In an effort to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country, Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has donated Sh 20 million to the private sector-led Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund .
While handing over the dummy cheque to the Fund’s Board at KICC ,KenGen’s Managing Director and CEO Ms. Rebecca Miano thanked the government for establishing the kitty to put resources together to fight the spread and impact of the virus.
“As KenGen, we take this opportunity to thank the Government for establishing the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, which has been instrumental in mobilizing resources towards containing the spread, effect and impact of Coronavirus disease,” said Mrs. Miano.
In addition to that,Ms.Miano revealed that the company had set aside an additional Ksh.10 million towards supporting WHO recommended hygiene efforts among community members living near its installations across the country. The additional cash goes towards purchase of hand sanitizers, liquid soaps and water tanks.
She urged organizations to contribute their efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic ,and help millions of Kenyans whose lives have been thrown into crisis by Covid-19.
“We must now stand out and reach out to those in need in a show of unity, patriotism and empathy as a nation and give generously, you can donate your time, we have seen others donate resources, others their expertise, and others moral support including counseling,” said Mrs. Miano.
Kenya Breweries Limited Managing Director Jane Karuku, who heads the fund thanked Kengen for their contribution and said that through partnerships,they have already raised nearly Ksh 1.3 billion in cash and in kind.
Kenya had confirmed 396 Covid-19 cases by yesterday after 12 more people tested positive.
