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Uganda's Vision 2040 and National Development Plan III also stand to benefit from the programme, which aims to drive economic growth and equality through digital skills.
Telecommunications giant MTN Uganda has launched a major initiative to boost digital learning in the country, investing Shs390m in six educational institutions.
The programme, part of MTN’s Digital Access Programme, aims to provide students with access to modern technology and vital digital skills.
Six institutions, including St. Catherine Girls Secondary School and Tunaweza Foundation, will benefit from the initiative, receiving 10 state-of-the-art computers, backup power systems, and a year of free internet access.
“We want these computer labs to be more than just rooms filled with machines,” said Bryan Mbasa, Senior Manager at MTN Foundation. “We see them as gateways to endless opportunities, where students, especially young women, can gain vital digital skills and thrive in the global digital economy.”
The initiative aligns with MTN Uganda’s 2025 Strategy, focusing on digitally transforming the country and promoting digital inclusion.
Uganda’s Vision 2040 and National Development Plan III also stand to benefit from the programme, which aims to drive economic growth and equality through digital skills.
Educators have welcomed the initiative, with Sr. Jane Kanga, Headmistress of St. Catherine Girls Secondary School, praising MTN for “giving our girls the keys to their future.”
The programme is expected to benefit over 500 people, addressing Uganda’s significant youth unemployment challenges. According to the World Bank, 16.3% of young women in Uganda are unemployed.
To date, MTN Uganda has established ICT labs in over 57 educational institutions nationwide.