Ministry of ICT donates 200 tablets to MLTC

2 July 2025, 6:29 pm

By Jonex Babulya

The use of technology in rural areas of Uganda is growing rapidly, particularly in Kasese district.

The government, through the Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance, under the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has donated tablets to residents living along the Ugandan border in Mpondwe Lhubiriha Town Council (MLTC) to enhance communication in the area.

A total of 200 tablets were distributed to residents yesterday during a handover ceremony held at Bwera Primary Teachers’ College. The tablets were secured through the efforts of the Minister of State for National Guidance, Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga.

While handing over the devices, Hon. Kabbyanga urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the ICT tools, emphasising their potential to improve communication and access to government services.

Mr Jude Mulindwa from UCC explained that the tablets were secured through the efforts of Hon. Kabbyanga specifically to help bridge the communication gap in the region and enable residents to monitor government programmes and services.

Swizin Mbusa, Head Prefect at Bwera Secondary School, and Fedrine Kyakimwa, Head Prefect at St Charles Vocational Secondary School, Kasanga, both commended Hon Kabbyanga for providing such valuable resources to the youth.

Sadadi Baluku, Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement Youth League in Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council, praised the initiative, stating that the tablets would significantly improve their access to timely information.