Merishaw School, located along Isinya-Namanga Road in Kajiado County, has continued to strengthen 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 Managing Director Moses Nyabanda met Chief Principal David Kariuki to assess progress and discuss the institution’s expansion plans, which have been closely supported by the bank.
Kariuki, a former Alliance High School Principal, highlighted how the school has grown from just 100 students three years ago to over 800 students today, attracting learners from across the region, including Tanzania and South Sudan.
He credited Equity Bank’s support through a substantial Asset Finance facility worth hundreds of millions, which enabled the construction of new facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms, spacious dormitories, three school buses, ultra-modern sports facilities, multipurpose halls, and more.
“We now have students from across the region, including Tanzania and South Sudan. It’s only our third year, yet we are already posting impressive results. Last year, our very first cohort of candidates achieved a mean score of 10.56. Equity is more than just a bank; it feels like home, where we all receive unwavering support and care. If only others could do even half of what Equity has done in the education sector, like sponsoring hundreds of students to global universities each year, this country would be far,” said Kariuki.
He added that the bank has also made a significant impact in promoting financial literacy, expressing hope for continued training of Kenyans in responsible borrowing, saving, budgeting, and investment.
Nyabanda congratulated the school for its exceptional performance and impressive results, especially last year’s 10.56 mean score, which led to a 100% university admission rate for all candidates. He commended the teachers for producing well-rounded students who excel not only in academics but also in sports and music, citing the example of two students currently at Barcelona FC Academy on sports scholarships.
Nyabanda also outlined the bank’s value proposition for teachers, which includes salary advances, affordable loans, overdraft facilities, and other tailored financial solutions, including free payment solutions for their personal use.
“We now offer more than traditional banking; we provide integrated financial services, and we are now big on insurance, payments, and wealth management. We are committed to helping teachers build resilience and financial security through insurance, savings solutions, and wealth creation and management opportunities, as long as these align with your professional responsibilities,” said Nyabanda.
He encouraged teachers to visit Isinya Branch, located near the school, or the Mama Ngina Branch in Nairobi’s CBD, which initiated the relationship with the school, or any other branch of their choice for customized financial solutions targeting teachers.
Later, while addressing the students in a separate session, Nyabanda shared his personal academic journey to inspire them.
“You must have a plan in life, and the first step in that plan is passing your exams. The world is unpredictable, and we don’t know which professions will dominate in the future.But what matters now is achieving excellent grades. When you drop the ball, life can be unforgiving, and very few manage to recover. Be high achievers. Getting that ‘A’ is the first phase of your plan. KCSE results are life-defining,” he advised.
Nyabanda also reminded students that Equity Bank offers programs for top performers, including the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), which helps outstanding students secure placements in prestigious global universities through the bank’s scholarship initiatives. In last year’s KCSE, seven students scored straight A’s, 23 A-, 16 B+, 1 B-, and 1 C+, with all joining university. Two are part of ELP.
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