The National Business Compact on COVID-19, (NBCC) coalition has been mobilizing support from corporates and private firms in countering the Covid-19 pandemic. “As a coalition we felt there is need to mobilise more support andcompliment government efforts in fighting the pandemic,” said Group chief executive officer –Amref Health Africa Githinji Gitahi. It comprises of brands in the hygiene business, Association of Practitioners in Advertising(APA), Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), Amref Health Africa, SDG Partnership Platform and the UN family in Kenya. The goal of the coalition is to ensure that the business community gives the government adequate resources in form of funds, services and essential products during the ongoing pandemic. Organizations that may want to support the initiative can make their contributions towards Mpesa paybill number 344555, account name National Business Compact Fund for Coronavirus Response.

Source: The Star May 04, 2020 00:56 UTC