Merishaw School, located along Isinya–Namanga Road in Kajiado County, has strengthened its partnership with Equity Bank Kenya, selecting the bank as its key partner in the third phase of its expansion journey.
During a courtesy visit to the school, Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda met Chief Principal David Kariuki to review progress and discuss upcoming development plans supported by the bank.
Kariuki, a former Principal of Alliance High School, noted the school’s remarkable growth from just 100 students three years ago to over 800 today, drawing learners from across Kenya and neighbouring countries such as Tanzania and South Sudan. He attributed this success to Equity Bank’s substantial asset finance facility worth hundreds of millions, which has enabled the construction of new classrooms, dormitories, sports facilities, school buses, and multipurpose halls.
“We now have students from across the region, including Tanzania and South Sudan. It is only our third year, yet we are already posting impressive results. Last year, our very first cohort achieved a mean score of 10.56. Equity is more than just a bank; it feels like home, where we receive unwavering support and care,” said Kariuki.
He also commended Equity Bank for promoting financial literacy and expressed optimism for continued collaboration in training Kenyans on responsible borrowing, saving, and investment.
Nyabanda congratulated the school on its exemplary performance, noting that all students from last year’s cohort secured university placements. He praised the teachers for nurturing well-rounded learners who excel both academically and in co-curricular activities, citing two students currently studying on sports scholarships at the Barcelona FC Academy.
He further outlined the bank’s financial solutions designed for teachers, including salary advances, affordable loans, overdraft facilities, and free payment options. “We now offer more than traditional banking. We provide integrated financial services and are big on insurance, payments, and wealth management. Our goal is to help teachers build financial resilience and security,” said Nyabanda.
In a separate address to students, Nyabanda urged them to stay focused on academic excellence. “You must have a plan in life, and the first step in that plan is passing your exams. Be high achievers. Getting that ‘A’ is the first phase of your plan. KCSE results are life-defining,” he advised.
