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Samsung Strengthens The Future of Education in Uganda

Nathan Ernest Olupot September 2, 2016

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KERIS President, Mr. Seog-Soo Han (With a sissor), and Samsung Electronics Country Manager, Mr. Amos Mulago (Extrem Right) cutting the ribbion to official open the Samsung E-Learning Center at Nsangi Secondary School, Wakiso, on Thursday 01st September, 2016. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

Samsung Electronics’ East Africa has today launched two solutions in the Kyengera region, Kampala. A Solar Powered Internet School (SPIS), at Nsangi Secondary School and an E-Learning Center at Mackay Memorial College.

The initiatives are an example of Samsung’s investment in corporate citizenship on the continent, a keen focus on education and harnessing the company’s legacy of innovation to respond to the felt needs of people on the continent.

Research done by the World Bank reveals only seven (7) countries in Africa, including; Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa have electricity access rates exceeding 50%. The rest of the Sub Saharan region has an average grid access rate of just 25%, resulting in isolated communities with limited access to education and connectivity both of which are key to fast tracking a nation’s development.

Abey Tau, Public Affairs & Corporate Citizenship Manager of Samsung Electronics in Africa, said in a statement, “At Samsung, we’re keen to support societies and their commodities in many different ways and these solutions will provide better knowledge transfer, learning and research opportunities both for learners and teachers alike, as well as equip them with the necessary employable skills for the future.”

Samsung E-Learning center at Mackay Memorial College, is an integrated platform that boasts of a monitoring and controlling feature which allows teachers to keep constant track of educational content on their learner’s screens. The screens includes screen-sharing feature, as well as real-time question and answer feature.

The Minister of State for Higher Education, HON. John Chrysestom Muyingo, who was the Chief Guest Speaker at Mackay Memorial College, emphasized that, the Samsung solutions provide a holistic approach aimed at fast tracking educational development and ensuring that the youth can participate on a global scale by exposing them to today’s innovative technology.

KERIS President, Mr. Seog-Soo Han official unveiling the plaque at Nsangi Secondary School, Wakiso. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

Pictorial: (L to R) – KERIS President; Mr. Seog-Soo Han, Permanent Secretary at Minsitry of Education; Dr. Rose Nassali Lukwago, Koren Embassy Ambassador; H.E. Park Jong-Dae and Chairperson of Mackay College Foundation; Rt. Rev. Kityo Luwalira, stand-off as the Anthems are sung. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

Students of Mackay Memorial College performing for guests at the Samsung launch ceremony of the E-Learning Center on Thursday 01st September, 2016. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

KERIS President, Mr. Seog-Soo (L) and Samsung Electronics Country Manager, Mr. Amos Mulago (R) during a press conference at Mackay Memorial College. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

Chairperson of Mackay College Foundation; Rt. Rev. Kityo Luwalira at the launch of Samsung E-Learning Center at Mackay Memorial College. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

Dr. Mich Egwang was the Master of Ceremony at the Samsung launch of Solar Panel Internet Schools on Thursday 01st September, 2016. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

KERIS President, Mr. Seog-Soo at the launch of Samsung E-Learning Center at Mackay Memorial College. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

Koren Embassy Ambassador; H.E. Park Jong-Dae at the launch of Samsung E-Learning Center at Mackay Memorial College. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

Permanent Secretary at Minsitry of Education; Dr. Rose Nassali Lukwago at the launch of Samsung E-Learning Center at Mackay Memorial College. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

Permanent Secretary at Minsitry of Education; Dr. Rose Nassali Lukwago official unveiling the plaque at Mackay Memorial College, Natete as KERIS President, Mr. Seog-Soo Han (Left) looks on. Image Credit: Nathan Ernest Olupot

To date, Samsung Electronics Africa has rolled out SPIS and E-Learning Centers solutions in countries like; Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Gabon, Botswana, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa.