Airtel staff led by their Managing Director, manoj murali (back 4th R), Staff from St. Ponsiano Kyamula Primary School led by their Head Teacher, Mr. Ojulong Francis (Green Suit), students and parents from St. Ponsiano Kyamula Primary School sharing a photo moment at the awarding of the 14 top-performing pupils in four of their adopted schools in the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results. The event was held at the Airtel Uganda offices, underscoring the importance of collaboration between the private sector and educational institutions in fostering a conducive learning environment.
KAMPALA – 14 top-performing Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) Pupils, in four of Airtel Uganda’s adopted schools under the Adopt a School program have received start-up kits to start their Secondary School journey.
For the 9th Year running, Airtel Uganda has rewarded top PLE performers with a secondary school start-up kit as they advance to the next level of their education journey.
The winners were from Sseke Primary School in Lwengo District, Nanfugaki Primary School in Iganga, Ndeeba Church of Uganda Primary School in Kayunga District, and St. Ponsiano Kyamula Primary School in Makindye
Airtel Uganda Managing Director, Manoj Murali, congratulated the learners, teachers, and the entire school community in all four schools under Airtel’s Adopt a School program for their commendable performance in the recently announced PLE results.
“We are pleased to reward our top performers with a secondary school start-up kit which comprises a suitcase, mattress, pillow, bedsheets, mosquito net, school bag, scholastic materials, Airtel branded goodies, and other essentials for their upcoming journey into secondary school which underlines commitment to supporting initiatives that promote education, empower communities, and create lasting positive change.” manoj said.
“We recognize the importance of access to education and we have consistently strived to foster partnerships where we can positively contribute to the communities we serve under our Airtel Cares, Corporate Social Responsibility program, where we touch lives across three key pillars of education, financial inclusion and health.”
Under Education, Airtel has formed several partnerships to foster digital education in underserved communities. In 2021, Airtel teamed up with UNICEF to roll out digital learning for children by connecting schools to the internet and ensuring free access to learning platforms in Uganda and other Airtel Operating Countries, to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.
The head teacher of St. Ponsiano Kyamula Primary School Ojulong Francis saluted Airtel for rewarding the top performers.
“Every year we look forward to this celebration as it affirms the collective effort of our students, teachers, parents, and all those who play a crucial role in shaping the path of success for these young minds,” Ojulong said.
“We are grateful to Airtel Uganda’s commitment towards emphasizing the culture of academic excellence at the adopted schools and ensuring that our children continue through school without any hindrances.”
Besides the Adopt a School program, Airtel partnered with UNICEF to extend digital learning to select schools like St. Mary’s Assumpta Girls School in Uganda by donating computers and a 5G internet connection.
The company also partnered with telecom tower infrastructure company ATC Uganda to promote access to education through digital community centers in Uganda and this collaboration, eight digital communities have been established across the country as part of its, Access to Education project, which will see different public libraries across the country equipped with computers and connected to the internet for ICT skilling in various communities.
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