Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Amina Zawedde (Centre) receiving the computers from the Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at dfcu Bank, Helena Mayanja (Left) and dfcu Foundation Executive Director Mabel Ndawula (Right)Uganda’s efforts to close the digital gap received a significant boost after dfcu Bank, through the dfcu Foundation, donated 100 desktop computers to the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in a partnership aimed at expanding digital education and empowering underserved communities with critical technology skills.The computers, handed over at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa on July 22, will be distributed to selected schools across the country, giving learners access to digital learning resources and practical ICT skills needed to compete in an increasingly technology-driven economy.The donation is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry and the dfcu Foundation in 2024 to advance Uganda’s digital transformation agenda through digital literacy, innovation, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.Officials said the initiative will help narrow the country’s digital divide by improving access to technology in underserved schools while preparing young people for opportunities in the digital economy.Speaking at the handover ceremony, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at dfcu Bank, Helena Mayanja, said access to technology has become a prerequisite for economic participation, adding that the partnership is creating opportunities for more Ugandans to learn, innovate and build sustainable livelihoods.She said the donation reflects dfcu’s commitment to investing in the knowledge and skills that will shape Uganda’s future workforce and demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when the private sector and government work together.“We are grateful to the Ministry for its leadership and partnership in creating opportunities for more Ugandans to participate in the digital economy. Many of the opportunities that shape the future begin with access to knowledge, technology and skills. Through this donation, we are investing in that foundation and helping young people gain the tools they need to learn, innovate and build sustainable livelihoods. This partnership demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when the private sector and government work together around a common purpose,” she said.Helena Mayanja,Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at dfcu Bank, speaking at the eventdfcu Foundation Executive Director, Mabel Ndawula said the initiative reflects the Foundation’s commitment to equipping people with capabilities that can drive long-term economic participation.“Digital inclusion is not only about access to technology; it is also about ensuring people have the skills and confidence to use it effectively. By combining digital literacy, entrepreneurship development and financial education, we are helping more Ugandans unlock economic opportunities and build resilient businesses. We look forward to growing this partnership and extending its reach to even more communities,” she said.Mabel Ndawula, dfcu Foundation Executive Director, making her remarksReceiving the computers, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Amina Zawedde, said the donation translates the Ministry’s partnership with the dfcu Foundation into tangible results that will benefit learners across the country.She said the computers would strengthen teaching, learning and innovation while supporting the implementation of Uganda’s Digital Transformation Roadmap and the National Development Plan IV.Zawedde stressed that government cannot deliver digital transformation alone, saying partnerships with the private sector are critical to expanding digital infrastructure, promoting innovation and ensuring more Ugandans benefit from the digital economy.Amina Zawedde, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, speaking at the eventBeyond education, the collaboration is also supporting grassroots economic development through the Parish Development Model (PDM). Under the partnership, dfcu will train Parish Chiefs and leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) in financial management to strengthen accountability and improve community development initiatives.The partnership has already produced results beyond the classroom. More than 200 innovators have completed financial literacy and business management training through the National ICT Innovation Hub, while entrepreneurs have received mentorship to improve investment readiness and business growth.The dfcu Foundation has also expanded access to its SOMA digital learning platform, offering self-paced courses in financial literacy, governance, leadership and business management, with plans to extend the programme to regional innovation hubs across Uganda.The latest donation reinforces the growing role of public-private partnerships in driving Uganda’s digital transformation, expanding educational opportunities and equipping communities with the digital and financial skills needed to thrive in the modern economy.The post dfcu, ICT Ministry Join Forces to Bridge Uganda’s Digital Divide with 100-Computer Donation appeared first on Business Focus.