Airtel Africa Foundation and ChildFund have partnered in a KSh 37million project that will enable 1,500 Marigat leaners in Baringo County to benefit from the learning, water and sanitation infrastructure project.This project is aimed at improving learning environments and access to water and sanitation infrastructure, The ground-breaking of the initiative has been done by Airtel Money Kenya, through the Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with ChildFund.
Dubbed Building Brighter Futures, the project will support learners at Marigat Integrated Day and Boarding Primary School and Marigat Special School for the Visually Impaired.
Across both schools, the project will deliver a range of educational and WASH infrastructure, including 13 classrooms, 29 toilets, a fully equipped ICT lab, library renovation, and construction of a boys’ dormitory and a 30-point handwashing station.
“At Airtel Money, we understand the importance of creating access and opportunity, and that commitment extends beyond financial services to supporting the communities we serve. For the community in Marigat, we are addressing some of these practical barriers so that learners can spend more time focusing on their education, development and future,” said Airtel Money Kenya Acting Managing Director Bonke Michael.
The intervention comes at a time when access to safe water remains a significant challenge across Baringo County, with nearly 80% of the county classified as arid and semi-arid land. These conditions continue to affect the availability and reliability of water for many communities, with the County Government targeting an increase in water access to an average of 52% by the end of 2027.
“Our commitment to communities is anchored on education, digital inclusion and creating opportunities for young people to thrive. In Marigat, we are bringing these priorities to life by investing in better learning environments, water and sanitation, as well as ICT facilities, devices and connectivity. We want learners and teachers to have the tools they need to access information, build digital skills and prepare for the opportunities of tomorrow. This is part of our continued commitment to create meaningful and lasting impact to communities across Kenya,” said Airtel Kenya Managing Director Djibril Tobe.
Water availability across the schools will be strengthened through pipeline extensions, solar-powered pumps and water storage, while handwashing stations and gender-segregated, disability-friendly sanitation facilities will improve hygiene for learners and teachers.
“At ChildFund, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. For many children in underserved communities, particularly those living with disabilities, barriers to quality education can be significant. Through this partnership, we are helping address some of those barriers by improving access to learning facilities, safe water, sanitation and digital resources. These investments go beyond infrastructure; they create opportunities for children to participate fully in education, develop their potential and look to the future with confidence,” said ChildFund Kenya Programs and Sponsorship Director, Eric Oyoo.
The Marigat project is part of a wider partnership between these institutions that will benefit over 2,000 learners across four public schools in Baringo, Wajir and Garissa counties. In Garissa County, the initiative will support Garissa School for the Deaf and Catholic Integrated Primary and Junior School in Wajir County.
Airtel Kenya
It is one of the 14 operations that Airtel Africa runs in Africa since November 2010, following the acquisition of Zain by Bharti Airtel, earlier in June the same year. Airtel is dedicated to delivering unparalleled connectivity and empowering experiences to its valued customers across Kenya.
It has established itself as a leading telecommunications brand, offering a wide range of services including mobile voice, data, SMS, enterprise solutions and mobile money services. Its robust network infrastructure ensures seamless connectivity, allowing customers to stay connected with their loved ones, access information, and explore endless possibilities, giving them a reason to imagine. www.airtelkenya.com/
Airtel Money Kenya is a fast-growing mobile money services provider in Kenya. The company strives to offer Kenyans seamless, convenient, and value-for-money mobile money services. Airtel Money Kenya separated from its parent company, Airtel Networks Kenya Limited, in 2022, allowing the company to better serve its customers.
It offers its customers instant, secure, and borderless transactions, bridging the financial inclusion gap in Kenya. The company is a fully owned subsidiary of Airtel Africa PLC, licensed and regulated by the Communications Authority of Kenya and the Central Bank of Kenya as a Payment Service Provider (PSP). https://www.airtelkenya.com/
ABOUT CHILDFUND
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization working in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources, and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled, and safe. In Kenya, ChildFund reaches approximately 3.1 million children and families through programs in education, health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), child protection, livelihoods, environmental sustainability, and emergency response. https://www.childfund.org/
ABOUT AIRTEL AFRICA FOUNDATION
Airtel Africa Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries in Africa. Our mission is to empower Africa through Financial Inclusion, Education, Environmental Protection and Digital Inclusion. https://www.airtel.africa/
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