ADvTECH Group announces Sh1.2 billion acquisition of Regis Runda Academy
The school, with a current capacity of 2,000 learners, Regis Academy, will be rebranded to Makini School Runda
ADvTECH Group has expanded its presence in Kenya’s education sector following the acquisition of Regis Runda Academy.
The company, which owns Makini Schools, announced the Sh1.2 billion acquisition this week, has pledged to build a strong foundation as per the will of the founders of the acquired school.
“We are pleased to welcome the Regis staff, students, and parents to Makini Schools. We plan to build on the strong foundations the founders of Regis have laid, and we intend to take the school to the next phase of its development,” Makini Schools Regional Director Horace Mpanza.
Situated in the fast-developing Ridgeways area, the school, with a current capacity of 2,000 learners, Regis Academy, will be rebranded to Makini School Runda with ADvTECH fully taking over its operations on August 20.
“We are delighted to increase our Makini Schools footprint in Kenya and to bring the brand’s compelling proposition to parents and students in one of the fastest developing regions of Nairobi,” ADvTECH Group Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Whyte stated.
ADvTECH group has committed to investing in AI-powered digital learning tools and significant enhancements to sporting facilities at the Regis site to elevate student experience and maximize academic outcomes.
In November last year, ADvTECH acquired Flipper International School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
In June, the company officially launched Rosebank International University College in Accra, Ghana.
These developments reinforce the group’s commitment to providing superior private education across the African continent.
