohesive national framework.
The Uganda Investment Authority has also encouraged investors to embrace sustainable business practices and community development, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, mining and large-scale agriculture.
Against this backdrop, Kateregga’s appeal places renewed emphasis on the role of Uganda’s corporate sector in complementing government and non-governmental efforts to support vulnerable communities.
