The December Showdown of Kampala’s Corporate Parties
In Kampala, December evenings have become a theatre of corporate pride.
End‑of‑year parties are no longer just about speeches and bonuses, they are a subtle contest of who can dazzle the loudest.
One bank books Bebe Cool, another telecom answers with Azawi, while a rival firm splashes out on a masquerade theme complete with champagne fountains.
Employees arrive dressed to impress, pretending to listen to the CEO’s recap while secretly comparing buffets and dance floors.
Social media becomes the scoreboard, with selfies and hashtags deciding which company truly “won” the night.
Behind the glitter lies irony.
Firms that spent the year preaching austerity suddenly find endless budgets for goat ribs, fireworks, and imported DJs.
In Uganda today, the loudest measure of corporate strength is not the annual report but the December party, where companies flex in sequins and sound systems, leaving the city buzzing long after the music fades.
