Safaricom Donates KSh 50 Million to Support Anti-Finance Bill Protesters

Safaricom has promised KSh 50 million in donations to support victims of anti-Finance Bill protests.

The money will also support hospital infrastructure and disaster response.

Speaking at Kenyatta National Hospital, during the donation handover, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa spoke about the company’s commitment to standing by Kenyans in times of need.

“Our Foundations are here to support the people, especially during emergencies. We are pleased to provide structured support to hospitals for infrastructure improvement and patient recovery,” Ndegwa said.

The donated money is through Safaricom and M-PESA Foundations and includes KSh10 million for the hospital’s Disaster Response Centre and KSh5 million for direct support to those injured and admitted to the hospital.

This donation will cover the provision of assistive devices, smartphones, and airtime for those who lost their phones during the protests.

The money will also go into paying three months’ worth of food and one year’s rent for protest victims in extreme conditions.

Dr. Evanson Kamuri the CEO of Kenyatta Hospital thanked the telco giant for the generous donation.

“We are happy to partner with Safaricom and continue to have a positive impact on Kenyans seeking medical assistance at this time of need.” He said.

At the height of the protests, Safaricom came out to clear itself after being accused of leaking data about protesters to the Kenyan government.

The telco giant was forced to respond on Tuesday, June 25 after businessman Khalif Kairo alleged they shared the real-time location and communication of protesters which led to their abduction.