This archive report was first published on 16 June 2020.
Published on June 16, 2020, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa-Kenya (CCBA) has donated Kshs. 12.7 million to the Kenya Red Cross Society to support over 22,800 households affected by recent floods in the country.
The floods, which occurred between March and May 2020, displaced at least 46,149 households (230,754 people) countrywide. Many of these people are still living in 235 camps while many more lost their farms and livestock.
Dr. Asha Mohammed, Secretary-General of the Kenya Red Cross Society, said, "The March-May rainfall displaced at least 46,149 households (230,754 people) countrywide. Many of these people are still living in 235 camps while many more lost their farms and livestock. These displacements were also coming on the back of the October-November-December rains in which some of these same people had been affected so recovery for them will take some time. Through this partnership, many households will be able to regain their lost livelihood."
Xavier Selga, Managing Director, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa – Kenya, added, "In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the floods have been a major setback to many households. This donation will enable the Kenya Red Cross to provide immediate humanitarian relief to restore the dignity and strengthen the safety of these communities towards longer-term recovery."
The support will be used to provide displaced households with non-food items, including dignity kits that will be issued to both men and women. The kits include menstrual hygiene commodities, undergarments, and soap. Kenya Red Cross will also use the support to rehabilitate water infrastructure damaged by floods in select counties.
