Making Back-to-School easier for parents with Airtel Money

As Kenyan families gear up for the 2026 school term, many are feeling the squeeze of rising school fees, pricier uniforms, and higher day-to-day learning costs. With the back-to-school season fast approaching, parents are looking for practical, reliable ways to stay ahead of these growing expenses.

Airtel Money is stepping in to make that process easier. When paying school fees, Airtel Money provides simple, no-hassle convenience. Parents can make payments straight from their phones, no queues, no paperwork, no handling cash. Every transaction is instant, secure, and automatically recorded, making it easy to track payments or follow up with schools. Moreover, paying such bills through Airtel Money rewards customers by giving them back the transaction costs as airtime courtesy of Airtel Money’s ‘Rudishiwa’ program.

The My Airtel app also makes it easy for parents to send money to guardians or relatives handling school shopping. Funds move quickly and safely, reducing delays and ensuring everything is ready before reopening day.

For those moments when unexpected school costs pop up, Airtel’s Kopa Cash offers a useful safety net. Parents can access short-term credit to cover things like late fees, extra supplies, or last-minute activity charges. The credit is disbursed instantly and comes with flexible repayment options, giving households room to breathe during the most demanding time of the school calendar.

Airtel Money also complements this support with M-Fanisi, a tool designed to help families manage their finances better. It offers personalised insights that encourage disciplined budgeting, smarter spending, and consistent saving throughout the year. The goal is to make future school seasons less stressful and more predictable for parents.

By combining secure digital payments, savings tools, emergency credit, and everyday financial guidance, Airtel Money is giving Kenyan parents a more confident and manageable back-to-school experience, helping ensure children walk into class fully prepared for the year ahead.

Parents can dial *334# or download the My Airtel app to access these and more services.