Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated a solar lighting system worth Shs 100 million to the Police National Training School in Kabalye to improve lighting across the campus.
For years, inadequate lighting has posed a significant challenge at Kabalye, affecting night-time training, safety, and overall operations at one of the Uganda Police Force’s largest training institutions.
With thousands of recruits undergoing rigorous training at the school, limited visibility after dark has constrained learning schedules and heightened security concerns.
This challenge is now being addressed following the installation of solar-powered lights by Stanbic Bank Uganda, aimed at improving conditions for both trainees and staff.
The solar lighting system, initially comprising 32 units and expected to increase to 35 as the bank marks 35 years in Uganda, is anticipated to significantly enhance visibility, enabling safer movement, extended training hours, and more effective supervision during night operations.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Chief Executive Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa said the intervention was inspired by the need to support critical national institutions with sustainable, practical solutions.
“This initiative reflects our continued commitment to supporting key national institutions that underpin Uganda’s stability and economic growth,” he said. “Reliable lighting is essential to ensuring a safe and conducive training environment, particularly for a facility of this scale.”
Dr. John Kamya, Deputy Director for Training, who represented the Inspector General of Police, welcomed the development, noting that improved lighting would directly impact training outcomes and campus security.
“This support will significantly enhance the welfare and training environment of our officers, while strengthening security, especially during night hours,” he said. “Collaborations of this nature are critical in our efforts to build a more professional and responsive police force.”
The project also forms part of a broader plan by the police to expand solar lighting infrastructure across the school, with a long-term target of installing more than 200 units.
Officials say the intervention addresses key infrastructure gaps while highlighting the role of public-private partnerships in strengthening Uganda’s security institutions.
