Serena Williams helped build 2 schools in rural Kenya; years later, both remain open and part of national education system

Tennis legend Serena Williams is known for her record-breaking career on the court, but two secondary schools she helped establish in rural Kenya have left a legacy beyond sports. In 2007 and 2010, Williams partnered with Hewlett-Packard (HP) and the nonprofit Build African Schools to fund and open two schools in the East African country. More than a decade later, both institutions continue to operate as places of learning and are integrated into Kenya’s national education system, according to Build African Schools.The organisation identifies the institutions as Matooni Serena Williams Secondary School and Wee Serena Williams Secondary School. Its website says both remain open, highlighting how investments in permanent educational infrastructure can continue serving communities long after the initial projects are completed. The initiative was designed to help children in rural areas gain access to secondary education, while HP’s involvement brought computers and other technology into the classrooms.A school in rural KenyaThe first project was Matooni Serena Williams Secondary School, located in the rural Makueni region of eastern Kenya. According to a report published by Kenyan new...