At Janan Secondary School in Bombo-Kalule, the Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka (EKN) 2025 has emerged as a transformative platform for younger Ugandans, fostering management, cultural pleasure, and digital innovation. Powered by a sturdy partnership between MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo) and the Buganda Kingdom, this yr’s version underscores the seamless integration of cultural heritage and cutting-edge expertise.
For over 17 years, the Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka has instilled foundational values in Uganda’s youth, shaping them into future leaders. This yr, MTN MoMo’s contributions have elevated this system’s influence. A cumulative contribution of UGX 80 million—UGX 15 million donated through the launch in August 2025 and a further UGX 65 million for this yr’s actions—has offered vital assist.
Beyond funding, this partnership champions digital literacy and cultural enrichment. MTN MoMo facilitated web connectivity at Janan Secondary School, making certain a seamless digital expertise for contributors. Through the Digital Access and Literacy Project, the MTN Foundation’s ICT Bus was deployed to ship coding workshops and digital skilling periods, equipping the basaakaate with important Twenty first-century abilities.
MTN MoMo’s contributions included the donation of 20 laptops and 13 cell telephones to assist coding coaching and digital skilling. These instruments enabled contributors to discover profession alternatives in expertise, from software program improvement to information analytics. Additionally, mentorship periods led by MTN MoMo groups guided contributors on leveraging expertise responsibly and successfully.
Workshops on cybersecurity and netiquette additional highlighted the significance of on-line security and respectful digital interplay. Teaching the basaakaate navigate the digital panorama responsibly emphasised that the web isn’t just a software however a shared house requiring care and accountability. The youngsters had been empowered with the data to guard themselves on-line whereas fostering respectful communication within the digital realm.
MTN MoMo’s involvement went past expertise, addressing broader points of youth improvement. Sessions on psychological well being, self-love, and confidence-building had been designed to nurture resilience and emotional intelligence amongst contributors. The MTN MoMo facilitators discovered the expertise deeply fulfilling, noting how their engagement created significant connections with the basaakaate and strengthened the significance of guiding younger minds in the direction of development and self-awareness.
Branded giveaways, together with shirts, bottles, and aprons, added a celebratory contact, whereas conversations on the tough realities of bullying and the significance of making secure areas resonated deeply with the basaakaate.
Andrew Adrian Mukiibi, Manager on the Nnabagereka Development Foundation, remarked: “MTN MoMo has significantly enhanced our potential to ship on this yr’s Ekisaakaate promise of integrating tradition with expertise. Participants have had a hands-on expertise of envisioning their tradition within the digital house.”
Precious Nayiga, Legal Advisor at MTN Mobile Money U Limited and a coordinator at this yr’s program, mirrored on the journey: “Partnering with the Nnabagereka Development Foundation is all the time an honour for us, and as such, coordinating the Ekisaakaate program this yr has been an extremely rewarding expertise. Witnessing the keenness and engagement of the contributors, and seeing the constructive influence this system has had on our group, has been really inspiring. We as MTN MoMo are grateful for the chance we needed to take part within the mentorship of the basaakaate, over and above the money contributions and the non-cash contributions.”
As the Ekisaakaate concludes on January 20, 2024, the partnership between MTN MoMo and the Buganda Kingdom stands as a testomony to the ability of community-driven company engagement. Through its complete contributions—monetary assist, technological sources, and mentorship—MTN MoMo has solidified its position as a cornerstone of cultural and socio-economic development in Uganda.
By mixing custom with innovation, the 2025 version of Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka exemplifies how collaborative efforts can empower the following technology to navigate a quickly evolving world. As contributors depart Janan Secondary School, they carry with them not simply reminiscences but additionally the talents and values wanted to form a brighter future.
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