On May 31, 2022, Bridge Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality education to all children, regardless of their social background.
The school, which has been serving children from underserved communities since 2008, utilizes innovative technology to support learning and manage daily operations.
According to Griffin Asigo, Bridge Kenya's Managing Director, the school employs a technology-powered teaching model designed to reach the most underserved communities, thereby improving learning outcomes for all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
Asigo attributes the school's consistent good performance in national exams to this model, stating that it has been a game-changer.
He highlighted the success of Bridge pupils, who, despite coming from disadvantaged backgrounds, are empowered to compete with their counterparts from more affluent backgrounds.
Asigo cited the example of Geoffrey Atulo, a former student at Bridge, who is now studying at Bowdoin University in the US, as an illustration of the 'never give up' attitude instilled in the school's learners.
Asigo emphasized the challenges faced by children from poor families in accessing quality education, stating that they often remain behind their more affluent peers in terms of literacy and language development.
He noted that the futures of these children are not as bright due to the lack of opportunities that a strong school and committed teacher can provide.
Kimberly Betty, a student at Bunyore Girls High School, sat her KCPE exams at Bridge in 2020 and was among the top-performing girls in the country, scoring 411 marks.
Betty attributed her success to God, her parents, and her teachers at Bridge.
Damiana Mukami, a teacher at Bridge Kwa Njenga academy, has been with the school for over 8 years and considers her pupils a family.
Mukami has seen pupils progress to high schools such as Alliance, Kenya High, Starehe, and top universities like Kenyatta University, Moi University, and Jomo Kenyatta University.
John Njuguna, a parent whose three children are enrolled at Bridge Kinoo in Nairobi, praised the school for being more of a family and for supporting those who cannot afford the financial burden of accessing quality education.
