KWale: The Council of Governors (CoG), in collaboration with the Kwale County Government, has launched a series of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Kinango Sub County. The activities included organizing a free medical camp at Kinango School for the Deaf, benefiting over 500 residents. Additionally, the CoG distributed water tanks to various schools to combat water scarcity, alongside shoes, bags, wheelchairs, and stationery for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
According to Kenya News Agency, CoG Secretariat Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mary Mwiti highlighted the objective of the free medical camp as enhancing healthcare access for vulnerable groups in Kwale. The camp provided general health check-ups, specialist consultations, cervical cancer screenings, eye and dental care, basic medications, physiotherapy, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) awareness sessions, and Social Health Authority (SHA) registration.
CEO Mwiti underscored the importance of education in empowering children and urged collective efforts to bridge access gaps, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. School heads who received water tanks appreciated the CoG’s gesture and committed to maintaining and securing the tanks for future generations.
Mwiti explained that these CSR activities are part of the Secretariat’s annual tradition of giving back to society, reflecting gratitude for a successful year. She described the provision of water storage tanks as transformative, as schools often face prolonged water shortages.
The CoG’s CSR activities are designed to positively impact society and the environment, focusing on areas like environmental sustainability, social welfare, and ethical practices. Area Governor Fatuma Achani expressed gratitude to the CoG for their CSR initiatives in Kinango, highlighting the positive relationship between the coastal county and the CoG Secretariat.
Governor Achani also expressed her commitment to strengthening and expanding relations between the Kwale County Government and the CoG. She acknowledged the significance of the free healthcare services provided to the poor and underserved communities in remote areas, facilitated by expert medical personnel.