On October 24, 2023, the First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, alongside MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge, Head Teacher Dorothy Ssebaduka, and students, participated in the commissioning of a girls’ dormitory and a computer lab at the Salama School for the Blind in Mukono District. This collaborative initiative between MTN Uganda and the government aimed to provide improved accommodations and enhanced learning environments for visually impaired students.
The newly constructed dormitory, representing an investment of Shs295 million, celebrates MTN Uganda’s 25th anniversary and features a 70-bed capacity. The facility is fully furnished with 40 beds and mattresses, offering self-contained units and caretaker quarters. State-of-the-art safety measures, including firefighting equipment, security cameras, and fire detection systems, ensure the students’ comfort and security.
This development primarily benefits the 36 girls currently attending the Salama School for the Blind, supporting their educational pursuits and well-being. Alongside the dormitory, the school has received a modern computer lab tailored to the unique needs of visually impaired students. The lab includes ten computers, internet connectivity, and specialized software to facilitate their learning.
MTN Uganda CEO, Sylvia Mulinge, expressed the company’s dedication to community empowerment, education support, and a brighter future. She emphasized MTN Uganda’s commitment to promoting education, reducing poverty, improving health, achieving gender equality, and fostering peace, in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Mrs. Janet Museveni, commended MTN’s support for the transformative impact it will have on visually impaired students’ education. She emphasized the importance of collaboration across sectors for shared purposes and a better future for all.
Over the years, MTN Uganda has collaborated with organizations like Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) to assist the government in expanding access to quality education. MTN Uganda has undertaken 15 infrastructural projects in various educational institutions and provided 42 computer labs. The company also contributed Shs 36 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund for 2023.
