MTN Uganda has launched the second phase of its flagship youth development program, MTN Ace, aiming to empower 8,000 youths with digital skills and foster the launch of 150 start-ups over the next three years. This initiative aligns with Uganda’s ambition to transition into a fully digital economy, addressing unemployment and fostering innovation across the East African country.
MTN Uganda’s CEO, Sylvia Mulinge, highlighted that MTN Ace is pivotal in supporting Uganda’s digital transformation roadmap. By enhancing digital literacy and nurturing innovation, MTN is contributing significantly to Uganda’s vision of becoming a digitally empowered nation.
The program launch event, held in Kampala’s Nakawa neighborhood, saw collaboration with government bodies and private sector organizations. It targets recent graduates, students, aspiring innovators, and tech-driven entrepreneurs, offering them essential skills and resources to thrive in the digital age.
Partnering with Centenary Group, Peter Kahigi, Chief Technology Officer, emphasized the importance of female participation in ICT, encouraging young women to seize this opportunity for personal and professional growth in a sector ripe with leadership prospects.
Joyce Ssebugwawo, Uganda’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, applauded MTN Ace’s second phase, underscoring entrepreneurship’s pivotal role in driving positive social and economic change within communities.
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