MWANZA, June 2 -- STAFF at CRDB Bank have funded the renovation of two classrooms and the provision of 200 desks to Hamkoko Primary School in Ukerewe District, Mwanza as part of the banks employee-led community support initiative.

Ukerewe District Commissioner Christopher Ngubiagai expressed appreciation for the contribution, during the handover ceremony, noting that poor school infrastructure has been a major factor behind absenteeism and declining learning outcomes in rural areas.

“The state of some of our schools discourages children from attending regularly. Initiatives like this complement the governments efforts to ensure all children study in safe and inspiring environments,” Mr Ngubiagai said.

The DC described the d...