Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | MTN Uganda has partnered with Infobip to roll out advanced digital communication tools for businesses, as the telecom operator deepens its shift from a traditional network provider into a technology platform serving enterprise clients. The partnership gives Ugandan businesses access to an integrated communications platform that combines …
Read More »MTN Uganda backs 25 grassroots projects with Sh500 million under Changemakers Scheme
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has selected 25 community projects to receive funding under the third phase of its Changemakers initiative, committing Sh 500 million to grassroots development efforts. Each project will receive up to Sh20 million through the MTN Foundation to support interventions spanning economic empowerment, …
Read More »MTN Uganda profit jumps to Shs 678.8bn as data, fintech drive growth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda’s digital economy gathers pace, MTN Uganda says demand for connectivity and digital financial services continued to drive growth in 2025, underlining the expanding role telecommunications companies now play in the country’s economic life. For the year ended December 31, the telecoms operator reported …
Read More »MTN Uganda, partners commission women and children’s ward in Pakwach
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has commissioned a newly constructed women and children’s ward at Alwi Health Centre III in Pakwach District, expanding healthcare capacity at the rural facility where patients previously shared limited inpatient space. The telecom operator, through the MTN Foundation and in partnership with …
Read More »Ugandan youth shine in inaugural Pachi Panda Challenge
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s young entrepreneurs are emerging as key players in climate and sustainability innovation, following the conclusion of the country’s first Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge, hosted by MTN Uganda in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The competition, launched in September …
Read More »MTN Uganda opens applications for AWE’s second cohort
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, together with MTN Mobile Money Uganda, American Tower Corporation (ATC) Uganda, dfcu Bank and The Innovation Village, has launched applications for the second cohort of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Programme, expanding a multi-year effort to boost women-led enterprises’ participation in …
Read More »MTN Uganda increases dividend payout to Shs235billion
The company expects continued double-digit growth in service revenue, supported by rising smartphone adoption, fintech expansion, and a favourable economic environment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda Ltd has announced a second interim dividend of Shs 10.5 per share, representing a 40 percent increase from the previous payout. The …
Read More »MTN Uganda launches third phase of community Changemakers Initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has launched the third phase of its flagship Changemakers Initiative, committing Shs 500 million ($130,000) in grants to support 25 grassroots projects aimed at improving education, health, water and environmental conservation, and economic empowerment. The programme, run through the MTN Foundation, seeks …
Read More »MTN Uganda launches inclusive ICT lab in Lira City
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through its corporate social responsibility arm, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with Sense International, has launched a new computer laboratory at St. Mary Goretti Ngetta Girls Primary School in Lira City. The initiative seeks to promote inclusive education and expand digital learning …
Read More »MTN Uganda unveils branded Arua roundabout, reopens service centre
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda on Tuesday unveiled a newly branded roundabout in Arua City and reopened its modernised MTN Service Centre, underscoring its commitment to enhancing customer experience and contributing to urban beautification across the country. The developments, launched during Customer Service Week, highlight MTN’s continued …
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