BrighterMonday Uganda (BMU), the nation’s leading recruitment platform, in partnership with the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), today held a press conference at the IUIU Kampala Campus to officially launch the BrighterMonday Uganda Career Fair: Eastern Edition.
The career fair, the first of its kind in the Eastern Region this year, is scheduled to take place next week, Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Mbale City, hosted at the IUIU Main Campus.
At the forefront of the press conference was the Director of the IUIU Kampala Campus, Dr. Taha Ahmad Kasule, the Dean Faculty of Management Studies, Dr Walusimbi Yunus, and the Head of Learning and Development, Imma Audrey Grace and the head of workforce development, Jeff Luboga. The event outlined the fair’s objectives, which focus on bridging the gap between highly skilled job seekers and employers
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Dr. Twaha Ahmed Kasule, Director of the IUIU Kampala Campus, emphasized the university’s commitment to youth employability. “Our partnership with BrighterMonday is a natural synergy. IUIU’s academic mandate is to produce graduates ready for the job market, and this fair is the critical final step in that process, particularly for our students and the ambitious youth in the Eastern corridor. Hosting this launch at our campus underscores our belief that career opportunities must be accessible, diverse, and well-supported by academia. We look forward to welcoming the nation’s talent to our Main Campus in Mbale for the Fair itself.”
Ms. Imma Audrey Grace, Head of Learning and Development BrighterMonday Uganda, highlighted the strategic importance of decentralizing career opportunities. “Kampala is saturated, but the growth potential lies in regional hubs like Mbale. The Eastern Edition of the Career Fair is a direct investment in the regional economy. We are bringing over 40 top employers directly to the talent pool. This is not just a job fair; it is a full-scale skills development and networking event featuring CV clinics, mock interviews, and tailored workshops focusing on in-demand skills like data literacy and digital marketing.”[1]
Key Fair Highlights (Mbale City, October 17-18)
The two-day event will feature:
- Employer Access: Direct recruitment and screening by major firms in Agribusiness (given the region’s strong agricultural base), Manufacturing, Trade, and Telecommunications, with a specific focus on opportunities anchored in the Mbale region.
- Career Readiness Sessions: Interactive workshops led by HR experts from BrighterMonday aimed at equipping job seekers with enhanced digital profiles and interview strategies.
- Entrepreneurship Corner: A dedicated space for young innovators and entrepreneurs to pitch ideas and connect with potential mentors and funding partners.
- Soft Skill Tra
- Networking: Structured speed-networking sessions designed to connect job seekers with industry leaders.
BrighterMonday Uganda anticipates attracting over 5,000 job seekers from across the Eastern Region and neighboring areas, making it a critical hub for talent acquisition outside the central business district.