Uganda’s best employers were recognized for outstanding workplace practices during the 2025 Employer of the Year Awards (EYA) dinner held on 11th September in Kampala. The dinner, hosted by the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) in partnership with Enabel, brought together organizations from across Uganda under the theme “Investing in Uganda’s Future: Employers Fostering Job Creation.”  

The annual awards aim to celebrate organizations that are creating stable jobs, addressing barriers to growth, and implementing innovative strategies to foster sustainable employment.

 According to organizers, recognizing organizations that go above and beyond to create opportunities is essential in shaping Uganda’s labour market and ensuring long-term economic growth. This year’s event assessed organizations across 17 award categories highlighting employers making exceptional contributions in agriculture, tourism and hospitality.  

Speaking at the event, Douglas Opio, CEO of FUE emphasized the importance of partnerships in driving meaningful change. “We deeply appreciate Enabel’s commitment to fostering job creation and sustainable development in Uganda. Their partnership has been instrumental in recognizing and celebrating the organizations that are shaping the future of work in our country,” he said. 

Enabel, through its Decent Work project, played a pivotal role in sponsoring awards and highlighting businesses that are investing in people and communities. For Enabel, the recognition aligns with its mission of empowering communities and driving sustainable development by creating an environment where businesses thrive and individuals access meaningful employment. 

The awards, presented by Enabel went to  Nyaika Hotel for the Tourism and Hospitality Award of the year; Tooro Botanical Gardens for the agriculture in the Rwenzori region award; Agri Evolve Uganda Ltd, as the overall winner in the agriculture sector; Golden Castle Hoima for the Tourism in the Albertine region award and Mountains of the Moon hotel as the overall winner in the tourism and hospitality sector.    

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