KCB has unveiled an agreement that will see customers access coding lessons from technology company Kodris Africa at discounted rates and pay in monthly instalments.
The Kenyan bank says the Kodris Africa subscription licenses will now be retailing at a 50 per cent discount; that is Sh9,860 for a year’s worth of coding, down from previous Sh19,720.
KCB customers who qualify can sign up their children for the online coding lessons at a cost of Sh822 per month.
The payments will be availed to customers using KCB credit card or via the Kordis Africa app with schools accessing classroom licenses at a discounted Sh26,622, down from Sh29,580.
Kordis Africa has been approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KIDC) to roll out the first coding courses for primary and secondary school learners in Kenya.
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The new #4theLoveofEducation digital initiative is part of KCB’s support to schools including facilities for clean energy, infrastructure improvement, donations of learning material, scholarships for needy bright young Kenyans and 100 per cent school bus financing.
“We have traditionally supported the advancement of education across the various levels. We are now at the forefront of driving the mainstreaming of digital learning. We want to support the entire ecosystem for the country to achieve its education ambitions of access and quality,” said KCB Retail Banking Director Annastacia Kimtai.
Coding is the act of translating human ideas and intentions into commands computers can undertake like those applied in internet banking, ATMs, and mobile banking.
“What we are doing is to ease access and affordability to enhance digital learning across the country. We are seeing increased uptake of the course. Coding is one of the most sought-after skills globally, and our learners can only be at a greater advantage to take up these opportunities when they start early, as is happening in developed nations,” said Kordis Africa Chief Executive Officer Mugumo Munene.
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