Clergy and Business community in eldoret donate to save lives
Yako Supermarket CEO Malkiat Singh(white T Shirt) giving donations towards the Save a Life Initiative
By Kiprotich Kuto
Uasin Gishu Governor H.E Jonathan Chelilim Bii’s call on Kenyans for relief food appeal through the Uasin Gishu Save a Life Initiative, has met a positive response from well-wishers and business communities across the county.
This was witnessed on Tuesday when the management team of the Yako supermarket chain led by the CEO Malkiat Singh and the Branch Manager Francis Mberia, donated a consignment of assorted foodstuffs to the tune of Kshs 350,000 at the National Cereals and Produce Board town store.
“We have responded to the call by our governor to contribute towards saving lives to our brothers and sisters who are in dire need of food within our region , we implore upon the other business people and Kenyans of good will to continue supporting this initiative, “Said Malikiat .
While receiving the donation, Governor’s Advisor on Economic Affairs, Mr. Philip Meli, appreciated the kind gesture displayed and appealed for more assistance so that lives can be saved in the drought-ravaged counties across the country.
The Uasin Gishu branch chairman of the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) Sheikh Abubakar Bini, who also gave his donation, pledged to continue to rally the appeal for more foodstuffs up to the realization of the food security in the country.
“We will continue to appeal to our congrats to donate in Kind or cash to the county government through the save a life initiative in order to support who continue to face food insecurity in at least 29 counties across the Country, we commend the Uasin Gishu Governor and his administration for launching this noble initiative, “Said Sheikh Bini.
Over 4 Million Kenyans are food insecure in at least 29 counties.
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