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PRIVATE SECTOR FLOOD RESPONSE INITIATIVE TEAM HANDS OVER DONATIONS TO OVER 400 HOUSEHOLDS IN MATHARE NORTH
- Published On: 2024-05-08
Nairobi, Kenya - 8th March 2024: The Deputy Government Spokesperson Ms. Mwanaisha Chidzuga today joined the Private Sector Flood Response Initiative team led by KEPSA, through its social arm, KEPSA Foundation and Team Pankaj Foundation in distributing food and non-food items to over 400 households affected by floods in Mathare North.
Speaking during the handover exercise at Heidi Marie Primary School, Ms. Chidzuga thanked Mathare residents for obeying the evacuation orders from flood-prone areas to designated safe areas. She reiterated the government’s commitment to provide full support to the affected families in collaboration with other partners like KEPSA Foundation and development partners.
“We are here to condole with those of you who lost their loved ones but at the same time encourage you to take note of the alerts and advisories by the government to be safe. The government, through the Ministry of Health, is currently working to ensure that it provides mosquito nets and drinking water disinfectants to prevent disease outbreaks, especially in camps.”
On her part, KEPSA Foundation Executive Director Ms. Gloria Ndekei thanked all partners for their generosity and the residents for being calm to allow the distribution exercise to continue peacefully. She also noted the need for all stakeholders to work together in finding solutions while stating that the flood disaster has not only affected many Kenyans but also other people across the globe.
KEPSA, through KEPSA Foundation deeply appreciates the unwavering support of all partners of the Private Sector Flood Response Initiative, which has already significantly impacted approximately 6,500 people in Nairobi County. Here's a breakdown of the generous donations received:
Chandaria Foundation: 10 tracks of 400 bales each of assorted food hampers distributed in Mathare, Kibera, Githurai and Mukuru and medical supplies worth KES 300,000 pledged for a free medical camp in Mai Mahiu in partnership with Asian Foundation. Distribution is being done in partnership with SHOFCO, Mama Doing Good and Global Peace Foundation.
Team Pankaj Foundation: 16,300 mattresses, 4,000 relief food hampers, 16,000 cups and plates, 16,000 blankets and clothing items directly distributed in Mathare (Kosovo), Huruma, Kiamaiko and Mukuru Kwa Reuben slums.
Cash Donations: KES 216,000 from Elgon Kenya and individual KEPSA members’ contributions.
Cash Pledges: KES 500,000 from JW Seagon.
In-Kind Pledges: 300kg of Green Grams from Mr. Patrick Obath and 20 boxes of Milk from Pearl Dairy Farms.
While significant progress has been made, there’s still a long way to go in order to reach the initiative’s goal of supporting 50,000 people (10,000 households). Those who can, are urged to continue supporting this cause through cash donations or in-kind contributions.
Cash donations can be channelled via Paybill 880100, A/C 3380270063. For in-kind donations of food hampers, items, and dignity packs, please contact Kawira at +254 725 249 573 or Susan at +254 722 280 315.