Sakaja flags off 24 new garbage trucks, unveils plan for Green Nairobi Company
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja unveiled 24 new refuse compactor trucks at City Hall on Thursday as part of efforts to enhance waste management across the city.
The Ford Foundation, a U.S. philanthropic organization, has denied allegations that it is funding the ongoing anti-government protests in Kenya.
This response follows a letter from the Kenyan government, penned by Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei on Thursday, and addressed to Ford Foundation President Darren Walker. The letter expressed serious concerns about the foundation's recent funding activities in Kenya.
Sing'Oei noted that between April 2023 and May 2024, several non-state recipients, including Africa Uncensored Limited, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, and Transparency International, received a total of USD 5.78 million (approximately Ksh.752 million) from the Ford Foundation.
In a statement on its website, the Ford Foundation emphasized its commitment to transparency and the support of civil society causes globally.
The foundation acknowledged receipt of the letter from the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reaffirmed its adherence to strict grant-making protocols, as well as its dedication to initiatives promoting social justice and equitable development.
"As a charitable foundation with a global presence, our grantmaking is transparent and readily available on our website, www.fordfoundation.org. This includes a database showing where our funds go, as well as highlights from our rich history in East Africa and around the world," the Ford Foundation stated.
"While we continue to acknowledge the right of Kenyans to peacefully advocate for a just and equitable country, we repudiate any actions or speech that are hateful or advocate violence against any institution, individual, or community."
The foundation added that it remains committed to its legacy in the region, helping Kenyans unlock and tap into new opportunities.
