Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; July 31, 2026 – Bayport Financial Services Tanzania has marked its 20th anniversary by donating 20 HP desktop computers and two all-in-one printers worth TZS 100 million to the Education Department of Kibamba Constituency, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to education, digital transformation, and Tanzania's socio-economic development.
The ICT equipment was officially handed over during a ceremony held at Anazaki Primary School in Kimara, attended by the Guest of Honour, Minister for Communication and Information Technology and Kibamba Member of Parliament, Hon. Angellah Jasmine Kairuki, alongside district leaders, education officials, members of the media, and Bayport executives.
Speaking during the event, Bayport Financial Services Tanzania Chief Credit Officer, Amina Amani, said the donation was designed to create a lasting legacy as the company celebrates two decades of empowering Tanzanians through financial services.
"As we reflected on how best to celebrate this milestone, we asked ourselves how we could create a legacy that would continue making a difference long after the celebrations are over. The answer was clear—we wanted to make an investment that would continue creating value for communities and support Tanzania's development journey," she said.
Over the past 20 years, Bayport has served more than 430,439 Tanzanians, predominantly civil servants, and has disbursed more than TZS 529 billion in loans, helping customers achieve their personal and financial aspirations.
The newly donated computers and printers are expected to strengthen digital education management systems within Kibamba by improving administrative efficiency, record management, communication, and access to technology for education officials.
Amani said the ICT equipment represents far more than technology.
"These computers represent opportunity. They will support education officers and teachers who are shaping the future of our nation while strengthening service delivery through digital transformation," she noted.
She added that as Tanzania accelerates its digital transformation agenda, investments in modern technology are essential for improving public service delivery and preparing future generations for success in the digital economy.
Bayport emphasized that the initiative reflects its broader commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and its continued contribution to national development beyond the provision of financial services.
The company also thanked its customers—particularly Tanzania's civil servants—for the trust and support that have enabled its growth over the past two decades.
The donation forms part of Bayport's 20th Anniversary Corporate Social Investment Programme, which focuses on delivering sustainable, long-term impact in the communities where the company operates.
Receiving the equipment, Hon. Angellah Jasmine Kairuki described the donation as the official launch of the "Make Kibamba Digital" strategy, beginning with the digitisation of education services across the constituency.
She said the ICT equipment had arrived at an opportune time, as it will enhance education administration, improve communication between departments, facilitate examination coordination, and strengthen service delivery to teachers, parents, and students.
"We will begin with the education departments, but this is part of a broader plan to transform Kibamba into a digital constituency. We will continue to supply ICT equipment to secondary schools, ward offices, and other public service areas in phases," she said.
The Minister revealed that preparations are already underway to equip secondary schools with computers, projectors, and other modern ICT tools, with the rollout expected to take place gradually over the next three to four years.
She also commended Bayport Financial Services Tanzania and the Ubungo Municipal Education Department for their collaboration, expressing confidence that the partnership would continue to deliver projects that improve public services and benefit local communities.
As Bayport celebrates two decades of operations in Tanzania, the milestone donation highlights the company's continued commitment to investing in people, supporting digital inclusion, and contributing to the country's long-term development agenda.
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