Helena Mayanja hands over one of 100 computers to ICT PS Dr Zawedde dfcu Deepens Partnership with Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to Expand Digital Access Across Uganda Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Leading Ugandan bank dfcu, through the dfcu Foundation, has donated 100 desktop computers to the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, accelerating efforts to expand digital access, strengthen digital skills and create new opportunities for young people, women entrepreneurs and underserved communities across Uganda. The computers, handed over at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, will be distributed to selected schools across the country, helping learners gain access to technology and digital learning resources. The donation marks a significant milestone in the partnership between the dfcu Foundation and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, established in November 2024 to advance Uganda’s digital transformation agenda through digital literacy, entrepreneurship development, innovation and financial inclusion.
Beyond improving access to technology, the partnership is already delivering practical support to Uganda’s growing innovation ecosystem. More than 200 innovators have participated in financial literacy and business management training programmes delivered through the National ICT Hub, while selected entrepreneurs have received mentorship to strengthen business planning, record keeping and investment readiness. The partnership has also expanded access to the Foundation’s SOMA digital learning platform, which offers self-paced courses in financial literacy, governance, leadership and business management.
The platform is expected to be rolled out to regional innovation hubs, extending learning opportunities to entrepreneurs and innovators beyond Kampala. Speaking on behalf of dfcu Bank Chief Executive Officer Charles Mudiwa, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Helena Mayanja said access to technology is increasingly becoming a requirement for participation in modern economies. “We are grateful to the Ministry for its leadership and partnership in creating opportunities for more Ugandans to participate in the digital economy.
Many of the opportunities that shape the future begin with access to knowledge, technology and skills. Through this donation, we are investing in that foundation and helping young people gain the tools…
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