Ecobank Kenya has earmarked KES 1 million to improve digital learning facilities at Thamuru Primary School in Thika, benefiting more than 300 learners.

The funding covers a full refurbishment of the school’s computer laboratory and the provision of 25 new desktop computers, together with textbooks and stationery to enhance the learning environment.

The project forms part of Ecobank Day 2026, themed “Building Tomorrow’s Skills Today”, reflecting the bank’s broader commitment to education and digital literacy.

Ecobank Kenya Managing Director Rebecca Mbithi said the bank views education as a powerful tool for community transformation and an investment in the future of Kenyan communities.

The initiative was launched ahead of World Children’s Day on 20 November, underscoring the importance of digital skills for children’s development.

Kenya is among many countries grappling with gaps in digital education infrastructure, prompting the need for initiatives such as this to improve learners’ access to technology.

Scale of the digital divide globally

UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union estimate that about 1.3 billion children aged 3 to 17 worldwide lack home internet access, highlighting the broader challenge that digital‑learning investments aim to address.