Venture to bring water and sanitation

AFRICA’S health charity, Amref Health Africa and the Coca Cola Africa Foundation have announced a joint venture to promote access to clean water and sanitation in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

According to a press release received on Saturday, Coca Cola Africa Foundation said it will provide US $4.2 million (R54.24m) to help the Nairobi-based Amref Health Africa implement projects that enhances access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation to an estimated 500 000 people in the four countries.

Kenya’s principal secretary in the state Department of Water Services, Fred Segor hailed the new partnership saying it will have positive health and economic outcomes on local communities in the region.

“Governments in this region are keen to join alliances with charity groups to tackle an endemic water and sanitation crisis that undermines sustainable development,” Segor said. Millions benefit