Bulange, Mmengo/Uganda (January 5, 2024): The Nnabagereka Development Foundation (The Foundation) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (MTN MoMo).
Her Royal Highness Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda’s 17 th Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka started yesterday. This is the first activity in the many activities that run up to the commemoration of the 25 years of the Nnabagereka Development
Foundation. The Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka (EKN) is a young people’s leadership development and mentorship camp that nurtures both boys and girls into holistic individuals, social managers and leaders who appreciate and harmonize both traditional and modern values. The Ekisaakaate is taking place at Hormisdallen Nursery and Primary School, Gayaza from January 4 – 20, 2024.
MTN MoMo’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) aligns with the Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life in communities in a sustainable way.
MTN MoMo is set to play a pivotal role in the 17th Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka by contributing Ugx 40 million to support various activities during the event. This financial support underscores the company’s commitment to community development, emphasizing holistic youth empowerment, and fostering positive change. Additionally, MTN MoMo will provide an ICT Bus and technical expertise for
a 101 Coding Workshop in collaboration with MTN Foundation, introducing
attendees to the world of coding. Free Wakanet at the Ekisaakaate site, along with
the availability of mobile broadband MiFis for purchase, will allow participants to
experience advanced connectivity services.
In expressing the significance of this partnership, MTN MoMo’s Manager Regulatory
and Corporate Affairs, Patricia Nabasirye stated, "As MTN, we believe that we are
good together because MTN only succeeds if the communities in which we operate
succeed. Being a partner in development gives us the opportunity to support the
social and economic aspirations of our customers and the Ugandan community in
general. We are grateful to HRH the Nnabagereka, the foundation, and to the
princess for letting us be a part of this important activity that is promoting a healthy
lifestyle and providing an opportunity for them to improve their livelihoods and
income."
“Our flagship program, the Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka is a tool critical for
reviving our traditional values and should be rallying point for all Ugandan children
and youth as we navigate through life,” HRH Katrina Sangalyambogo. “Just like in
sports, the Obuntubulamu values espoused in the Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka
such as tenacity, team work, integrity, equity, empathy and leadership among others,
are critical for excellence. We are looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership
with MTN MoMo.” The partnership between the Foundation and MTN MoMo is built
on aligned objectives shared by the two organizations which include uplifting
communities and rallying around what has emerged as an important global cause
and concern – youth and children.
About Nnabagereka Development Foundation
The Foundation is a charitable organisation founded by Her Royal Highness Sylvia
Nagginda, the Nnabagereka (Queen) of Buganda Kingdom in 2000. Its vision is an
equitable, inclusive and peaceful world grounded by human virtues. Its mission is to
leverage culture to improve the quality of life of children, youth and women in
Uganda. Additional information can be found at: www.nnabagereka.org
About MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited
MTN MoMo is a 100% subsidiary of MTN Uganda Limited and a leading mobile
financial services provider in Uganda, providing services to over 12 million
customers. MTN MoMo avails its customers with safe, secure and trusted virtual
mobile money wallet services, person-to-person money transfer, utility payments,
MoMo Pay, school fees payment, savings and loans and many other financial
services using a mobile phone. Download the MTN MoMo app for free from Google
Play or the App store and enjoy MTN MoMo’s best-in-class mobile financial services.