The Co-operative Bank has donated Sh150 million to the ongoing national fundraising drive against drought.
Chief Executive Officer of Co-op Bank stated that the contribution was aimed at helping those affected by the drought in the country.
“Co-op Bank wishes to join other Kenyans and indeed the global community of goodwill in fully supporting the fundraising appeal initiated by His Excellency the President with a key contribution of Sh150 million,” Muriuki said.
“This is to support relief efforts aimed at assisting families affected by the severe drought ravaging various parts of the country,” Muriuki added.
According to the United Nations outlook recent report, 1.2 million people will be in the emergency phase in need of urgent support due to the drought situation in the country.
The National Drought and Management Authority (NDMA) in its report noted that some 884,464 children are facing malnutrition in at least 20 arid and semi-arid (ASAL) counties.
