Uganda- MTN Uganda and MTN MoMo Uganda Ltd, through
the MTN Uganda Foundation, has provided essential relief items valued at UGX 100 million to
support 200 families affected by the Kiteezi garbage landfill landslide in Kasangati Town Council,
Wakiso District.
The Foundation has partnered with the Uganda Red Cross Society and Office of the Prime Minister to
distribute relief kits equipped with essential household items that include blankets, jerrycans, buckets,
mosquito nets, mats, tarpaulins, nylon rope, plates, cups, serving ladles, forks, spoons, knives,
washing soap, saucepans, and water purification tablets.
“Our hope is that these provisions will offer some comfort and support to the affected families during
this challenging time,” said MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge during the donation’s handover
ceremony at MTN headquarters in Kampala today.
“We believe that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern life, including access to essential
resources and a good livelihood.”
Mulinge said the support is part of the company’s Ambition 2025 strategy, which is dedicated to
fostering resilience and supporting communities in times of crisis.
Latest updates from the Uganda Red Cross Society indicate that more than 30 people have tragically
lost their lives, dozens hopitalised with others still missing and approximately 600-700 individuals
affected following the August.10 incident.
Robert Kwesiga, the Secretary General of Uganda Red Cross Society appreciated MTN Uganda for
always coming through to support the disaster stricken families whenever an emergency occurs.
“We have always seen MTN Come through to support, and in fact, they are always the first to respond
whenever we have disasters in the country. I have seen them in Kisoro, Bududa, Mbale, Bunambutye,
Kasese, Northern Uganda, Ntoroko, Kiryandongo, and they have responded to a number of
emergencies. The most recent COVID-19 that ravaged the country and everywhere in the world, MTN
didn’t leave Ugandans to suffer alone. We have partnered in so many ways and I greatly appreciate
you,” he said.
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Pamela Komujuni, Senior Disaster Management Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister said:
“Through the MTN Foundation, we have seen many lives touched. The Government of Uganda
through the Office of the Prime Minister works closely with the Uganda Red Cross to respond to
disasters of this nature, like the case in Kiteezi.
“Seeing corporates such as MTN come through, is a sign that Private Sector is supportive of
Humanitarian causes. We thank you and pray that others can emulate your example, so that
Ugandans can come through to support fellow Ugandans who are distressed by the incident in
Kiteezi. The Government has done something, but we can do more with your support,”
Mulinge reaffirmed MTN Uganda’s commitment to continue standing by the Ugandan people, working
alongside its partners to deliver relief aid, foster recovery, and build resilience.
MTN Uganda’s commitment to community support has been evident over the past decade, including
crucial aid during landslides and flooding in various parts of the country as significant contributions
during the coronavirus pandemic.
