DAR ES SALAAM: Airtel Money Tanzania yesterday unveiled a school-pay service, a payment platform to improve and simplify the payment of school fees.
The platform will digitally transform the process of paying school fees, providing convenience, security, and effective means for parents and guardians to be able to make school payments across the country.
Though paying through mobile phones the schools across the country will be able to instantly collect fees directly into their bank accounts, enabling an efficient way into their financial management.
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The Director of Airtel Money Tanzania, Mr Andrew Rugamba, told journalists that the platform is a significant step towards enhancing the management of educational experience in the country.
“The Airtel Money School Pay offers an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, fees management module, student management system, and accounting modules, “he said.
The platform helps parents avoid long queues and pay fees effortlessly from their mobile phones, ensuring secure transactions and reducing the risks associated with cash handling.
Equally, the Fountain Gate Schools Director Mr Japhet Makau expressed his gratitude to Airtel Money for introducing a platform that secures school transactions to seamlessly receive fees.
“The platform has enhanced our financial management by saving time to receive instant confirmations of the school fees paid and additional features have made overall management seamless,” Mr Makau said.
