Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) Jinja Plant has been named the overall winner at the prestigious 2025 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awards, organised by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development.
The awards recognise outstanding performance in OHS management across the country. In addition to the OHS award, NBL also received an award for Outstanding Performance in OHS Management in the Industry Sector.
The awards ceremony was held at the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) as part of the national celebrations marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
The theme for the World Day for Safety and Health at Work was “Revolutionising Health & Safety: The Role of AI and Digitalisation at Work.” NBL was recognised for its exceptional commitment to workplace safety and innovative health practices.
Emmanuel Njuki, Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs at NBL, noted that the award reflects NBL’s unwavering commitment to safety. “Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we value their safety and the safety of our communities above all.”
He added, “We achieve this through robust safety protocols, a proactive culture that extends to every employee and contractor, and the integration of advanced digital tools.”
Hon. Betty Amongi, Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, emphasised the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, emergency preparedness, and leadership commitment.
She also highlighted the recent approval of the OSH Amendment Act and the launch of the new OSHMIS platform, which will further strengthen the country’s drive toward zero injuries in the workplace.
