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The app allows anyone with a smartphone phone to instantly request for garbage collection and is connected to the nearest available garbage truck collectors in their communities.

MTN Uganda achieved a Speed Score of 34.55, providing faster internet speeds to its users compared to other major mobile providers who registered 32.21 and 4.34 as their Speed Score.

He said the high cost of the internet has also hindered teachers interested in sharpening their skills and knowledge from acquiring the much-needed education.

The MTN foundation has earmarked UGX 1.5 billion towards this initiative this year in line with the corporate social responsibility agenda to boost the livelihoods of the communities in which MTN operates.

Walter Omach, who emerged the winner in the male category, took one hour and 13 minutes to complete the race followed by Charles Okema who emerged second.

MTN Uganda’s partnership with the Ker Kwaro Acholi in the bicycle race competition is hinged on an ongoing partnership signed in 2019 but delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

ISO 27001 certification shows that MTN Uganda has adequate security controls to safeguard and protect all customers’ data.

On his part, Somdev Sen, the MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) noted the company’s unwavering passion for Uganda’s football, over its years of operating in the country.

MTN has been ranked as having the best network in Uganda for both data and voice in 2022 following an independent network test from a global firm, Rohde & Schwarz.

The MTN Uganda-sponsored Acholi Heritage Bicycle Races are also ongoing in seven other districts within the Ker Kwaro Acholi that include; Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Nwoya, Pader and Omoro.

Local telecommunication devices and airtime solutions provider Simba Telecom has confirmed plans to enhance its market presence and effectiveness by improving its retail distribution capacity.

The app emerged as the third in the 2022 MTN MoMo Hackathon and was rewarded with US$2000 to execute the solution.