Nairobi City County Government has today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Standard Chartered Bank Limited as the two organizations enter into collaboration in initiating activities targeting environment, education, and entrepreneurship initiatives, at City Hall.
While signing the MOU, the County Secretary Mr. Patrick Analo said that the County welcomes the move and looks forward to working with the Bank in various activities which include tree planting, medical camp, employability- targeting University and County TVET colleges, and the Standard Chartered marathon that are aimed at promoting community investment and support for the vulnerable people in the community.
The partnership also seeks to involve the sharing of information and best practices with a focus on awareness creation and community engagement.
“The County is carrying out a number of other initiatives like Dishi na County and the Elnino rains preparedness. You are free to also reach out to the County for partnerships in any of these areas.” Said the County Secretary.
As part of the collaboration, the Standard Chartered Bank plans to set up a tree nursery at the City Park to support the county in achieving a 1 million tree initiative per year.
The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Chairman Mr. Peter Gitau thanked the County for supporting the bank for the last 20 years through waivers, creating a good working relationship between the two organizations.
Mr. Gitau also presented to the County Secretary a request for a tax waiver for the upcoming Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.
The two organizations also discussed areas of cooperation for the StanChart Nairobi Marathon. The two will work together in planning the marathon, facilitating the dissemination of information regarding the marathon to the general public, public notices and signages, marathon facilities and security.
The signing of the MOU was witnessed by County Executive Committee Member for Inclusivity, Public Participation, and Customer Service Ms. Anastasia Nyalita, and Ag. County Attorney Ms. Christine Ireri.
