Kenyans React After Gachagua Announces Official Paybill for Kenyans to Share Salary
Rigathi Gachagua asked salaried Kenyans to contribute a small percentage of their salary to help the government in feeding citizens affected by drought. Gachagua said the money would go a long way in providing food and water to Kenyans in drought-stricken areas.The Kenya Kwanza government has rolled out a paybill and account number to be used by Kenyans of good will.
Kenyans React As Govt Rolls Out Paybill To Help Those Affected By Drought
Kenya has been heavily affected by drought in the past few months with many people going hungry as their animals and food crops die due to the lack of rain and excessive heat. The government has since sent relief food to various counties such as Turkana, Garissa, and Marsabit among others but that seems not to be the long-lasting solution to the problem.
All the cabinet secretaries to sacrifice one month salary to help drought stricken families in Kenya
President William Ruto’s Cabinet members have unanimously resolved to forego one month’s salary as their contribution towards drought mitigation efforts in the country. This was announced on Tuesday after President Ruto chaired the third Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, which considered various policy matters including an assessment of the impact of the interventions implemented to mitigate the effects of drought.
DP Gachagua Revealed a New Paybill Number for Kenyans For Drought Relief Donations
The Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua launched a new paybill number on Monday, November 28, for Kenyans to share their salaries as donations to the National Drought Response Committee. According to Gachagua, the paybill was created specifically to rally every Kenyan towards supporting millions of people affected by the drought in some parts of the country.
National Drought Response Steering Committee Releases PayBill and Bank Account Details
The National Drought Response Steering Committee has today released the PayBill and bank account details that will allow Kenyans to donate cash to assist those impacted by the ongoing drought. "The National Drought Response Steering Committee has today released the PayBill and bank account details that will allow Kenyans to donate cash to assist those impacted by the ongoing drought", Rigathi Gachagua.