21 January 2026, Namanve – Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), has been recognized as a Top Employer of the Year 2026. This is according to a report by the Top Employers Institute, a global authority in HR certification. In a press release issued Wednesday, CCBU Managing Director, Emmy Hashakimana, revealed that the Ugandan beverages giant joins six other countries in the CCBA footprint in this elite group.
He added that, together with the prestigious accolade, CCBU has also been certified as a Top Employer in Africa for 2026 at the regional level.
According to Hashakimana, the certification demonstrates CCBU’s commitment to professional growth for its employees.
“This certification demonstrates our commitment to unparalleled professional growth for our people, providing an exciting journey of learning and development within a passionate, caring team,” Hashakimana said.
He noted that beyond developing the best Coke brands, CCBU also strives to cause impact in the community, for this is the source of the people they employ.
“We thrive on delivering beloved Coke brands, making a positive impact on communities, and achieving market success together. We invest in our people to foster an inclusive and thriving workplace that accelerates our growth.”
Hashakimana added: “At CCBA, we don’t hand you a role, we create an opportunity, give you the tools and we challenge you to build a career, to make it yours.”
Exceptional Consistency
Hashakimana noted that CCBU’s latest ranking marks the second consecutive year that CCBA has achieved regional-level certification, with its operations in Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa and Tanzania also certified at a country level. Notably, all these countries have improved their performance compared to last year. Furthermore, this year represents the first certification for CCBA’s operations in Botswana, Kenya, and Mozambique. The Top Employers Institute, active in 125 countries/regions, is the global authority in HR certification, benchmarking and advisory services. Its programme certifies organisations based on the results of its HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six domains, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing.
