MTN Uganda, in its ongoing commitment to supporting religious initiatives of national significance, has officially handed over a donation of Ugx 20,000,000 to Nebbi Diocese in preparation for this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations. The handover ceremony took place today, May 2nd, symbolizing MTN’s solidarity with the Catholic community as they lead the commemoration of the Uganda Martyrs.
Mildred Nsinda Kasirye, MTN Uganda’s Trade Marketing Manager flanked by Brian Kagwisagye, MTN Uganda’s North Regional Business Manager congratulated Nebbi Diocese on the meticulous preparations undertaken for this historic event. He remarked, “Together we are unstoppable, and MTN is honored to stand alongside Nebbi Diocese as they lead this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations. Religious institutions play an integral role in nurturing communities and pledge our continued support which underscore our shared values of resilience, unity, and community empowerment.”
The donation from MTN aims to facilitate the smooth organization of the Martyrs’ Day festivities, which hold profound significance in Uganda’s religious landscape. As the faithful gather at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine to honor the memory of the 45 martyrs, both Catholic and Anglican, MTN’s contribution will contribute to ensuring a memorable and spiritually enriching experience for pilgrims.
In line with MTN’s ethos of empowering communities, Nebbi Diocese has been allocated a MoMo Fundraising Code, 190139 in the names of Nebbi Catholic Diocese, allowing faithful individuals to contribute towards the Martyrs’ Day preparations. This initiative underscores MTN’s commitment to leveraging technology for social good and facilitating broader community participation in meaningful events.
Responding to MTN’s gesture of goodwill, Bishop Raphael p’Mony Wokorach of Nebbi Catholic Diocese expressed heartfelt gratitude, stating, “I would like to thank MTN for their generous assistance towards this monumental event. The significance of Martyrs’ Day transcends our individual efforts, and support such as this deserves our utmost appreciation. Together, let us continue to serve the Lord and commemorate the enduring faith of the Uganda Martyrs.”
In addition to financial support, MTN will also provide the pilgrims with refreshments and 500 reflector jackets for their safety as they make their pilgrimage by foot to the Namugongo Catholic Shrine in Central Uganda, ahead of the Martyrs Day celebrations. Furthermore, MTN will sponsor the broadcast of activities leading up to Martyrs’ Day celebrations, as well as the proceedings of the actual day on local TV stations, enabling wider participation in the celebrations remotely.
As Uganda commemorates the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Uganda Martyrs by Pope Paul VI on October 18, 1964, this year’s theme, “As for me and my Household, we shall serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15), resonates deeply with the enduring legacy of faith and sacrifice exemplified by the Martyrs.
MTN Uganda remains committed to fostering partnerships that promote unity, spirituality, and cultural heritage, reflecting the company’s ethos of making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves.
