By AGGREY MUTAMBOMore by this AuthorThe Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (Igad), is sending a cheque of $100,000 (Sh10 million) to each of its member states in what the body’s Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu says is a “show of solidarity” in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease. The countries under Igad, had already been calling for international support to help fight the virus, as well as cushion the economies from falling apart. Igad did suggest they were providing a free hand to member, but said they hoped the money will be used to fight the pandemic. CONFIDENCEMr Sheekh said Igad “has confidence and faith in the ability of our governments” to use the money for the intended purpose in fighting coronavirus. Each of the member states had by Tuesday evening received their cheques.

Source: Daily Nation April 10, 2020 13:41 UTC