Safaricom Foundation launches 500-school programme with KSh95 million Kihate project
By WMW
Safaricom Foundation has launched an ambitious programme to construct and upgrade 500 schools across Kenya’s 47 counties over the next five years, beginning with a KSh95 million infrastructure project at Kihate Primary School in Mukurweni, Nyeri County.
The groundbreaking ceremony held yesterday was attended by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, highlighting collaboration between the government, the private sector and local communities in improving learning infrastructure.
Speaking during the event, Kagwe urged alumni associations to play a greater role in transforming their former schools by mobilising resources to improve infrastructure, mentorship and learning opportunities.
He said investing in education was one of the most meaningful ways of shaping future generations and preserving the legacy of schools.
Kagwe also commended the M-PESA Foundation, chaired by Joseph Ogutu, for committing to the nationwide school improvement programme, describing it as a transformative investment that will provide safe, modern and dignified learning environments for thousands of learners.
“We are not building for ourselves; we are building for the generations to come. Every classroom we build today lays the foundation for a stronger, more prosperous Kenya tomorrow,” he said.
The KSh95 million Kihate Primaries School project is the first under the nationwide initiative and is expected to improve access to quality education while strengthening partnerships in the education sector.
Some of the moments as captured in pictures
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