Godfrey Otene, Branch Manager, Pearl Bank Soroti, presents a dummy cheque worth UGX 10 million in support of the Teso Run 2026. The run took place from 16th to 17th October 2026 in commemoration of the 4th Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Highness Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot, the Emorimor of Teso, held in Soroti DistrictPearl Bank extended support worth Shs10 million to the Teso Run 2026 held in commemoration of the 4th Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Highness Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot, the Emorimor of Teso.The cheque was presented by Godfrey Otene, Branch Manager, Pearl Bank Soroti, ahead of the two-day celebration held in Soroti District from 16th to 17th October 2026 under the theme: For the Child.Pearl Bank, whose purpose is to Foster Prosperity for Ugandans, said the activities were a great platform to promote cultural heritage, unity and mobilise support for educational and community development initiatives across the Teso sub-region, demonstrating the power of collective action in driving positive social change.Speaking during the handover, Otene said the bank champions sustainable development which it implements through meaningful partnerships that align with its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) agenda.“Supporting Teso Run 2026 aligns with our CSI agenda, particularly in the areas of environmental sustainability, financial literacy, community empowerment and preservation of culture for future generations. We believe empowered communities make stronger contributions to the development of our country, because when an individual or community grows, Uganda prospers,” he said.Participants during the Teso RunPearl Bank’s CSI agenda is guided by three core commitments of Scale, Impact and Sustainability (SIS) in areas like Education, Financial Literacy, Health and Environment, among others.“Our purpose is to Foster Prosperity for Ugandans and for our people to attain this, they must gain financial literacy which is a critical tool for economic transformation. Through this partnership, Pearl Bank will engage participants in financial literacy sessions aimed at promoting a culture of saving, responsible borrowing, and informed financial decision-making,” Otene added.The Chairperson of Council Iteso Cultural Union, Toto Nosianta Emechu, welcomed Pearl Bank’s contribution and appreciated the bank for supporting the 4th Coronation Anniversary, noting that it was one way of preserving the traditions of the Teso Kingdom.He said activities such as the coronation anniversary were key in preservation of identity, history and shared values which strengthen community belonging.Dorothy Babuleka, Branch Business Manager, Pearl Bank Soroti, conducts a financial literacy session for participants during the Teso Run 2026. He noted that the two-day celebration kicked off on 16th October with tree planting and financial literacy sessions and climaxed on 17th October with a run.“We are also pleased that tree planting forms part of this year’s activities because environmental conservation is everyone’s responsibility and we are proud to support initiatives that contribute to environmental protection, conservation and sustainability,” Otene said.During the two-day event, Pearl Bank engaged participants through an exhibition space where its team interacted with customers, provided financial guidance, and showcased its range of products and services portfolio.The post Pearl Bank Backs Teso Run to Mark Emorimor’s 4th Coronation Anniversary appeared first on Business Focus.