Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc (NSE: KUKZ) has stepped up its corporate
digital literacy enhancement programme for schools in Murang’a County.
As part of an initiative to equip Primary school students with digital skills and enable them
compete on an equal footing nationally and beyond, Kakuzi has donated 18 computers and
3 printers to three rural based public primary schools within the county. The donation, aims
to improve access to digital information and streamline administrative processes for the
schools.
The beneficiary schools, Kinyangi Primary, Kitito Primary, and Kakuzi Primary, each
received six computers and a printer. The schools requested these resources to address
their challenges in accessing information and printing documents.
“Digital skills and general access to computer systems in the school environment is now an
imperative. The lack of computer systems hampers schools such as ours from achieving
their full potential. We are glad that Kakuzi has responded positively to our request,” said
Madam Immaculate Keige Kitito, Primary School Headteacher, adding, “Besides basic
training in computer operations, previously, we had to travel to Thika Town to access our
systems and print essential documents. This led to frequent disruptions in our operations. In
some instances, exams had to be postponed due to a shortage of printed past papers.”
The Kakuzi donation was officially handed over in a ceremony attended by Kakuzi
management and key community leaders, including the Area Chief, Assistant Chief, and
TSC representative for Ithanga, Kakuzi Sub-County.
“Kakuzi PLC is committed to supporting education and empowering our local communities.
We hope to alleviate these schools’ challenges and enhance the students’ learning
experience by providing these computers and printers. Our goal is to introduce them to
digital skills early in life so they’re exposed to global opportunities,” said Chris Flowers
Kakuzi PLC Managing Director.
Earlier this year, Kakuzi also spearheaded the effort to renovate all three schools. The
renovation started last year as part of Kakuzi’s commitment to realizing Sustainable
Development Goal 4—Quality Education and seeing the school’s environment improve
immensely, thus boosting the quality of education at the institutions.
By Hillary Kabillah