Kenya Ports Authority DONATES SH3.35 MILLION IN FOOD AID TO SUPPORT MUSLIM FAMILIES DURING Ramadhan
The Authority uses partnerships to deliver emergency assistance while building sustainable relationships with the communities it serves.
KPA has donated food supplies worth Sh3.35 million to support vulnerable Muslim families during Ramadhan. Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
The Kenya Ports Authority continues to provide support for Muslim communities during the holy month of Ramadhan through its dedication to communal values and its initiatives which fulfill local community requirements. The Authority’s Managing Director Captain William Ruto expressed his pride in the organization’s commitment to support Muslim faithful during this sacred period while he described the organization’s outreach work as dedicated to helping others through its commitment to community involvement.
The Authority shows its dedication to philanthropist work by providing Sh3.35 million worth of food supplies to support Muslim families in need during their fasting period. The support will assist 25 organizations which operate throughout Mombasa County. Captain Ruto announced the support at KPA headquarters during a flag-off ceremony which served as the official announcement of the initiative to provide Iftar meal assistance to households who struggle with meal access.
The initiative represents KPA’s continuous work to improve community conditions during important religious occasions. The Authority has distributed food supplies for Iftar to numerous community-based organizations throughout the county during the past three years. The decision to increase this year’s donation according to him stems from the rising requirements of vulnerable people.
The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya, Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims, Mombasa Madrassa Teachers Welfare, Assembly of Ulama and Imams, Kenya Muslim Women Alliance, and particular educational institutions represent several key Muslim groups receiving benefits from the organization. Lamu County received earlier shipments of identical food supplies which local community organizations will use to distribute to the people who require assistance.
Captain Ruto explained that the values of generosity, empathy, and togetherness which define Ramadhan match the Authority’s mission for its operations. KPA remains dedicated to supporting social welfare programs which will enhance community dignity and social unity according to him.
The ongoing collaboration between KPA, religious leaders, and community organizations will help create a society that embraces all groups according to him. The Authority uses partnerships to deliver emergency assistance while building sustainable relationships with the communities it serves.
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