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The project, which will initially be rolled out as a pilot project at 10 learning institutions, involves installing, upgrading, and refurbishing ICT labs and classes.
Other perks are monthly data bundles, television sets, laptops, and other digital devices to facilitate internet access.
“We believe access to quality education is a fundamental right for every child. It’s imperative to address challenges hindering learning opportunities,” Airtel Kenya Managing Director Ashish Malhotra said during the partnership launch at Mihango Primary School in Embakasi, Nairobi.
“This is why we embrace partnerships to ensure every child has access to essential education, preparing them for a bright future,” he added.
“Additionally, we are expanding our network across Kenya to provide fast and reliable internet to these schools.”
As part of the pilot program, teachers 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, among other activities, which will create a digital platform for learners to improve learning and access to information.
“ATC Kenya works with its partners to ensure that its 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,” ATC Kenya CEO George Odenyo stated.
In 2021, Airtel Africa partnered with UNICEF to connect over 1 million learners in 14 countries across Africa to online learning resources by 2027.
Meanwhile, American Tower, through its Digital Communities program, has established more than 500 digital communities, serving more than 600,000 people across 16 countries over the past decade.
