Airtel Kenya has today send Ksh 2,175,000, donations by well-wishers towards Westgate terror victims to Kenya Red Cross. The amount includes a portion of direct commitment by the company to match its staff contributions shilling to shilling.
Airtel Kenya managing director Mr. Shivan Bhargava said the firm was deeply moved by donations from well-wishers and its staff.
He said, “We continue to stand together with all our affected brothers and sisters and their families and we are hopeful that the unity and peace so far reflected by each citizen of this nation will prevail in the days to come.”
Airtel Kenya earlier set up a wi-fi and call center at the blood donation operations by the Kenya Red Cross at Uhuru Park besides partnering with Adelle Consultants to provide free professional counseling services to the victims of the Westgate tragedy. Mr. Bhargava expressed his appreciation to the Kenya Red Cross, The Government, relief effort agencies and individuals for their gallant efforts to ensure return to normalcy through rescue, relief and condolences to the affected families.