MTN donates computers to Kyankwazi School
She acknowledged the significance of MTN's contribution and expressed her commitment to supporting the school further together with her fellow leaders in the district.
Kyankwazi: In a bid to bridge the digital divide and enhance e-learning, MTN, in partnership with Yellow Care, has on Friday June 7, 2024 donated 20 computers to St. Joseph Society School in Kigado village, Mulagi Sub County, Kyankwazi district.
During the ceremony, CEO MTN Mobile Money Richard Yego, in his address, made a call to the government to waive taxes on smartphones, making them more accessible to the masses.
Yego emphasized the importance of smartphones in today’s digital age, particularly with the new curriculum requiring computers and smartphones.
He revealed that despite having 20 million customers, only about 8 million use smartphones, translating to a penetration rate of 42%, which is less than half. Yego says that by waiving taxes on smartphones, more people will be able to acquire the devices, leading to increased digital inclusion.
The donation of computers to St. Joseph Society School is part of MTN’s efforts to support education and bridge the digital gap in rural areas.
Tadeo Ssekamanya, the head teacher of St. Joseph Society School, expressed his appreciation to MTN and Yellow Care for their generous donation of 20 computers with free internet connectivity for one year.
He acknowledged the significant impact this contribution will have on the school’s computer studies program, which previously relied on just six computers, saying the donation will not only improve the quality of computer education but also encourage more students to embrace computer studies.
Christine Ssendawula Bukenya, the Woman Member of Parliament for Kyankwazi District, exposed the importance of digital learning, noting that both students and teachers will benefit from the donated computers.
She acknowledged the significance of MTN’s contribution and expressed her commitment to supporting the school further together with her fellow leaders in the district.
Brenda Nakiboneka, a Senior Four student at St. Joseph Society School, expressed her excitement about the new computers donated by Yellow Care.
Nakiboneka explained that the school’s previous computers were old and slow, making it difficult for students to conduct research, but with the new computers, they will now be able to access the digital resources and do assignments and projects.
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