Kenyan scholars and investors have donated Ksh 13.3 million, (Rwf150 million)to transform the Early childhood education in Rwanda.
The initiative, established in partnership with the Imbuto Foundation will see the construction of new nursery schools across the region of Gasabo District, and aims to provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for children aged six years or younger, in line with Rwanda’s commitment to holistic early childhood development.
While making the donation, the University Founder Prof Simon Gicharu pledged continued partnership with Imbuto Foundation to support the construction of the Murama ECD Centre.
“Our partnership with Imbuto Foundation is built on a shared dream to give every Rwandan child a fair and equitable start in life. By investing in quality early childhood development and family empowerment, we are investing in the future of Rwanda,” he said
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The foundation aligns with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 by prioritising human capital development to build a healthy, educated and skilled workforce for achieving the country’s goals.
The delegation comprising Prof Gicharu, Imbuto Foundation’s Director General Elodie Shami, and the District Executive Administrator of Kicukiro, Mr Antoine Mutsinzi, also officiated the inauguration of the Masaka Early Childhood Development and Family (ECD&F) Centre in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro.
The facility will features modern classrooms that can accommodate 40 students each, a kitchen and a spacious assembly area.
Beyond physical infrastructure, the centre will provide essential services in early learning, nutrition, healthcare, hygiene, child protection, and parenting education.
By John Kamau
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