Corporates led by Safaricom, media, civil society, and the government have today come together to support families affected by drought in Kenya The initiative comes amid massive failed rains and with more than 23 counties facing acute water and food shortage.
Safaricom, together with other partners is targeting to reach at least 20,000 families spread out in 23 Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) counties. The giant telco has set aside KES 100M for relief food.
There are also established strategic partnerships including KCB Foundation, Naivas, Ernst & Young, Royal Media Services, Nation Media Group, Media Max, The Standard Group, and Radio Africa Group to amplify the program.
Flag off of foodstuffs donations to families affected by drought in Kenya with our partners and stakeholders. #PamojaTuungane pic.twitter.com/eCjWjyCGcB
— Safaricom PLC (@SafaricomPLC) April 11, 2022
At the same time, Naivas committed 20 million shillings to the program. The retailer will also give food hampers at discounted prices that Kenyans can buy and will be transported to Marsabit. Ernst & Young as a partner will ensure an audit of every item and money donated is used well and every targeted household reached.
Safaricom will also be working with the State Department of Social Protection to ensure all donations are used for the intended purpose. Safaricom subscribers can also donate their Bonga points towards this initiative. The Bonga points will be used to purchase food items.
Our chairman @michaelj2 handing over a check to Prof. Margaret Kobia, Cabinet Secretary Public
Service, Gender, Senior Citizens Affairs and Special
Programmes as we flagged off foodstuff to be distributed to some of the hardest-hit counties starting in Marsabit. #PamojaTuungane pic.twitter.com/t3asDaEZtP— Safaricom PLC (@SafaricomPLC) April 11, 2022
To donate your Bonga Points, simply dial *126# and select “Bonga for Food “. You will then have the option to put any Bonga point amount or the specified Bonga points. Once you have chosen your preferred option, you will be asked to input your Service PIN to complete the transaction.
There is also an option for cash donations to Paybill 444777.
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