Kenya to get Sh213.2mn for water systems restoration
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 11– Critical watersheds in Nairobi and surrounding communities are set for restoration following a $1.65 million investment by the Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Coca-Cola is investing $1.65 million (approximately Sh213.2 million) to restore critical watersheds in Nairobi and surrounding communities in Kenya, aiming to strengthen water security.
- The initiative will focus on the Upper-Tana and Mid-Galana basins, incorporating agroforestry and rainwater harvesting to replenish water supplies and restore riparian zones by planting thousands of indigenous trees.
- Partnering with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and local community-based organizations, the project is part of the Coca-Cola system’s broader
Africa Water Stewardship Initiative , a $25 million commitment across 20 African countries by 2030. - Alfred Olajide, Vice President of Franchise Operations, East and Central Africa at Coca-Cola Central, East and West Africa Limited, emphasized Coca-Cola's commitment to addressing water stress and strengthening community climate resilience.
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