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Night Ampurire (2nd L) alongside MTN leadership, including CFO Andrew Bugembe (L), CEO Sylvia Mulinge (2nd R), and Stephen Mutana, Chief Regulatory and Administration Officer at MTN Mobile Money Services Uganda Ltd, pose in front of a brand new car loaded with watermelons and pineapples, donated in Kitoro, Entebbe, on August 27.
Night Ampurire (2nd L) with the MTN leadership team, led by CEO Sylvia Mulinge, after gifting a brand new car in Kitoro, Entebbe, on August 27.
MTN Uganda has supported Night Ampurire, a hardworking businesswoman from Entebbe, with a brand-new pickup truck to boost her fresh produce transport business.
Night Ampurire, a single mother of five, was using a worn-out vehicle that posed serious safety risks. MTN Uganda’s timely support ensures her business can thrive securely.
MTN Uganda recognizes the power of media in driving community support and extends gratitude to NTV Uganda’s editorial team for amplifying Ampurire’s story, leading to this life-changing intervention that underpins MTN Uganda’s belief that Together we’re unstoppable.
Tuesday 27th August 2024- Kampala, Uganda: In a heartwarming gesture that underscores the company’s commitment to empowering local businesses, MTN Uganda today handed over a brand-new pickup truck to Night Ampurire, a hardworking entrepreneur and single mother of five from Entebbe. The handover ceremony took place at Kitoro, Entebbe, with MTN Uganda’s Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge, presenting the car keys to Ampurire.
MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge and Trade Marketing Manager Mildred Nsinda look on as Night Ampurire, a mother and market vendor, becomes emotional beside her old vehicle at Kitoro Market in Entebbe, after the telecom company gifted her a brand new pickup truck to boost her business on August 27, 2024.
Ampurire, a single mother of five, has been a pillar in her family and community, transporting and selling fresh farm produce such as watermelons and pineapples. Since 2015, she has relied on a secondhand Nissan pickup truck registration number UAD 085B, which she purchased on an installment basis for UGX 3.5 million.
Despite her dedication and the critical role her business plays in supporting her family, Ampurire’s vehicle had fallen into a state of disrepair, making it increasingly difficult and dangerous for her to carry out her daily operations. The state of her old vehicle, which was deteriorating with each passing day, was putting her life at risk. Yet, despite these challenges, Ampurire continued to push forward, demonstrating remarkable resilience and determination.
Recently, her inspiring story of resilience and determination was featured in a widely shared news clip on national television, capturing the attention and admiration of many Ugandans, including the team at MTN Uganda, that unanimously decided to support her with a brand-new Nissan pickup truck in the spirit of MTN’s mantra, “Together we are unstoppable,” the company recognized Ampurire’s hustle and the importance of supporting small businesses that are the backbone of the local economy. MTN Uganda’s support is a testament to the belief that every hustle deserves recognition and assistance.
Speaking at the handover, Sylvia Mulinge, MTN Uganda’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “At MTN Uganda, we believe in the power of community and the importance of uplifting each other. Night Ampurire’s story is a powerful reminder of the determination and resilience that define our people. We are both honored and proud to support her journey and hope that this new pickup truck will help her expand her business and ensure her safety, and that of other road users as she continues to provide for her family and serve both her community and clientele better.”
Ampurire expressed her gratitude, saying, “This is a dream come true for me and my family. MTN Uganda has not only given me a new vehicle but also the hope and strength to keep pushing forward. I am deeply thankful for their support, and I am excited about what the future holds for my business.”
The car came with a baby car seat, a full tank of fuel and comprehensive motor-insurance.
Mulinge further thanked the team at NTV that shared Ampurire’s moving story of resilience: “MTN Uganda would also like to extend a heartfelt vote of thanks to the editorial team at NTV Uganda for bringing Night Ampurire’s story to light. Their commitment to sharing stories that matter has not only highlighted the challenges faced by hardworking entrepreneurs but has also paved the way for meaningful support and change. This partnership between media and community is vital in driving the positive impact we all strive for and it goes to show that indeed, together we are unstoppable.”
MTN Uganda remains committed to supporting the growth and development of local businesses across the country, recognizing that small and medium enterprises are crucial to the nation’s economic prosperity. Through initiatives like this, the company continues to demonstrate its dedication to the communities it serves.
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About MTN Uganda
MTN Uganda is a leading telecoms company in Uganda with a primary objective of carrying on the business of a national operator of a telecommunications network pursuant to the National Telecommunications Operator (NTO) licence granted by the Uganda Telecommunications Commission (UCC). Among our offerings are network services, digital and financial technology services, interconnect and roaming, sale of mobile devices, and MTN Mobile Money (conducted through subsidiary MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited). MTN has a presence in all 134 districts of Uganda. Services are delivered through a network of over 170,000 MoMo agents, 292,000 MoMo merchants, 200 service stores and 13 main distributors. For the full year period ended December 31, 2023, MTN Uganda had 19.5 million subscribers, 12.1 million MoMo users, and 8.2 million active data users. Visit us at www.mtn.co.ug or follow us on www.youtube.com/mtnug and www.twitter.com/mtnug for assistance.
About MTN Group
Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our 240 million customers in 21 countries in Africa and the Middle East. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code “MTN.” We are pursuing our Ambition 2021 strategy, focusing on growth in data, fintech, and digital businesses.