Barclays Kenya employees mark International Literacy Day

As part of the Barclays Bank of Kenya (Barclays Kenya) community investment strategy, Barclays Kenya employees marked International Literacy Day by participating in financial literacy sessions with communities in Nairobi and Kisumu.

Commenting on the Nairobi activities taking place in Kibera, Barclays Kenya Commercial Banking Director, Nick Mbuvi, said, ‘’Participating in community activities is part of our everyday life at Barclays Kenya. Today we have come out to share financial management tips with community groups in Nairobi and Kisumu to help them make informed financial decisions and promote a savings culture.’’

The motivational talks will also help the communities understand the need to invest in the education of their children, regardless of their gender, in an effort to promote access to education for all.

Mbuvi added that Barclays Literacy Day initiative is in partnership with Care and Plan International under the Banking on Change programme, which is centred around a village/community group savings and loans model.

Mbuvi added, ‘’Literacy is a cause of celebration since there are close to four billion literate people in the world. However, literacy for all – children, youth and adults – is still an unaccomplished goal and an ever moving target.’’

Barclays Literacy Day initiative comes on the back of Barclays partnership with Care and Plan International. Launched five months ago, the three organisations together aim to provide access to basic financial services for more than 100,000 people in seven rural districts in Eastern and Nyanza provinces.