Kenyans for Kenya

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Kenyans for Kenya
Formation2011
TypeCharity
PurposeFundraiser for famine and deaths from starvation

The "Kenyans for Kenya " initiative is a fundraiser that was started in July 2011 by corporate leaders and the Red Cross in response to media reports of famine and deaths from starvation in Turkana County.$10M was raised. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "The Standard | Online Edition :: Kenyans for Kenya". Standardmedia.co.ke. 2011-07-29. Retrieved 2011-10-15.
  2. "Kenyans for Kenya". Kenyans4kenya.co.ke. Retrieved 2011-10-15.