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The launch occasion, held within the Bulange gardens at Mengo, featured Her Royal Highness, the Nnabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, and visitor of honor, MTN CEO, Ms. Sylvia Mulinge.
MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo) has introduced a contribution of UGX 55 million to help Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka 2025, reinforcing its dedication to empowering Ugandan youth and preserving cultural heritage via expertise.
The launch occasion, held within the Bulange gardens at Mengo, featured Her Royal Highness, the Nnabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, and visitor of honor, MTN CEO, Ms. Sylvia Mulinge.
MTN MoMo Managing Director Richard Yego stated that MTN MoMo had a shared dedication with the Nnabagereka Development Foundation to create optimistic change and empower communities in Uganda.
“This collaboration goes past mere sponsorship; it’s a shared imaginative and prescient of empowering the following era,” Yego stated.
Reflecting on the seventeenth Ekisaakaate held earlier this yr, Yego emphasised MTN MoMo’s contributions.
“We offered ICT companies and technical experience to show contributors the right way to code. This initiative was designed to ignite a ardour for expertise and equip the youth with essential digital abilities, getting ready them for a future the place expertise is integral to each facet of life.”
MTN MoMo’s involvement in Ekisaakaate aligns with its broader mission to leverage expertise for social and financial improvement.
“At MTN MoMo, expertise has revolutionized the way in which we reside, work, and work together. We are on the forefront of digital transformation, offering progressive options that improve monetary inclusion and empower communities. We have enabled tens of millions to entry monetary companies, facilitating safe transactions, financial savings, and investments with ease,” Yego added.
Yego additionally highlighted the significance of integrating expertise with cultural heritage. “By integrating expertise with our wealthy cultural heritage, we aren’t solely preserving traditions but additionally guaranteeing that they evolve and stay related within the digital age. Financial literacy packages, supported by MTN MoMo, train younger folks the right way to handle cash, save for the longer term, and spend money on their communities.”
Looking forward to Ekisaakaate 2025, Yego reaffirmed MTN MoMo’s dedication to the partnership with the Nnabagereka Development Foundation.
“We intention to construct a sustainable and impactful partnership to foster development and improvement in our communities,” he stated.
Her Royal Highness, the Nnabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, expressed gratitude to MTN MoMo Uganda, noting that their help will considerably affect and rework the lives of younger folks.
“This beneficiant contribution won’t solely empower our youth but additionally assist protect our wealthy cultural heritage for future generations,” she stated.
