MBARARA, Uganda — Letshego Uganda has donated 15 high-tech computers to St. Joseph’s University Mbarara in an effort to strengthen digital learning infrastructure and expand student access to technology.
The donation will upgrade the university’s computer laboratory, directly benefiting students across business, information technology and social sciences programs by improving research capacity, digital literacy and practical skills development.
During the handover ceremony, Roger Mugisha Shillingi, corporate affairs lead at Letshego Uganda, said education is a central pillar of the institution’s community investment strategy.
“Education is the most sustainable form of empowerment,” Shillingi said. “When we invest in digital access and academic infrastructure, we are not just equipping a lab — we are equipping future accountants, entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders. Financial inclusion begins with knowledge.”
Shillingi noted that in a rapidly digitizing economy, institutions of higher learning must be supported to prepare students for modern workforce demands, including data skills, digital fluency and analytical capability.
The company’s commitment to the university is further highlighted by its employment of Ruth Agume, a first-class degree holder and alumna of St. Joseph’s University Mbarara who now works at the Letshego head office. Company officials said her professional growth reflects the impact of combining quality education with opportunity.
Additionally, Letshego Uganda maintains a four-year educational sponsorship for Fortunate Atuhaire, a student currently in senior three at MaryHill High School.
The Rev. Deus Karemiire, vice chancellor of St. Joseph’s University Mbarara, welcomed the donation as a timely and transformative intervention for the campus.
“Digital competence is no longer optional in higher education,” Karemiire said. “These computers will significantly strengthen our teaching, research and student training environment. We are grateful to Letshego Uganda for walking with us in shaping graduates who are competitive, skilled and ready for the modern economy.”
University leadership said the upgraded lab will enhance access for hundreds of students annually. Shillingi added that the initiative is part of a broader commitment to corporate citizenship, describing it as the beginning of continued engagement with institutions building the human capital of Uganda.
The ceremony was attended by university management, students and members of the media. Letshego Uganda is a licensed financial services provider focused on inclusive finance and responsible lending.
