Nantamu Emmanuel ahumble peasant farmer from Busowobi in Bugiri District bought a ticket and won a massive UGX 186 million LOTTO jackpot. He’s one of over 600,000 winners to date whose lives have been transformed courtesy of Ithuba Uganda Lottery game.
Others Winners have come from Kisoro, Koboko, Lira, Mbale, Luwero, Hima—proving that the Lottery’s impact stretches into every corner of Uganda.
Eric Mabuza Jnr, General Manager, ITHUBA Uganda say, “our mission has never been just about creating winners. It’s about creating impact.This transformation is funded not by debt or foreign aid—but by Ugandans themselves. Every UGX 600 DAILY LOTTO ticket or UGX 1,000 POWERBALL play becomes a small act of nation-building,”
According to him,over the past decade, ITHUBA has channelled more than $650 million from ticket sales into good causes —funding education, housing, healthcare, and more. Now, in Uganda, we’re applying that same proven model
“The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has already identified the upcoming AFCON 2027 tournament as a flagship beneficiary of Uganda National Lottery proceeds —supporting the construction of world-class stadiums and training facilities that will uplift sport and infrastructure alike,”Mabuza said.
Commenting about National Lottery trust he says,” we have invested heavily in systems that ensure integrity at every turn. Every game is fully digital, reducing any chance of tampering. Our operations are 100% regulated by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB),”
Currently Ithuba operates regional offices in Mbarara, Mbale, and Gulu. Ithuba has also partnered with hundreds of agents across the country to make the Uganda National Lottery more accessible than ever before.
“ I see our work not just as managing a National Lottery, but as helping shape the future of a nation. And I am proud that ITHUBA is doing this work with integrity, transparency, and heart,”Mabuza says.