MTN Foundation has inaugurated a computer laboratory at Kisoro Demonstration Primary School, the district’s only institution offering inclusive education.
The lab, part of the Foundation’s Digital Access Project, is equipped with 10 computers, assistive learning software, sound amplifiers, scanners, printers, and one year of internet access.
The initiative comes against the backdrop of persistent disparities in access to technology, particularly for learners with disabilities.
Kisoro Demonstration Primary School educates approximately 650 pupils, including 149 with special needs, of whom 32 are deaf blind. By providing tailored digital tools, the lab aims to bridge the gap between mainstream students and those requiring specialized support.
“This computer lab is more than just equipment; it represents opportunity,” said Andrew Tusubira, Regional Commercial Head – West at MTN Uganda, during the handover ceremony.
“Access to technology should not be a privilege; it is essential for learning, innovation, and participation in today’s digital economy. Through this lab, we hope every learner, regardless of ability, can develop the skills needed to thrive and reach their potential.”
Echoing this view, Stephen Habiyaremye, Headteacher of Kisoro Demonstration Primary School added, “This computer lab is a dream come true for our learners. For the first time, learners with special needs will access digital learning tools just like their peers. This investment will transform how we teach and learn.”
Edward Otim, the regional director for East Africa at Sense International thanked MTN foundation for the support.
Kisoro District leaders who included Municipal Education Officer, Emmanuel Mugyemanyi, Deputy Town clerk, Moses Nteziyaremye and Mayor Richard Ndyana also applauded MTN for the new facility.
The Kisoro laboratory is one of 11 ICT centres being established nationwide with an investment of UGX 1 billion. Five of these are located in schools offering inclusive education, including Mvara Secondary School in Arua, St. Franicis School for the Blind in Soroti City, and Iganga Secondary School. MTN Foundation’s stated objective is to equip all learners with digital skills, ensuring no one is left behind in an increasingly connected world.
The initiative supports MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy, which positions digital solutions as drivers of economic and social progress, and aligns with Uganda’s Vision 2040 and Digital Transformation Roadmap, which recognise the central role of ICT in education and national development.
Globally, it contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education (SDG 4), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).
MTN Foundation also acknowledged the contribution of district authorities, school management, and partners such as Sense International Uganda in promoting inclusive education.
The laboratory, they note, is not merely a set of devices but a platform to empower students to learn, innovate, and participate fully in the digital economy.
To date, MTN Uganda has established over 60 ICT labs countrywide, including nine in technical and vocational institutions.
