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M-PESA Foundation donates Ksh.17 million for conservation of endangered species
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Safaricom, through the M-PESA Foundation, has donated Ksh. 17 million, to secure the future of Kenya’s 15 remaining roan antelopes. The antelopes are only found in Ruma National Park in Homa Bay County.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Safaricom, the Northern Rangelands Trust and Back to Africa have vowed to work together in a partnership to help conserve the future of the endangered species, only found in Ruma National Park.
“We thank the M-PESA Foundation for this support which is a great boost towards the implementation of the National Recovery and Action for the roan antelope in Kenya (2020-2030) launched by Hon. Najib Balala, Cabinet Secretary Tourism and Wildlife in March last year”, said Betty Maitoyo Ag. Chairperson, KWS Board of Trustees.