Stanbic Bank Uganda and ATC Uganda have unveiled a strategic partnership to establish Digital Community spaces focused on equipping youth with practical technology and financial skills.
The initiative, launched at Katwe Noor Secondary School, will create three Digital Community centres designed to give young Ugandans access to technology, digital literacy training, innovation platforms and financial education.
Speaking at the launch, Samuel Mwogeza described the partnership as more than a corporate agreement, calling it a long-term investment in Uganda’s workforce and economic transformation.
“Today is not simply about signing an MoU. It is about expanding opportunity, opening doors and creating pathways that are practical and accessible for young people,” Mwogeza said.
The programme aligns with Stanbic Bank Uganda’s purpose statement, “Uganda is our home, we drive her growth,” and reflects growing recognition that digital capability is now essential for participation in the modern economy.
Under the partnership, Stanbic Bank Uganda will invest $18,000 over the next two years to support the rollout and sustainability of the Digital Communities programme.
Beyond Kampala, the initiative will also be extended to Abia Seed School and Gulu University in the Acholi sub-region.
ATC Uganda Chief Executive Officer Dorothy Ssemanda Kabagambe said the programme is specifically designed to improve employability, entrepreneurship and innovation among young people, particularly young women.
“This initiative is not just about infrastructure. It is about enabling capability. It is about giving young people the tools and confidence to participate, create, compete and ultimately earn,” she said.
The launch also honoured the late Pauline Mbayah through Project Pauline, an initiative recognising her contribution to youth empowerment and the establishment of Digital Communities across the region.
Representing Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director Nyombi Thembo, Alfred Bwogere commended Stanbic Bank and ATC Uganda for supporting government efforts to prepare Ugandan youth for the digital economy.
He emphasized that strong collaboration between the private sector, educational institutions and government is essential to ensure no young person is left behind as Uganda accelerates its digital transformation agenda.
Katwe Noor Secondary School was selected as the first Digital Community site because of its growing reputation for innovation and enterprise development.
The school previously participated in the Stanbic National Schools Championship, where students demonstrated entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills.
Diana Ondoga said youth empowerment remains central to the bank’s Positive Impact agenda, which focuses on financial inclusion, enterprise development and skills creation.
She encouraged students to fully utilise the new facility as a platform for learning, experimentation and innovation.
“The future will favour those who are adaptable, digitally capable and committed to continuous learning,” Ondoga noted.
The partnership is expected to strengthen Uganda’s digital ecosystem while opening new pathways for young people to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven economy.
