17
May
Remembering Champion of Corporate Philanthropy, Dr. Reginald Mengi
The world is still reeling in shock at the death of Reginald Mengi, Tanzanian media mogul, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Dubai. Born in 1944 in Kilimanjaro to extremely impoverished parents, he rose above arduous circumstances to become one of Tanzania’s most accomplished and wealthiest businessmen. FORBES estimated... Read More
10
May
Online Fundraising: Lessons from Notre Dame
The recent Notre Dame Cathedral fire disaster revealed the extent of how philanthropy plays a vital role in humanity when such crises occur. The determined efforts by the French government and donors around the world saw almost a billion euros pledged within hours to restore the centuries-old building to its former glory. People, corporations and... Read More
16
Apr
Central Office Givers Lend a Hand during Ngong Medical Camp
25 KenGen Givers including staff from the KenGen Foundation volunteered their time for patients during an eye and dental medical camp organized by Nairobi Women’s Hospital, the Rotary Club of Ngong Hills, and the Rotary Club of Ongata Rongai at Ngong Sub county Hospital on 15 April. The medical camp saw over 900 people from... Read More
22
Mar
Puppet Shows for Phase V of Tree planting Competition
The KenGen Foundation has partnered with the Kenya Institute of Puppetry and Theatre in a unique project aimed at highlighting the importance and value of tree planting for schools participating in Phase V of the Schools Green Initiative Challenge. Using puppetry theatre, the GIC project imparted the necessary knowledge on proper tree management practices to... Read More
20
Mar
New Faces for KenGen Foundation
The Acting Managing Trustee of the KenGen Foundation, Mr. Anthony Igecha, is delighted to announce the appointments of Mary Wangari Kimani and Esther Kamaara as the new Program Officer and Fundraising Officer respectively. Mary has earlier interned at the Foundation and at the Ministry of East African Community, while Esther brings on board three years... Read More
14
Mar
Wikithuki Primary Wins in Phase III of Tree planting Competition.
Green leafy Mukau trees sway slightly at the odd breeze, as if in defiance of the scorching mid-morning sun at Kyusyani Primary School, Kitui County. The surrounding environment is in stark contrast to the school’s compound, with bare trees covered in fine dust. Yellow stunted maize plants in the nearby shambas tell of a tale... Read More
17
Feb
1st Capacity Building for 100 New Schools in Phase V of Tree planting Competition.
The scorching February sun was a stark reminder for 200 ‘green’ teachers, including school principals, on the need to embrace environmental conservation in the semi-arid counties of Kitui, Embu, and Machakos. The teachers were attending a three-day capacity building workshop courtesy of the Schools’ Green Initiative Challenge from February 12 – 15. The workshop saw... Read More
14
Feb
Fresh Look For Schools Involved in Tree-planting Competition.
For the pupils at Voondeni Primary School, Machakos County, and Mwea Primary School, Embu, the 2019 academic year began on a high note as they settled into refurbished classrooms courtesy of the Schools’ Green Initiative Challenge, a school based environmental conservation project implemented by the KenGen Foundation in partnership with KenGen PLC, Better Globe Forestry... Read More
30
Jan
Diligence Pays Off for KenGen Education Scholarship Alumnus
Anthony Owuor Okumu, 26, is an intern at Mama Lucy Hospital, Nairobi. He works as a Clinical Officer at the Level 5 facility, and is a Bachelor of Science (Clinical Medicine) graduate from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. But as simple as this may sound, his career path was no walk in the... Read More
28
Jan
New Frontier in CSR as Employees take the Mantle of Corporate Social Investments
The dawn of the morning sun to many people is a sign of new beginnings, and a chance to achieve botched dreams of yesterday. To one Henry Ithiami, each ray of light is a stuck reminder of his self-bred responsibility to humanity. Having grown up through a series of difficulties as a child and... Read More