Co-operative Bank of Kenya has donated Sh100 million to the private sector-led Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund that was set up recently to gather resources for fighting the spread and impact of the virus.
The lender’s managing director Gideon Muriuki said the cash contribution is in recognition of the need by corporates and individuals to put resources together to source for critical medical supplies and equipment such as ventilators.
Mr Muriuki on Monday wrote to Kenya Breweries Limited managing director Jane Karuku, who heads the fund, informing her about the cash donation.
“The board of directors and staff of Co-op Bank is honoured to support with a key cash contribution of Sh100 million, preferably to be allocated towards purchase of critical ventilators,” said Mr Muriuki.
“We appeal to other corporate institutions and Kenyans of goodwill to join hands and support this most worth once-in-a-generation fight.”
