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Kenneth Kiddu, MTN Uganda’s General Manager Business Intelligence, putting at the 18th hole during the MTN March Quarterly tee
- MTN Uganda successfully hosted the March Quarterly Tee, celebrating women’s participation in golf and unveiling the Samsung S25 series.
- Female golfers benefited from exclusive green fees cashback, courtesy of MTN MoMo, reinforcing MTN’s commitment to promoting women’s inclusion in the sport.
- The “19th Hole” Celebration featured exciting entertainment, surprise challenges, and an awards ceremony for the event’s best performers.
- The MTN Uganda CFO, Andrew Bugembe, represented CEO Sylvia Mulinge at the event, emphasizing the company’s commitment to supporting sports and innovation.
Monday 25th March 2025 – Entebbe, Uganda: MTN Uganda, in collaboration with Entebbe Club, successfully hosted the MTN March Quarterly Tee, an event that celebrated women in golf while marking the official launch of the Samsung S25 series in Uganda. The tournament, held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Entebbe Club, highlighted MTN Uganda’s ongoing efforts to empower women in sports and bring cutting-edge technology to its customers.
MTN Uganda continues to strengthen its partnership with Entebbe Club, reinforcing its role in nurturing the growth of women’s golf.
As part of MTN Uganda’s commitment to gender inclusion in sports, the company offered green fees cashback to female golfers who participated in the event. This initiative aimed to encourage greater female participation in golf and aligns with MTN’s broader mission of ‘Together, our passion is Unstoppable.’
Songstress Iryn Namubiru lit up the MTN Quarterly Tee with her evergreen songs
The launch of the Samsung S25 series was a key highlight of the event, showcasing MTN Uganda’s partnership with Samsung to provide cutting-edge smartphones with competitive pricing and flexible financing options. Customers who purchase the Samsung S25 from MTN Uganda will receive 600 MTN-to-MTN minutes, 100 minutes to all networks, 300 MTN-to-MTN SMSs, and 5GB of free internet as part of the exclusive launch offer. Additionally, the devices can be financed with an initial deposit and monthly installment plans over five months, making premium technology more accessible to Ugandans.
The MC of the night, Malaika with Marvin Kagoro as he answers the trivia question to win the Samsung S25 at the MTN Quarterly Tee
Moses Buye, Samsung Country Manager Uganda, highlighted the impact of this collaboration, saying:
“Our partnership with MTN Uganda and SAGE underscores our shared commitment to empowering Ugandans through cutting-edge technology and seamless connectivity. With this collaboration, we expect to grow our presence in the premium smartphone category by 30%, ensuring more customers can experience the power of the Galaxy S25.”
Female golfers were at the heart of the festivities, with special giveaways and an all-women entertainment lineup.
Speaking on behalf of MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Sylvia Mulinge, MTN Uganda Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bugembe emphasized the company’s commitment to fostering sports and innovation. “Golf is a game of precision, patience, and passion, qualities that align with MTN’s mission to support unstoppable Ugandans in their endeavors. Our partnership with Entebbe Golf Club and Samsung underscores our dedication to both empowering women in sports and delivering world-class technology to our customers,” he said.
MTN Uganda’s Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Bugembe speaking on behalf of MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Sylvia Mulinge, emphasized the company’s commitment to fostering sports and innovation.
L-R. Moses Buye, Samsung Country Manager Uganda with Amar Thakrar, CEO of Transtel and Sage with representatives from Samsung at the MTN March Quarterly Tee
The event culminated in a lively 19th hole celebration, featuring top-tier entertainment, surprise challenges, and the much-anticipated awards ceremony recognizing the tournament’s best performers. Female golfers were at the heart of the festivities, with special giveaways and an all-women entertainment lineup with Malaika hosting and Iryn Namubiru serenading the golfers, creating an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
L-R Jovia Tugume, the Lady Captain Entebbe Club, Malaika, the MC of the night, Justina Icabala, the MTN Uganda’s Business Segment Manager with Anne Abeja and other lady golfers at the MTN March Quarterly Tee at Entebbe Club.
MTN Uganda continues to strengthen its partnership with Entebbe Club, reinforcing its role in nurturing the growth of women’s golf in Uganda.
MTN Uganda continues to strengthen its partnership with Entebbe Club, reinforcing its role in nurturing the growth of women’s golf in Uganda. The March Quarterly Tee is part of a larger campaign to elevate the status of women in sports while integrating technology and innovation into Ugandans’ everyday lives.
Below are the winners of the MTN March Quarterly Tee:
| Category | Winners’ Name | Score | Prizes |
| Overall Winner | Jamil Maningi | 66 C/B | Samsung Microwave |
| Guest Winner | David Tumwesigye | 65 | |
| Seniors Winner 55+ | Tony Kisadha | 70 | Samsung Microwave |
| Group A Winner Ladies | Anne Abeja | 73 | Samsung S25 |
| Group A Runner up Ladies | Rukia Nalwoga | 74 | |
| Group B Winner Ladies | Esther Aganyira | 72 | Samsung S25 |
| Group B Runner Up Ladies | Peace Hellen | 75 | |
| Group A Winner Men | Robert Ejiku | 70 | Samsung Microwave |
| Group A Runner Up | Allan Muhereza | 71 | |
| Group B Winner | Nicholas Kebba | 68 C/B | Samsung Microwave |
| Group B Runner Up | Peter Magona | 68 | |
| Group C Winner | Mathias Kalule | 66 | Samsung Microwave |
| Group C Runner up | Ssubi Kiwanuka | 68 C/B | |
| Longest Drive Ladies | Berna Musanabera | ||
| Longest Drive Men | Albert Gitta | ||
| Nearest to the Pin Ladies | Berna Musanabera | ||
| Nearest to the Pin Men | Godwin Murungi |