Kenyan billionaire industrialist Narendra Raval has donated Sh100 million worth of oxygen to government hospitals.
Narendra, who is the CEO of the Devki Group, announced the move through his Twitter page on Thursday, saying the oxygen will be used in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
The cement and steel tycoon said the oxygen can be collected from Devki steel factories in Mombasa, Athi River, and Ruiru.
“I hereby confirm the pledge to donate oxygen worth KES100m to all government hospitals throughout the country,” Narendra said in a tweet.
He added: “Oxygen will be collected from our Mombasa, Ruiru, and Athi River Devki Steel Mills Ltd Factories in exchange of empty cylinders.”
Further to this, he promised to use his resources to help Kenya stem the virus that has so far infected 122 people in the country and killed four others, including a 6-year-old boy.
“If the need arises, I am ready to pledge all my assets to save my country and the people of Kenya from the COVID-19-19 devil,” he noted.
In an earlier post on Twitter, Narendra urged Kenyans to stay at home and follow the guidelines issued by the government to stop the spread of Covid-19.
“We know how to bring the economy back to life. What we do not know is how to bring people back to life,” he posted.
In a past interview with Forbes, he said he would donate half of his fortune, estimated to be over $400 million, to charity.
“I have decided in my will that I don’t want to go on keeping the money for myself. I will keep 50% for my children, and the other 50% will go to charity in Kenya,” he said.
Thank you Bwana Narendra…
Thank you Bwana Narendra Raval for donated Sh100 million worth of oxygen to government hospitals and not giving it in form of Cash because Urithi cons might be appointed to be the trustee. If that happens, they would pocket 94%.
Today Urithi gave notice that they have closed their main Head office (Thika) and they are taking advantage of Corona-virus situation to quietly disappear with members money. Bwana Kinoti, please take note of this. Washidwe katika Jina.
Well done meanwhile the BBI…
Well done meanwhile the BBI midomo have gone quiet, anyone notice the MPIGS and others are so quiet, where is their leadership
I admire your generosity…
I admire your generosity towards these hard times for our Nation. Like someone mentioned earlier, amazing how some political leaders (mpigs) are no where to rally for assisting the Nation during these dire times. When this is over they will appear once again with political rallies to gain votes from the same people they betrayed. Kenyans, please wake up and do the right thing in the next elections.
I am greatly impressed by…
I am greatly impressed by members of the Kenyan Asian community with their heartfelt aid to communities at this very distressing time. They have come out in droves helping the needy & most vulnerable setting up an example to be emulated by all
But I am troubled by my fellow (wealthy) Kenyans who have been largely left to just stare & do nothing at a time when our country is crying for help
Kenyans, we all need to come together to help each other at this time
Ahh Mla Chake I see you are…
Ahh Mla Chake I see you are doing well . Hope you are keeping well pahali uko!
FormerlyGuest2, I am fine &…
FormerlyGuest2, I am fine & well & this all I need at this scary time. Hoping same on your end
But I am not making money right now, perhaps babies, time will tell. Niko home like most people & TV inabore so I get busy in other ways
You are a true Kenyan Mr…
You are a true Kenyan Mr. Raval. We love you.
We can’t thank you enough!…
We can’t thank you enough! We all appreciate your kind gesture.