A partnership between the Government of Kenya and the World Bank is significantly boosting ICT uptake in Kenyan schools, with a focus on improving infrastructure and teacher training. This initiative aims to equip students with essential skills for the modern workforce.

• The World Bank contributed approximately Sh4 million to Nyamachaki Comprehensive School for four new classrooms, while President Dr. William Ruto personally injected Sh10 million for an additional eight classrooms.
• Central Region Director of Education, Sabina Aroni, highlighted the transformative impact of the program, emphasizing its role in bridging infrastructure gaps in teacher training colleges.
• The partnership also includes scholarship programs like the Elimu Scholarship and initiatives to encourage more girls to pursue STEM subjects.
• World Bank Group Chief Administrative Officer, Wencai Zhang, stressed the importance of female teachers in math and science to inspire girls, supported by World Bank Education Specialist Ruth Charo's efforts in teacher training through African Centres of Excellence.