As a step towards reducing the effects of Covid-19 and cushioning communities tough economic times, Safaricom Foundation through its initiative dubbed Ndoto Zetu, ten groups across the Rift Valley region have benefitted from 1.5 million worth of items.
Ndoto Zetu, which is part of the foundation’s philanthropic partnerships across the country, aims to support individual Kenyans that are keen to make an impact in their communities through social investments.
Some of the groups that received tents and chairs include Perumali, Mtaa Umoja, and Cheplasgei in Uasin Gishu County, Kimolwa, and Tmso Legetyo in Nandi County.
Chebara Dam Conservation Group and Zsingwili were from Elgeyo Marakwet while Uongozi, Chanuka, and Tunuane represented Trans-Nzoia County.
“We are glad to be able to equip Kenyans with items that will help start and bring back businesses to life through our community social investment, Ndoto Zetu,” said Joseph Ogutu, Chairman, Safaricom Foundation.
Earlier in the month, the Foundation, through the Ndoto Zetu initiative donated various medical equipment to five health facilities in Bomet, Trans-Nzoia, and Kericho.
That saw Chebangang health center in Bomet receive new maternity equipment while in Trans-Nzoia, community health volunteers from Chematich received ant-jigger treatment chemicals and Karaus dispensary had their maternity wing equipped.
Full list of Latest Beneficiaries in Rift Valley Region
- Tents and Chairs to Perumali Self Help Group, Uasin Gishu County funded at Kshs, 150,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Tents and Chairs to Cheplosgei Muungano Self Help Group, Uasin Gishu County funded at Kshs, 150,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Tents and Chairs to Kimolwa View Point, Nandi County, funded at Kshs,150,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Tents and chairs to Tmso Legetyo women group, Nandi County, funded at Kshs, 150,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Tents and Chairs to Chebara Dam Conservation Group Zone A, Elgeyo -Marakwet, funded at Kshs, 150,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Tents and Chairs to Zsingwilil Women Group, Elgeyo- Marakwet, funded at Kshs, 150,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Tents and Chairs to Mtaa Umoja Welfare Association, Uasin Gishu County funded at Kshs, 150,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Tents and Chairs to Chanuka self-help group, Trans-Nzoia County funded at Kshs, 150,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Tents and Chairs to Tuinuane self-help group, Trans-Nzoia County, funded at Kshs, 150,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Tents and Chairs to Uongozi ni Jamii youth group, Trans-Nzoia County funded at Kshs, 150,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Posho Mill to Sakas disabled self-help group, West Pokot County funded at Kshs, 100,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project
- Posho mill to Bukacha Disable Tumaini Group, Bomet County funded at Kshs, 100,000 through the Ndoto Zetu Project.
- Sewing Machines to Frolics of Hope Africa, Nakuru County funded at Kshs, 100,000 through Ndoto Zetu Project