STANBIC Bank Tanzania has expressed its commitment towards advancing quality education, one of the key Corporate Social Investment (CSI) pillars by donating critical resources to Kikaro Secondary School in Chalinze District Council, Bagamoyo District, Coast Region.

 The bank has renovated 12 classrooms and donated 100 desks, 100 chairs, 100 tree seedlings and 4 Simtanks at a handover ceremony, held recently at the school and graced by the Bagamoyo District Commissioner, Shaibu Ndemanga. 

Education is at the core of the bank’s CSI efforts, and this project resonates with Stanbic’s goal of enhancing educational opportunities and empowering communities in underserved areas. 

“This initiative also aligns with the vision of Tanzania's founding father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, whose legacy emphasized the importance of education in national development. Through such projects, the bank honours his belief that education is a key pillar for the country’s future,” said Omari Mtiga, bank’s head of personal and private banking.

He highlighted that this donation is part of the bank’s broader efforts to support the communities it operates in. 

“By investing in education, we’re investing in the future of our country. The renovation of classrooms and provision of essential furniture, water tanks and planting of trees, reflect our commitment to improving the learning environment for students at Kikaro Secondary School as well as our commitment to achieving critical Sustainable Development Goals,” he said.

In addition to the Kikaro Secondary School initiative, Stanbic Bank continues to engage in various community projects. The bank has led other significant CSI projects, such as the construction of classrooms, the provision of essential school supplies, and women’s empowerment programmes. 

“These efforts showcase bank's dedication to creating long-lasting and sustainable development within the communities it serves,” Mtiga told the gathering that involved government officials including the District Executive Director, Ramadani Possi, Local Education officials, students and staff from the school and bank’s staff.