Aspira, Moringa School ink deal to enhance tech-based learning

Aspira Kenya and Moringa School have announced a partnership that will enable eligible students to benefit from its Soma Loan education financing facility and acquire critical market-driven skills at the learning facility.

According to Mark van Beuningen, the CEO of Aspira Kenya's mother company, CIM Financial Services Ltd, the partnership will help Kenyan youth acquire knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the global economy.

It will also allow them access to critical aids such as laptops and hi-tech machinery, desks, chairs and other resources they need to start off on their professional or entrepreneurial journeys.

“Financing of education is a critical investment in the future of Kenya, as it helps to promote social and economic development, reduce poverty, and enhance the overall quality of life for Kenyan citizens, irrespective of their socio-economic background,” he said.

“The challenge we have as a country is to produce skilled workers who understand how to use technology to solve problems and to build a workforce with such competencies these trainees require affordable and flexible financing to see them through their respective courses,” added Moringa School CEO Snehar Shah.

Aspira also announced intentions to partner with more schools, universities and professional training institutions in Kenya to enable them to focus on their core business while the firm assists with the financing of the course fees.

“Despite the marketability of tech courses, many deserving students face challenges to pay the course fees, which is why having a financing partner will be of benefit to students,” Snehar added.

Through the introduction of its 5-6 month Software Development and Data Science Bootcamps, Moringa School has trained over 7,000 learners from diverse backgrounds and experiences while channeling their motivation to learn and grow through a market-aligned curriculum and a learning approach that simulates practical on-the-job-experience. 

This approach ensured that graduating students are prepared to take up their rightful place in the digital economy with the school achieving 75% placement rate for all job-seeking alumni within 12 months.