Safaricom Business and Peru Embassy Donate KES 500,000 to Boost Education in Kiambu
The funding enabled the school to acquire 100 desks and provide menstrual hygiene support for girls, benefiting at least 1,280 learners.
Safaricom Business , in partnership with the Embassy of Peru to Kenya, has donated KES 500,000 to Gacharage Comprehensive School in Kiambu County to improve learning conditions and promote equitable access to education.
The contribution was made under the concluded Shangwe@25 Business Promotion initiative and reflects the partners’ shared commitment to advancing quality education and creating opportunities for learners.
The funding enabled the school to acquire 100 desks and provide menstrual hygiene support for girls, benefiting at least 1,280 learners. The initiative aims to enhance the learning environment while addressing barriers that can affect school attendance and academic performance, particularly among girls.
Speaking during the handover, Peru’s Ambassador to Kenya, Romy Tincopa, highlighted the broader significance of the partnership, noting that the initiative represents a commitment to hope, dignity and opportunity for young learners.
Safaricom Business said the investment underscores its commitment to transforming lives through education by supporting initiatives that create inclusive learning environments and empower future generations. The company noted that improving access to quality educational resources contributes to stronger communities and long-term national development.
