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| Janet Mbugua at a USAID event |
Many well-known Kenyans have made a difference through their charitable work, and this trend continues today.
From artists to internet personalities—these famous people have been supporting causes they care about.
The article below takes a look at a few of them to show how committed they are to helping their local communities.
Promoting Learning:
The David Mathenge Foundation was founded by David Mathenge, better known by his stage name Holy Dave.
The foundation’s primary goal is to ensure that low-income adolescents have access to educational opportunities because it understands the power of education to alleviate poverty.
Lifting Up Girls and Women:
Renowned Kenyan journalist Janet Mbugua fights for gender equality by speaking out in favor of women and girls.
To achieve gender parity and encourage women to realize their full potential, she fights for programs and policies that do just that.
Improving Medical Care:
Musician and politician Jaguar is well-known for his work to expand people’s access to healthcare.
As part of his philanthropic work, he visits hospitals, helps low-income families pay for medical bills, and campaigns for better healthcare systems.
Helping Vulnerable Children:
Charity work for disadvantaged children is a major focus for many Kenyan celebrities.
In addition to adopting a child, popular gospel singer Bahati has won hearts through his efforts at Komarock’s Disabled Children’s Monitor (DCM).
Gospel singer Daddy Owen has also started The Malaika Foundation to recognize disabled artists.
That’s not all, those in need of eye care in Kakamega and are struggling financially are helped by his Macho Macho campaign.
Ending the Tragedy of Poverty:
Kenyan rapper named King Kaka knows what it’s like for kids to grow up poor and has been at the fronfront of helping less-fortunate communities.
In 2019, he undertook the “Bank On Me Menstrual Walk,” a 154-kilometer trek from Nairobi to Nakuru, intending to bring attention to the significance of supplying sanitary towels to ensure that schoolgirls remain in class.
This initiative draws attention to the fact that girls’ access to school is correlated with their poverty level.
BY GARVIN PATRICK