MTN Mobile Money Uganda has officially kicked off the 2026 edition of its Win School Fees with MoMo campaign with a public launch at Old Taxi Park, marking the third consecutive year of the initiative that has transformed how Ugandan families approach school fees payments.
The event, attended by Keith Tukei, Chief Commercial Officer, alongside Jemima Kariuki, Chief Product Officer of MTN Mobile Money Uganda, brought together parents, guardians, and members of the public in a celebration that saw the announcement of the campaign’s first winners for 2026.
Tonny Magomu and Emmanuel Ssenkatuuka became the first beneficiaries of the 2026 campaign, each winning school fees for a full year. Magomu, who has been consistently paying school fees through MoMo for his daughters over the past year, expressed profound relief at the win.
His daughter Hazel, currently in Senior Two, described the moment as a blessing for their family. The emotional handover at Old Taxi Park set the tone for what promises to be the campaign’s most impactful year yet.
In addition to the major winners, MTN MoMo handed out instant prizes to members of the public who attended the launch, creating an atmosphere of excitement and possibility that reflected the campaign’s core mission of making education more accessible and less financially burdensome for Ugandan families.
This year’s campaign builds on a strong foundation of success. In 2025 alone, MTN MoMo supported over 70 winners across the country, distributing more than UGX 150 million in school fees.
Beyond the monetary prizes, the campaign also provided scholastic materials to thousands of students throughout the year, reinforcing MoMo’s commitment to supporting education at multiple levels.
The 2026 edition takes this commitment even further. While parents and guardians continue to have the opportunity to win school fees for a full year by simply paying through MoMo, this year introduces a significant addition for schools.
Educational institutions that register to collect school fees through the MoMo platform now stand a chance to win a school van, a prize designed to support daily operations and improve service delivery to students and communities.
The campaign offers multiple pathways for participation. Parents and guardians can pay school fees directly using the MoMo App or by dialing 16580#. Every payment made through MoMo automatically enters them into the draw to win school fees for a full year.
The simplicity of the process ensures that families across Uganda, regardless of location, can participate and benefit.
For schools and bursars, the value proposition extends beyond the chance to win a van. Educational institutions that register to collect fees through MoMo benefit from faster reconciliation, improved payment tracking, and safer cashless transactions.
This shift to digital collection enables more efficient and secure management of school fees, reducing administrative burden and improving financial transparency.
Additionally, MTN MoMo continues to promote its School Fees Loans as a key component of the campaign. These loans provide flexible support to parents and guardians, allowing them to pay school fees on time and ensuring that children remain in school without interruption.
Customers can apply for a school fees loan directly on the MoMo platform, and every loan payment also counts as an entry into the campaign.
The loan facility addresses a critical gap in educational financing, offering dignity and flexibility to families who may face temporary cash flow challenges.
By integrating the loan option into the broader campaign, MoMo demonstrates its understanding of the complex financial realities that many Ugandan families navigate during the school fees season.
