It’s not often that you hear positive vibe on Kenya Power, known mostly for blackouts than the light it is supposed to provide. If not that, most Kenyans would be complaining about Kenya Power’s inflated bills or short-changed pre-paid tokens.
So it was heart-warming recently when the utility firm launched the Kenya Power Foundation, marking a significant milestone towards showing its light, or humane side, by undertaking sustainable social responsibility initiatives in all the 47 counties across the country.
To actualise this goal, the Kenya Power Foundation has committed to injecting 1% of its after-tax profit every year as seed capital, and will also leverage on partnerships and donations to boost its financial capacity to undertake social impact initiatives.
The Foundation will coordinate all the company’s social responsibility initiatives to widen their reach and impact on communities, mainly focusing on energy and environment, education and skills development, as well as social investment and community wellness.
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“We recognise that as a business, our success is linked to the well-being of the communities we serve. The Foundation will allow us to consolidate and scale the impact of our corporate social initiatives, ensuring that we empower people and create long-term social value,” said Kenya Power Managing Director & CEO, Dr (Eng.) Joseph Siror.
In the last 10 years, Kenya Power has awarded more than 30 full scholarships to bright but needy students from various communities. The company has also contributed to the building and equipping of more than 60 schools to enhance learning environments. Further, the Company has planted over 600,000 trees, renovated various sports fields, and supported numerous sporting activities, among other initiatives as part of its social responsibility projects.
Speaking during its launch, Kenya Power Foundation’s Patron, Ms Logan Hambrick, noted that the Foundation would provide the critical link between Kenya Power’s business and social impact across all the communities that the company serves.
“This Foundation is a testament to the transformative role that corporations can play in uplifting communities. We aim to operate with the belief that every Kenyan, regardless of gender, disability, or background, deserves equal opportunity to benefit from our programs. As we launch this foundation, we would like to commit that our initiatives will be sustainable, scalable, and designed to uplift the communities we serve further empowering them to become self-reliant,” she said.
The Foundation’s mandate aligns with the government’s agenda to uplift communities, transform lives and empower generations, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that ensure its social contribution makes a positive impact in society.
“The Kenya Power Foundation is born from our commitment to improve lives and drive change in education, community wellness, access to clean energy, and our relationship with the environment. Drawing from the many lessons that we have learned along the way, we look forward to collaborating with all stakeholders to implement innovative initiatives that better address the challenges facing our communities,” said Kenya Power’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Ms Joy Brenda Masinde.
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