The ongoing surge of Covid infections in the country continues to affect many sectors, with the less fortunate who largely depend on relief aid bearing the brunt.
Currently, most of the humanitarian agencies have withdrawn their services or downscaled due to the effects of Covid-19.
Further, the emergence of other disasters like the ongoing drought in Kilifi county is one of the setbacks affecting thousands of residents, which calls for immediate interventions.
Reports indicate that thousands of vulnerable families have no food and water a situation that will be a double tragedy.
One of the organisations that has been in the forefront to alleviate human suffering in Kilifi is the Rotary Club of Malindi which was forced to downscale their programmes following the spread of the pandemic.
Speaking while receiving six new members, Malindi president Conrad Masinde said despite the new normal, they will have to adapt so that they continue with their programmes that stalled because of the pandemic.
“We have held virtual meetings and fundraising to construct new toilets at Katama primary school in Chakama and intend to build six new classrooms as the school lacks basic structures,” he said.
He said due to the challenges at Katama primary school, teachers and students are unable observe the Covid regulations as directed by the Health ministry guidelines.
Masinde said the club is also planting 100,000 trees as a contribution towards the 10 per cent forest cover which is one of the pillars of President Uhuru Kenyatta on sustainable development.
“We have also partnered with international organisations like We Make Impact, an NGO, to address the challenges occasioned by Covid-19 especially in Kilifi county that has seen a rise in number of positive cases,” he said.
Isaac Cohen, one of the founders of We Make Impact, said it’s time for every person on earth to make a positive impact that will make a positive difference despite the disasters that are around them which requires likeminded people to make things happen.
He said Covid-19 has created many challenges globally with different regions and villages having unique problems.
“We Make Impact has come up with education programmes that target the grassroots in creating awareness and sensitisation avenues that will help mitigate the spread and effects of Covid-19,” Cohen said.
In Kilifi county he said, they are targeting boda boda riders to be trained on Covid mitigation to help reduce the surging numbers.
-Edited by SKanyara
