Ecobank Kenya has invested Sh1 million in digital learning infrastructure at Thamuru Primary School in Thika, providing 25 desktop computers and refurbished laboratory facilities expected to benefit more than 300 learners.
The investment, announced on November 10, 2026, also includes textbooks and stationery to improve the learning environment. The initiative was undertaken as part of Ecobank Day 2026, held under the theme “Building Tomorrow’s Skills Today”.
Ecobank Kenya Managing Director Rebecca Mbithi said the investment reflects the bank’s focus on education as a tool for expanding opportunities and supporting community development.
“Education remains one of the most powerful tools for creating opportunities and transforming communities. We believe that investing in education today is an investment in the future of our communities,” Mbithi said.
She added that the Ecobank Foundation supports initiatives across Africa focused on health, education and financial empowerment.
Ecobank expands digital literacy initiatives
The investment comes amid persistent gaps in access to digital learning resources. According to UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union, approximately 1.3 billion children aged three to 17 globally do not have internet access at home, highlighting the scale of the digital divide.
While the Thamuru Primary School project focuses on computer access and learning materials, the longer-term impact will depend on how effectively the equipment is integrated into classroom instruction and whether learners receive consistent opportunities to develop practical digital skills.
“Over the last eight years, Ecobank Day has provided an opportunity for us to make a lasting difference in the communities we serve,” Mbithi said.
“Through our support for Thamuru Primary School, we hope to contribute to an environment where learners can access the resources they need to expand their knowledge, develop digital skills and build a strong foundation for their future.”
Building on earlier education investments
The Thika project builds on Ecobank Kenya’s previous education initiatives under Ecobank Group’s three-year Transforming Africa Through Education campaign.
In 2023, the bank adopted Heritage of Faith and Hope Children’s Centre in Mlolongo. Since then, it has supported 137 students through the expansion of a computer laboratory, full secondary school scholarships for seven students, mentorship and digital literacy initiatives, as well as donations of learning materials and essential supplies.
In 2025, the bank also contributed towards the construction and equipping of a science laboratory at the centre’s school.
The latest initiative was held ahead of World Children’s Day on November 20, placing digital access and skills development among the issues highlighted by the bank as it marks Ecobank Day.
Launched in 2013, Ecobank Day is the group’s annual corporate social responsibility initiative, coordinated by the Ecobank Foundation across its 34 African markets. Its focus areas include education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, financial literacy and community development.
Ecobank Kenya began operations in the country in 2007 and currently operates 16 branches, according to the bank. It is a subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, whose headquarters are in Lomé, Togo.
