Viva College, in partnership with the Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), successfully hosted a Careers Day on 27 September 2026, bringing together approximately 50 professionals representing more than 20 organisations to engage students on career opportunities, professional development, and the realities of the workplace. Held at Viva College, the event provided students with a valuable opportunity to interact directly with professionals from diverse industries, learn from their career journeys, ask questions, and gain practical insights to help them make informed decisions about their education and future careers. Connecting Classroom Learning to the World of Work Choosing a career involves more than...
Articles
Career Opportunity: Litigation Lawyer at Nabasa & Co. Advocates
Are you a qualified advocate with strong litigation, legal research, drafting, and courtroom advocacy skills? This is an opportunity to advance your legal career in a professional environment committed to quality legal work and client service. Nabasa & Co. Advocates is seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join its team and handle a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: Minimum Requirements Applicants should meet the following requirements: Added advantage: Experience in commercial, land, employment, or debt-recovery litigation, as well as familiarity with e-filing and court practice directions. What the Firm...
Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG)
Paris Court’s Landmark Climate Ruling: What It Means for Corporate Governance and Emerging Economies
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations continue to reshape the global business landscape, with courts increasingly holding corporations accountable not only for their direct operations but also for the wider environmental impacts of their products. A recent judgment by the Paris Judicial Court marks another significant milestone in climate governance and corporate accountability. The decision has far-reaching implications for multinational corporations, investors, policymakers, and emerging oil-producing nations, including Uganda. A Landmark Decision on Climate Responsibility On 25 June 2026, the Paris Judicial Court ruled that TotalEnergies must identify, disclose, and develop measures to address climate-related risks arising from its Scope...
Programs
FLI Young Leaders Conclave – Summer Edition 2026: A Holiday Experience That Builds Tomorrow’s Leaders
Empowering Young Minds. Inspiring Future Leaders. The Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI) is delighted to announce the launch of the first-ever FLI Young Leaders Conclave – Summer Edition, a dynamic five-day leadership development program designed to equip children and teenagers with the confidence, character, and practical skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders. Taking place during the August school holidays, this immersive program goes beyond traditional holiday activities by providing a fun, engaging, and transformative learning experience where participants will discover their strengths, develop meaningful friendships, and build lifelong leadership skills. Why Attend the Summer Edition? Leadership is not something reserved...
Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG)
EBA Lowers the ESG Burden with Simplified Guidelines — Game Changer for African Banks?
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has set a clear benchmark for the industry. On 9 January 2025, it published its final Guidelines on the management of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks, requiring EU banks to systematically integrate ESG factors into governance, strategy, and risk management frameworks. These guidelines — effective for large institutions from January 2026 and small/non-complex ones by January 2027, go beyond disclosure. They demand real integration: ESG risks treated as drivers of credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks, with mandatory transition plans, scenario analysis, and board-level oversight. Why should African banks pay attention? Because Europe remains...
Civic Consciousness
Strengthening Civic Participation: FLI Leads Regional Voter Education Training Across Uganda
Between 10th and 20th November 2025, the Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), in partnership with the Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC) and with support from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), successfully conducted a Regional Voter Education Training Program aimed at strengthening civic competence and preparing citizens for the 2025/2026 electoral cycle. The program reached 218 participants across six districts in Masaka, Mbale, Mbarara, Jinja, Arua, and Gulu bringing together youth leaders, civil society actors, religious and cultural leaders, media practitioners, business leaders, and community mobilizers. These participants represent influential voices within their communities and play a critical role in promoting responsible...
Projects
Voter Education Training
The Regional Voter Education Training Program conducted between 10th and 20th November 2025was a coordinated civic education intervention implemented by Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI) inpartnership with the Electoral Commission (EC) and supported by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS). The purpose of the training was to strengthen civic competence, build grassroots understanding ofelectoral processes, and enhance the readiness of citizens for the upcoming 2025/2026 electoral cycle.The program reached 218 participants across six strategic districts, including Masaka, Mbale, Mbarara,Jinja, Arua, and Gulu. Participants represented a broad demographic: youth leaders, women’s groups,civil society organizations, religious and cultural leaders, boda-boda associations, students, localcouncil authorities, business...
Projects
Competition Law Training
Competition law serves as a regulatory framework that promotes market efficiency and innovation bypreventing anti-competitive practices such as monopolies, price-fixing, and unfair trade practices. Byensuring that businesses compete fairly, competition law not only enhances consumer welfare butalso stimulates economic growth. Effective enforcement of these laws is crucial for maintaining a level playing field, which is vital for bothestablished companies and new entrants in the market. On the other hand, consumer protection lawsare designed to ensure that consumers are treated fairly and have access to accurate informationabout products and services. These laws empower consumers by providing mechanisms for redress incases of...
Projects
CID Training
The CID Executive Leadership Program convened senior officers for a comprehensive three-day leadershipintensive aimed at developing adaptive, customer-centric, and resilient leadership capabilities. Theprogram brought together participants for an immersive experience focusedon personal effectiveness, institutional transformation, and stakeholder trust.
Projects
Governance And Accountability Training For Board Chairs And CEOs For CSOS
Uganda’s civil society sector stands at a pivotal moment demanding stronger governance systems,ethical leadership, and transparent operations. In response to this need, the Fidelis Leadership Institute(FLI), with support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), convened a transformative two-dayGovernance and Accountability Training for Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Leaders on 23rd–24thOctober 2025. The training brought together 226 leaders 88 in-person and 138 online—representing 62 organizationsacross governance, health, education, youth empowerment, gender justice, and disability inclusion.What emerged was not merely a workshop, but a powerful leadership awakening anchored in FLI’score values of Faithfulness, Availability, and Teachability (F.A.T.). The Governance & Accountability Training marked...