Safaricom Foundation has funded a Kes 8.9 Million computer laboratory at Biringo SDA Secondary School in Kisii County.
The project funded by Safaricom Foundation’s Pamoja Scheme is set to enhance the learning experience while upskilling learners in digital skills.
The digital hub equipped with 39 computers, printers and projectors are set to integrate and streamline training at the institution, adding value to learners at the institution in line with the Competency Based Education (CBE) requirements.
The Pamoja Scheme by Safaricom Foundation enables Safaricom staff engage in a community project of their choice within the communities they serve.
“Technology has the unparalleled power to unlock the potential of our students by upskilling them digitally, aligning them to growing demands in technology skilling, while allowing them to deepening their research. This laboratory will integrate these learners’ studies giving them an opportunity to access quality education”, said Esther Waititu, Trustee, Safaricom Foundation.
The Foundation is also equipping teachers through a Scaling Digital Skills Program launched in 2024, aimed at supporting 35 Teacher Training Colleges with digital infrastructure.
This programme will upskill 20,000 teachers through technology to improve the quality of education across all 47 counties.
As part of its community investments, Safaricom Foundation set aside Kes 100 Million towards the Ndoto Zetu initiative which gives Kenyans to select projects they want funded in education, health and economic empowerment.
The Usamaria initiative is another project by the Foundation which supports patients from economically disadvantaged backgrounds by offsetting their medical bills in public hospitals.
