Airtel Uganda connects 60 schools to boost digital learning

Airtel Uganda said it has launched the connection of 60 schools to the internet at Bulamu Seed Secondary School in Mpigi District as part of celebrations to mark the 60 Years of Uganda’s Independence.

The aim of the launch according to officials is to increase access to digital learning among underserved schools, as well as improve the quality of education in the country. 

Speaking at the event, the Brand Strategy Manager, Faith Fiona Bugonzi revealed that “In October last year, Uganda marked her 60 Years of Independence. As part of the celebration, Airtel Uganda decided to kick start a campaign of connecting 60 schools across the country to the Internet with the primary goal of increasing access to digital learning among underserved schools and as well improve the quality of education in the country.”

“The activity aligns with our Transforming Lives Agenda under the Airtel Cares program in Education, Health, and Agriculture that is designed to support community projects to realize their full potential through leveraging the power of technology and access to internet services.”

She further noted, “Airtel Uganda shall extend Internet Connections to 60 schools in different regions of Uganda including Eastern, Western, Central and the northern region.  As a key sector player, we believe access to the internet should be extended even to the underserved communities to increase channels through which learners acquire information and knowledge which in the end will inspire their success and growth, as well as stimulate the development in communities around them.”

Some of the selected schools include Kisaana Secondary School in Kalungu District, Adjumani Model Secondary School in Adjumani District, Otuke Secondary School in Otuke District, Kapchorwa Muslim High School in Kapchorwa District, Kagamba S.S. School in Ntungamo District among others.

Natenge Florence, the Head Teacher of  Bulamu Seed Secondary School commended Airtel’s role in championing the penetration of internet access in different regions across the country mentioning that, “The support extended to the schools will go a long way in helping learners have access to e-learning which is advanced and offers a competitive advantage for the learners and the school.”