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M-Pesa Foundation Academy
The M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state-of-the-art, co-educational and
residential high school providing a world class education based on the Kenyan
curriculum. Driven by leadership, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation,
the Academy currently serves 297 talented, but economically disadvantaged
students with demonstrated leadership potential. Located along Thika-Mang’u
Road in Kiambu County, the Academy offers a world-class, well-rounded learning
environment to develop the future leaders of the African continent.
The Academy places great emphasis on the holistic development of all its
learners, not just in academics, but also in technology, music, sports, the arts,
outdoor pursuits and community service. Learners and faculty are exposed to the
latest in technology in education with the use of Apple Learning Solutions and
iPads as part of the day-to-day teaching and learning. The Academy focuses
on molding future leaders and entrepreneurs by incorporating the core values
of Curiosity, Leadership, Accountability, Innovation, Responsible Citizenship and
Excellence (CLAIRE) into every sphere of learning within the Academy.
The Academy’s modern campus is established on 75 acres, which allows for a
conducive learning environment, as well as an opportunity for all learners to grow
their talents in all areas, including arts, sports and music. We believe in providing
world-class quality education and empowering young minds. The Academy has
a dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff all who are passionate in
nurturing the students.
Maternal And Child Healthcare
The number of women who die from pregnancy-related causes in Kenya remains
unacceptably high. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is 530
women per 100,000 births. In comparison, the maternal mortality rate in Canada
is 7 women per 100,000 births. The WHO rate for Kenya translates into around
14,700 Kenyan women and girls dying each year due to pregnancy-related
complications.
Maternal deaths are only half of the story, however, and as many as 441,000
women and girls will suffer each year from disabilities caused by complications
during pregnancy and childbirth, such as obstetric fistula, a ruptured uterus or
pelvic inflammatory disease. The mortality rates for new-born babies and children
under five years old are equally alarming. The mortality rate for children under five
years old in Kenya is 86 children per 1,000 and over a third of these are new-born
babies. The tragedy is that most of these deaths — mothers and children — can
be prevented through access to straightforward, cost-effective healthcare
services.
‘Uzazi Salama’ (‘Safe Motherhood’) is an M-PESA Foundation funded Maternal
and New-born Health (MNH) project aimed at improving access to better
maternal health services in Samburu County. The project addresses both the
demand and supply side of issue by encompassing both the renovating and
SDG 4
Students at the Mpesa Foundation Academy conduct a demonstration in the lab during a
visit by Safaricom’s Senior Leadership Team.
SDG 10
SDG 3