This archive report was first published on 4 July 2019.
On July 4, 2019, Valentine Cake House marked a significant milestone in its corporate social responsibility journey by launching its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) wing.
The CSI wing is a testament to the company's commitment to giving back to the community, and it will focus on various initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on the lives of Kenyans.
At the heart of the CSI wing is the Naomi Kairu Foundation, established by Valentine Cake House's founder and chief chef, Mathew Githua, in memory of his mother. The foundation will deepen its involvement in education and health issues, with a focus on supporting bright but needy children across the country.
Through the foundation, Valentine Cake House will set up a dispensary in Kajiado County and offer scholarships to deserving students. The scholarship program is already catering for over 100 students in primary, secondary, and higher institutions of learning.
Speaking during the launch, Mathew Githua, the company's CEO, emphasized the importance of giving back to the community. 'As we strive to give our customers a better experience with our products, we also want to appreciate their goodwill by supporting less unfortunate children from the communities to access education and become better leaders in future,' he said.
Valentine Cake House has a long history of community involvement, including running the St. Ruthma Children's Home in Ruiru, where youth are being mentored. The company also helped construct the home and is rearing chicken at its farm, which provides eggs for baking.
Additionally, Valentine Cake House has a baking school that has produced over 6,000 trained bakers since its inception in 2007. The school has five branches that offer cake and pastry making courses, as well as decoration courses at affordable rates.
