MTN Uganda, through its corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has offered 10 computers, free internet, and power backup systems valued at UGX65 million to boost digital access and education at St. Joseph Seminary Nyenga as part of its commitment to empowering youth and bridging the digital divide.
This initiative aims to support the 392 students aged 13 to 20 at St. Joseph Seminary Nyenga, equipping them with the essential tools needed to thrive in today’s digital landscape.
“This is not just about handing over the equipment, it’s about opening doors to knowledge and opportunities for our youth,” said MTN Foundation Senior Manager Bryan Mbasa. “We believe that everyone, regardless of their background, deserves the chance to benefit from a modern connected life. This donation is a vital step in empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.”
The Rector of St. Joseph Seminary Nyenga Fr. Eugene Safari expressed gratitude for MTN Uganda’s generous support saying “The commitment to providing us with a fully equipped computer lab truly highlights its dedication to empowering our future leaders with the skills they need to thrive in today’s digital world.”
Dr. Monsignor Richard Kayondo, the Vicar General of Lugazi Diocese said the lab will give the students access to modern technology and digital resources, helping to cultivate a skilled and tech-savvy workforce for a brighter tomorrow. Monsignor, who doubles as the Chairperson Board of Directors, St Joseph Seminary Nyenga, urged seminarians to use the computer lab responsibly.
Mbasa noted that access to technology is only the beginning and the real impact comes from how students utilize these resources —while encouraging students and teachers to embrace this opportunity to explore, learn, and prepare for their futures.”
The donation aligns with MTN Uganda’s Ambition 2025 Strategy, which focuses on driving digital transformation across the country. This initiative also supports Uganda’s Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by promoting digital literacy and capability nationwide.
As part of its Digital Access Program, MTN Uganda is investing over UGX390 million this year to establish computer labs in various schools and communities across Uganda, including St. Catherine Girls Secondary School and Tunaweza Foundation, making St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga, the third beneficiary
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Schools set to benefit from this initiative include Revival Girls in Mbarara District, and St. John’s Secondary School in Sheema District as well as Code Campus a digital literacy community organization operation in the slums of Kampala.
MTN Uganda has so far established over 57 ICT labs in educational institutions nationwide, including six technical institutes including Amelo Technical Institute (Adjumani), St. Simon Peter’s Vocational Training Centre (Hoima), Millenium Vocational Training Centre (Hoima), Uganda Technical Institute (Masindi), Kasese Polytechnic, and St. Daniel Comboni Polytechnic (Moroto).
