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Letshego Uganda fulfills its pledge to University of Saint Joseph Mbarara by donating 15 high-tech computers to enhance digital learning for students.

MBARARA, Uganda — Letshego Uganda has handed over 15 high-tech computers to St. Joseph’s University Mbarara to strengthen digital learning infrastructure and equip students with essential technical skills.

The equipment will upgrade the university’s computer laboratory, directly benefiting students in business, information technology and social sciences by improving research capacity and practical digital literacy.

Roger Mugisha Shillingi, corporate affairs lead at Letshego Uganda, said during the handover ceremony that investing in academic infrastructure is a key part of the company’s community strategy.

“Education is the most sustainable form of empowerment,” Shillingi said. “When we invest in digital access and academic infrastructure, we are not just equipping a lab — we are equipping future accountants, entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders. Financial inclusion begins with knowledge.”

Shillingi noted that as the economy continues to digitize, institutions of higher learning must prepare students for modern workforce demands, including data management and analytical capability.

The partnership between the two institutions is exemplified by Ruth Agume, a first-class alumna of St. Joseph’s University Mbarara who now works at the Letshego head office. Company officials said her career progression demonstrates the impact of combining quality education with professional opportunity.

The Rev. Deus Karemiire, vice chancellor of St. Joseph’s University Mbarara, described the donation as a transformative step for the institution.

“Digital competence is no longer optional in higher education,” Karemiire said. “These computers will significantly strengthen our teaching, research and student training environment. We are grateful to Letshego Uganda for walking with us in shaping graduates who are competitive, skilled and ready for the modern economy.”

The university leadership confirmed the upgraded lab will enhance learning for hundreds of students annually. Shillingi added that the donation is not a one-off gesture but the start of continued engagement with institutions that build the human capital of Uganda.

The ceremony concluded with the official unpacking of the equipment, attended by university management, students and members of the media.