Ecobank Kenya equips Thamuru Primary School with 25 computers in KES 1 million investment
Ecobank Kenya has committed KES 1 million to Thamuru Primary School in a move to upgrade the school’s learning facilities that is set to benefit over 300 learners.
The investment has facilitated the refurbishment of the school’s computer laboratory and the installation of 25 desktop computers. To improve the overall learning environment, the bank also provided textbooks and stationery to the school.
The initiative was launched as part of the Ecobank Day 2026 edition, held under the theme “ Building Tomorrow’s Skills Today,” which prioritizes equipping young people with digital skills in the technology–driven economy.
“Education remains one of the most powerful tools for creating opportunities and transforming communities. We believe that investing in education today is an investment in the future of our communities. Through the Ecobank Foundation, we are transforming lives across Africa through initiatives focused on health, education and financial empowerment,” said Ecobank Kenya Managing Director Rebecca Mbithi.
The investment is aimed at bridging the gap of unequal access to digital learning resources among learners from underserved communities.
According to UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union ( ITU), approximately 1.3 billion children aged 3-17 globally lack access to the internet at their homes, highlighting the scale of the digital divide.
“Over the last eight years, Ecobank Day has provided an opportunity for us to make a lasting difference in the communities we serve. Through our support for Thamuru Primary School, we hope to contribute to an environment where learners can access the resources they need to expand their knowledge, develop digital skills and build a strong foundation for their future,” she added.
The 2026 initiative was held ahead of World Children’s Day on November 20, reinforcing the significance of improving children’s access to education, technology and opportunities to develop future–ready skills.
The bank has also rolled out other education–focused initiatives through its partnership with Heritage of Faith and Hope Children’s Centre in Mlolongo, which the bank adopted in 2023 as part of Ecobank Group’s three–year Transforming Africa Through Education campaign.
The programme has benefited 137 students from the expansion of the computer laboratory, full secondary school scholarships for seven students, mentorship and digital literacy programmes, as well as the provision of learning materials and essential resources.
Additionally, in 2025 the bank contributed towards the construction and equipping of a science laboratory at the centre’s school, extending its support beyond learning to science education.
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