Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has been named Employer of the Year 2025, securing the prestigious Gold Overall Award at the Employer of the Year Awards (EYA) organized by the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE).
The awards ceremony, held at Mestil Hotel Kampala under the theme “Investing in Uganda’s Future: Employers Fostering Job Creation,” evaluated employers across critical areas, including job creation, human resource strategies, diversity and inclusion, decent work, refugee inclusion, and elimination of child labour.
The 2025 edition attracted 132 organizations and engaged over 1,300 respondents nationwide.
The accolade underscores NBL’s commitment to creating a supportive, innovative, and empowering workplace that continues to set the benchmark for employer excellence in Uganda.
Receiving the award, Martha Nalubega, NBL’s Country People Lead, expressed pride in reclaiming the top spot, noting that it reflects the company’s strong values and people-first culture.
“Winning the Employer of the Year Award is a powerful recognition of the culture we have built at Nile Breweries, one where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. It also reaffirms our mission to grow with Uganda, creating jobs, supporting communities, and ensuring that together we build a brighter, more sustainable future,” Nalubega said.
“I also want to extend my sincerest gratitude to our team members, clients, and partners who have supported us throughout the years, this achievement truly belongs to all of us.”
In line with this year’s theme, NBL highlighted initiatives driving job creation and socio-economic transformation.
These include the Farmers’ Empowerment Program, which equips rural farmers with modern skills and technology, and the Equality Scholarship Program, which supports top-performing pupils from NBL’s sorghum and barley growing communities from Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) through to university, directly uplifting households and livelihoods across Uganda.
“These initiatives demonstrate our commitment not just to our employees, but to Uganda’s wider socio-economic growth. From seed to sip, we are creating opportunities and building futures,” Nalubega added.
Other notable winners included Coca-Cola (Bronze Overall), Uganda Breweries Limited (Talent Management Award), Harris International (Refugee Employment Award), and Multichoice (Sexual Reproductive Health and Inclusion Award).
MTN Uganda tied with NBL in the Gold Overall category, maintaining its recognition as one of Uganda’s top employers.
Douglas Opio, Chief Executive Officer of FUE, applauded participating organizations for their role in advancing Uganda’s workforce competitiveness and promoting best practices in the workplace.
Reflecting on the achievement, NBL reiterated its vision of being Uganda’s employer of choice.
“We are truly humbled and honored to receive this Employer of the Year award. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and ownership spirit of our entire team. We remain committed to excellence, innovation, and creating a workplace with more cheers each day.” Emmanuel Njuki, Country Legal & Corporate Affairs Lead at NBL, said.