Airtel Kenya and ATC Kenya have revealed a three-year collaboration aimed at delivering crucial internet and educational connectivity services to 50 primary schools across Kenya.
This collaboration between Airtel Kenya and ATC Kenya underscores the commitment to bridging the digital divide while empowering communities in various sub-sectors such as health, education, security, financial inclusion, and connectivity.
It involves installing, upgrading, and refurbishing ICT labs and classes within the schools, providing monthly data bundles, television sets, laptops and other digital devices to facilitate internet access.
In welcoming the partnership, Ashish Malhotra, Airtel Kenya Managing Director said access to quality education is a fundamental right for every child. He added that it was imperative to address challenges hindering learning opportunity, hence the mobile operator embraced partnerships to ensure every child has access to essential education.
“Additionally, we are expanding our network across Kenya to provide fast and reliable internet to these schools,” he said
As part of the pilot programme, educators will receive training on how to use the technology for teaching. ICT clubs will be established with volunteers’ support and necessary hardware will be provided.
George Odenyo, ATC Kenya Chief Executive Officer, said, “We work with our partners to ensure that our Digital Communities are established to equip users with connected spaces that employ the use of technology for digital equity and literacy, as well as career upskilling which are geared towards enhancing the lives of community members.”
