This study investigates the relationship between job engagement (JE) and socially responsible leadership (SRL) in public universities in Uganda, with a focus on the mediating role of psychological safety (PS). The research is quantitative and utilized a five-point Likert scale questionnaire to gather data from 250 staff members at three public universities in Uganda. The study found a positive correlation between JE and SRL, as well as between PS and JE. Additionally, PS was found to mediate the relationship between SRL and JE. The findings contribute to the understanding of how socially responsible leadership can enhance employee engagement, particularly in the context of developing countries. The study also highlights the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment to foster positive social interactions and improve job engagement. Practical implications suggest that universities should implement socially responsible leadership practices and promote a psychologically safe work environment to enhance employee engagement and overall organizational success.This study investigates the relationship between job engagement (JE) and socially responsible leadership (SRL) in public universities in Uganda, with a focus on the mediating role of psychological safety (PS). The research is quantitative and utilized a five-point Likert scale questionnaire to gather data from 250 staff members at three public universities in Uganda. The study found a positive correlation between JE and SRL, as well as between PS and JE. Additionally, PS was found to mediate the relationship between SRL and JE. The findings contribute to the understanding of how socially responsible leadership can enhance employee engagement, particularly in the context of developing countries. The study also highlights the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment to foster positive social interactions and improve job engagement. Practical implications suggest that universities should implement socially responsible leadership practices and promote a psychologically safe work environment to enhance employee engagement and overall organizational success.