Unilever East Africa has pledged €100 million (Sh10 billion) commitment in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic across the cluster of its businesses in partnership with the UK Department for International Development. This move comes at the back of Unilever’s earlier announcement that committed €100 million, half of which came directly from the local markets. Requirements to be considered for partnerships include being able to mount a rapid response on an unprecedented scale aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. The partner is also expected to deliver high-impact interventions to improve both personal and environmental hygiene to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. In Kenya, the firm will contribute an assortment of its frontline products of soap, sanitiser, bleach and food to help in the fight against the pandemic.

Source: The Star April 06, 2020 00:56 UTC