Learners at Bar Anding’o Primary School in Kisumu County are set to improve their education outcomes after the M-PESA Foundation carried out the renovation and construction of infrastructure worth KES 11.3 million.
The Foundation renovated 12 classrooms, constructed and equipped a kitchen and constructed 2 blocks of latrines. The school further received 300 lockers as well as furniture for teaching staff in a bid to empower both learners and teachers. The renovations have resolved the challenge of dilapidated infrastructure which caused congestion among learners.
“At M-PESA Foundation, we believe in investing in our communities, and we have worked with various partners to impact millions of Kenyans across the country. Education is one of the most pressing issues that are critical for socioeconomic development. We want to expand education opportunities by supporting schools with infrastructure, focusing on the neediest cases,” said Mr. John Ohaga, Trustee, M-PESA Foundation.
Since its inception in 2010, the M-PESA Foundation’s education programmes have benefitted over 1.3 million learners in all 47 counties through initiatives such as the M-PESA Foundation Academy, which enrols disadvantaged children. The Foundation also renovates schools to enable access to education in all counties.
In the next three years, three million learners are expected to benefit from M-PESA Foundation initiatives, including a scholarship programme for senior school students and a comprehensive technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programme that will contribute to improving employability among the youth.
