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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Airtel Uganda has together with Huawei extended the opportunities of the internet to teachers, health workers, social workers and local leaders in Kanungu District by connecting them with 200 smartphones.<\/b><\/p>\n

The initiative aims to empower these vital community members with, smart devices, internet connectivity, transforming the way they serve and impact their communities.<\/p>\n

The event, held in Kanungu, featured a keynote address from Airtel Uganda\u2019s legal and regulatory director, Dennis Kakonge, who emphasized the transformative power of the internet when used for productive activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn today\u2019s fast-paced world, access to information and seamless communication is vital for personal and community development. Airtel Uganda understands the transformative potential of smartphones, which is why we are proud to be at the forefront of providing affordable services,\u201d Kakonge remarked.<\/p>\n

The smartphones distributed to teachers, health workers, social workers and local leaders are loaded with 5 GB of Airtel data every month for three months.<\/p>\n

This allocation aims to harness the life-changing power of affordable and seamless connectivity, enabling educators to access resources, healthcare providers to provide better services, and local leaders to coordinate community projects more efficiently.<\/p>\n

The event was honoured by the presence of Dr.Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, who has played a pivotal role in implementing policy reforms and direction to make connectivity more accessible and affordable.<\/p>\n

This reflects Uganda\u2019s commitment to digital inclusivity and fostering innovation, making this initiative possible.<\/p>\n

Airtel Uganda expressed gratitude to Huawei, its partner in this venture, for their unwavering support in making this initiative a reality.<\/p>\n

Kakonge urged the beneficiaries to use these devices responsibly and drive positive change in their lives and communities.<\/p>\n

The event marked a significant step in Airtel Uganda\u2019s mission to connect communities, enhance learning, and improve social service delivery.<\/p>\n

The Minister for ICT thanked the partners for this initiative and urged them to extend this to other hard-to-reach areas across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cA smartphone is a tool of change. As government we shall continue to explore partnerships that will accelerate the connectivity of everyone. We are also exploring avenues for reducing tax rates on devices so that we can achieve this faster, as envisaged in the National Development Plan III,\u201d Dr. Baryomunsi remarked.<\/p>\n

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