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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>M-Kopa Uganda has unveiled \u201cMore Than a Phone\u201d, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering everyday Ugandans through smartphones bundled with life-changing benefits including health insurance, affordable credit, and device protection.<\/b><\/p>\n

The program targets communities that traditionally face barriers to digital access and financial services.<\/p>\n

For thousands of Ugandans who earn a living one day at a time, owning a quality smartphone has often remained out of reach due to high upfront costs, expensive repairs, and limited access to financial tools.<\/p>\n

M-KOPA\u2019s innovative model addresses these challenges by offering flexible daily payment plans aligned with how most Ugandans earn, making smartphones accessible to market vendors, boda-boda riders, and casual workers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is about walking alongside our customers and recognising their realities. A cracked screen or unexpected medical bill shouldn\u2019t derail someone\u2019s progress,\u201d explained Brendah Nambalirwa, general manager of M-KOPA Uganda.<\/p>\n

Through a partnership with the Insurtech company Turaco, every M-Kopa smartphone comes with free hospital cover.<\/p>\n

Customers maintaining an 80% repayment rate can receive up to Shs750,000 in hospitalisation cover per year, with a nightly reimbursement of Shs 25,000 for up to 30 nights. In addition, users are guaranteed one free screen repair during their loan period, with a quick 10-day turnaround, ensuring minor accidents don\u2019t disrupt communication or business.<\/p>\n

For community members like Grace Namukasa, a vegetable vendor in Kalerwe Market, the initiative has been transformative.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore M-Kopa, I used a small feature phone. I couldn\u2019t access online markets or mobile banking. Now I can order supplies, communicate with my customers on WhatsApp, and even send money to my children at school,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

M-Kopa has already financed smartphones for hundreds of thousands of Ugandans, bridging the gap between digital inclusion and financial empowerment.<\/p>\n

The program supports Uganda\u2019s broader vision of inclusive growth, ensuring that Every Day Earners are not left behind in the country\u2019s digital transformation.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal has always been to unlock real, tangible progress in the lives of our customers,\u201d Nambalirwa added.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy bundling health insurance and device protection into every smartphone, we are ensuring that people are not just connected, but safe, productive, and secure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Initiatives like \u201cMore Than a Phone\u201d are redefining innovation in Uganda, proving that technology is not just about gadgets\u2014it is about changing lives and building resilience among everyday citizens.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Uganda<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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