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/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fa29da0dc-aade-4687-a202-7b994872d3e0.png&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fa29da0dc-aade-4687-a202-7b994872d3e0.png&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div><a href="/counties/eastern/2025-02-10-depressed-october-december-rains-left-430000-in-need-of-food-aid-in-kitui-says-report"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Depressed October-December rains left 430,000 in need of food aid in Kitui, says report</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">The report says 100,000 households in Kitui require relief food.</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">7d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">MUSEMBI NZENGU</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">Eastern</small></div></div></div></div><div class="flex-1"><div class="flex group md:block"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-auto md:mr-0 md:mb-2" href="/counties/eastern/2025-02-07-it-pains-me-to-see-young-people-idling-for-lack-of-skills-governor-ndeti"><img alt="It pains me to see young people idling for lack of skills – Governor Ndeti" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fea5cabe6-41dd-4490-8dd5-9e27c439b4f6.JPG&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fea5cabe6-41dd-4490-8dd5-9e27c439b4f6.JPG&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fea5cabe6-41dd-4490-8dd5-9e27c439b4f6.JPG&w=640&q=75 640w, 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src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fea5cabe6-41dd-4490-8dd5-9e27c439b4f6.JPG&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div><a href="/counties/eastern/2025-02-07-it-pains-me-to-see-young-people-idling-for-lack-of-skills-governor-ndeti"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">It pains me to see young people idling for lack of skills – Governor Ndeti</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">Governor Ndeti says she's determined to ensure that more youth in Machakos acquire technical skills</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">10d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">GEORGE OWITI</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">Eastern</small></div></div></div></div><div class="flex-1"><div class="flex group md:block"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-auto md:mr-0 md:mb-2" href="/counties/eastern/2025-02-06-two-suspects-deny-robbery-charges-remanded-in-machakos-prison"><img alt="Two suspects deny robbery charges, remanded in Machakos prison" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fcb65e9c0-9447-4535-a1f6-f538600c97e8.jpg&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fcb65e9c0-9447-4535-a1f6-f538600c97e8.jpg&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fcb65e9c0-9447-4535-a1f6-f538600c97e8.jpg&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fcb65e9c0-9447-4535-a1f6-f538600c97e8.jpg&w=750&q=75 750w, 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href="/counties/eastern/2025-02-06-two-suspects-deny-robbery-charges-remanded-in-machakos-prison"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Two suspects deny robbery charges, remanded in Machakos prison</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">The duo were charged with multiple cases of robbery with violence</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">11d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">GEORGE OWITI</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">Eastern</small></div></div></div></div></div><div class="bg-zinc-50 flex flex-col justify-center items-center pt-1 in-article-ad my-4"><span class="text-zinc-500 font-sans text-xs font-medium">ADVERTISEMENT</span><div style="min-width:300px;min-height:50px" id="div-gpt-ad-Leaderboard1"></div></div><div class="flex flex-col gap-6 pt-6 px-4 md:px-0"><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/eastern/2025-02-04-machakos-form-2-student-crashed-by-truck-delivering-bread-to-school"><img alt="Machakos: Form 2 student crashed by truck delivering bread to school" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fe63831e3-9356-45a6-84b4-c2de149d9e98.png&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fe63831e3-9356-45a6-84b4-c2de149d9e98.png&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fe63831e3-9356-45a6-84b4-c2de149d9e98.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fe63831e3-9356-45a6-84b4-c2de149d9e98.png&w=750&q=75 750w, 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href="/counties/eastern/2025-02-04-machakos-form-2-student-crashed-by-truck-delivering-bread-to-school"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Machakos: Form 2 student crashed by truck delivering bread to school</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">Police have launched investigations into the incident.</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">13d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">GEORGE OWITI</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">Eastern</small></div></div></div><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/eastern/2025-02-03-culture-denying-garissa-fgm-victims-justice-laments-judge"><img alt="Culture denying Garissa FGM victims justice, laments judge" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fabb70a08-6c4b-43b1-82aa-656f45324927.png&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fabb70a08-6c4b-43b1-82aa-656f45324927.png&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fabb70a08-6c4b-43b1-82aa-656f45324927.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fabb70a08-6c4b-43b1-82aa-656f45324927.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fabb70a08-6c4b-43b1-82aa-656f45324927.png&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F02%2Fabb70a08-6c4b-43b1-82aa-656f45324927.png&w=1080&q=75 1080w, 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Mwangi said the victims fail to get justice as cases go unreported.</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">14d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">STEPHEN ASTARIKO</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">Eastern</small></div></div></div><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/eastern/2025-01-30-over-30-families-spend-nights-in-cold-after-strong-wind-destroyed-homes-in-makueni"><img alt="Over 30 families spend nights in cold after strong wind destroyed homes in Makueni" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F6dcc340e-f62c-4494-8d2b-db6f2e792a67.jpg&w=256&q=75 256w, 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/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F6dcc340e-f62c-4494-8d2b-db6f2e792a67.jpg&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F6dcc340e-f62c-4494-8d2b-db6f2e792a67.jpg&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F6dcc340e-f62c-4494-8d2b-db6f2e792a67.jpg&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div><a href="/counties/eastern/2025-01-30-over-30-families-spend-nights-in-cold-after-strong-wind-destroyed-homes-in-makueni"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Over 30 families spend nights in cold after strong wind destroyed homes in Makueni</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">The destroyed property included bedding, clothes, children’s school uniforms, books, food, houses, and crops</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">18d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">GEORGE OWITI</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">Eastern</small></div></div></div><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/eastern/2025-01-29-dont-listen-to-naysayers-on-affordable-housing-project-cs-wahome-tells-kenyans"><img alt="Don’t listen to naysayers on affordable housing project, CS Wahome tells Kenyans" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F466d4a0f-23ef-4b73-98d4-edc885ac4859.jpg&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F466d4a0f-23ef-4b73-98d4-edc885ac4859.jpg&w=384&q=75 384w, 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/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F466d4a0f-23ef-4b73-98d4-edc885ac4859.jpg&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F466d4a0f-23ef-4b73-98d4-edc885ac4859.jpg&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div><a href="/counties/eastern/2025-01-29-dont-listen-to-naysayers-on-affordable-housing-project-cs-wahome-tells-kenyans"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Don’t listen to naysayers on affordable housing project, CS Wahome tells Kenyans</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">“The affordable housing project is improving living standards,” Wahome said</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">19d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">GEORGE OWITI</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">Eastern</small></div></div></div><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/eastern/2025-01-29-forest-fires-kfs-bans-burning-of-vegetation-without-police-nod"><img alt="Forest fires: KFS bans burning of vegetation without police nod" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F871af13c-a2a7-4dd3-9beb-51f00ed3b79d.png&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F871af13c-a2a7-4dd3-9beb-51f00ed3b79d.png&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F871af13c-a2a7-4dd3-9beb-51f00ed3b79d.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F871af13c-a2a7-4dd3-9beb-51f00ed3b79d.png&w=750&q=75 750w, 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href="/counties/eastern/2025-01-29-forest-fires-kfs-bans-burning-of-vegetation-without-police-nod"><h6 class="font-sans tracking-tight line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline underline-offset-2">Forest fires: KFS bans burning of vegetation without police nod</h6><p class="line-clamp-2 md:line-clamp-4 mb-2">This is a new directive by the Kenya Forest Service aimed at containing increasing forest fires.</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">19d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">GILBERT KOECH</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">Eastern</small></div></div></div><div class="flex group"><a class="relative block aspect-[3/2] md:aspect-video h-20 mr-4 self-top md:h-32" href="/counties/eastern/2025-01-29-kitui-crop-initiative-defies-poor-rains-promises-good-harvests"><img alt="Kitui crop initiative defies poor rains, promises good harvests" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" class="object-cover" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 30vw, (max-width: 768px) 40vw,20vw" srcSet="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F48b5ef9e-0e7a-4af2-a299-47ea73363322.png&w=256&q=75 256w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F48b5ef9e-0e7a-4af2-a299-47ea73363322.png&w=384&q=75 384w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F48b5ef9e-0e7a-4af2-a299-47ea73363322.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F48b5ef9e-0e7a-4af2-a299-47ea73363322.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F48b5ef9e-0e7a-4af2-a299-47ea73363322.png&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.radioafrica.digital%2Fimage%2F2025%2F01%2F48b5ef9e-0e7a-4af2-a299-47ea73363322.png&w=1080&q=75 1080w, 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mb-2">Farmers are practising methods which preserve water and soil nutrients.</p></a><div class="flex flex-wrap font-sans divide-x"><small class="pr-2">19d ago</small><small class="px-2 font-semibold text-primary">MUSEMBI NZENGU</small><small class="pl-2 capitalize text-primary">Eastern</small></div></div></div></div><div><div class="flex justify-center items-center py-4"><svg stroke="currentColor" fill="currentColor" stroke-width="0" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" class="animate-spin text-primary text-4xl" height="1em" width="1em" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M8 16c-2.137 0-4.146-0.832-5.657-2.343s-2.343-3.52-2.343-5.657c0-1.513 0.425-2.986 1.228-4.261 0.781-1.239 1.885-2.24 3.193-2.895l0.672 1.341c-1.063 0.533-1.961 1.347-2.596 2.354-0.652 1.034-0.997 2.231-0.997 3.461 0 3.584 2.916 6.5 6.5 6.5s6.5-2.916 6.5-6.5c0-1.23-0.345-2.426-0.997-3.461-0.635-1.008-1.533-1.822-2.596-2.354l0.672-1.341c1.308 0.655 2.412 1.656 3.193 2.895 0.803 1.274 1.228 2.748 1.228 4.261 0 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src=\"https://cdn.radioafrica.digital/image/2025/02/38bda181-f281-4bcd-b273-14ff6b3de43c.JPG\" class=\"ui-draggable ui-draggable-handle\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStaff from Nduundune Primary School with the team from CrashKali in Makueni/HANDOUT\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-KE\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-KE\"\u003eA leading online gaming company, CrashKali,\r\nhas demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility through the\r\nCrashKali kwa Community initiative, contributing significantly to education in\r\nMakueni County. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-KE\"\u003eBy providing essential food and educational materials to pupils\r\nat Nduundune Primary School, the company is removing key barriers to learning,\r\nallowing pupils to focus on their studies without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-KE\"\u003eThis initiative, which goes beyond charity it is a forward-thinking investment\r\nin the future, promoting educational growth, strengthening community\r\nresilience, and supporting sustainable social progress.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSamuel Kinyanjui, CrashKali Managing\r\nDirector, speaking at the donation event, reaffirmed the company's dedication\r\nto community empowerment and emphasized that their impact extends beyond\r\ngaming.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“At CrashKali, we believe our success is\r\nrooted in the well-being of the communities we serve. Education is key to\r\nbreaking the cycle of poverty, and we are proud to help keep children in school\r\nby addressing food insecurity. This is just the beginning; our mission is to\r\nuplift communities across Kenya, one initiative at a time,” Kinyanjui said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHe added, “Corporate social responsibility\r\nis about creating lasting change. We are committed to being a force for good\r\nand will continue investing in initiatives that positively impact society. Our\r\ngoal is to build a stronger, more resilient society by investing in the areas\r\nthat matter most.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe company’s donation included maize\r\nflour, rice, beans, cooking oil, and other staple foods to sustain students for\r\nan extended period. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSchool supplies like textbooks, stationery, and uniforms\r\nwere also provided to ease the financial burden on parents and ensure students\r\nhave the necessary tools to excel academically. For many families, this\r\ncontribution was more than just aid—it represented hope in difficult times.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe donation came at a critical time when\r\nmany families in Makueni County are struggling economically, making it\r\ndifficult to provide meals for their children.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHunger is a major barrier to\r\neducation in rural areas, as malnourished students often struggle to\r\nconcentrate, leading to poor performance and high dropout rates.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNduundune Primary School’s Headteacher\r\nexpressed profound gratitude for the donation, emphasizing its potential to\r\ntransform students' learning experiences.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“Many of our pupils come to school on\r\nempty stomachs, which affects their concentration and academic performance.\r\nHunger makes it hard for them to engage in class, and many miss school\r\naltogether. With this donation, our learners can now focus on their studies\r\nwithout the constant worry of hunger. This is a game-changer for our school,\r\nand we are deeply grateful.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eParents also welcomed the initiative,\r\nnoting the relief it provided from their daily struggles. Mary Mwende, a mother\r\nof three pupils at the school, expressed her appreciation for the support.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“It has been incredibly difficult to\r\nensure my children have enough food every day. Sometimes, they go to school\r\nwithout breakfast, and I worry about how they’ll make it through the day.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"This\r\ndonation gives us hope. Knowing they’ll have something to eat at school allows\r\nme to focus on other household needs. We truly appreciate CrashKali’s\r\ngenerosity.”\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKnown for its innovative online gaming\r\nplatforms, CrashKali has expanded its impact through CrashKali kwa Community by\r\nfocusing on education, food security, and community development. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe company’s\r\nleadership emphasized their long-term commitment to supporting vulnerable\r\ncommunities through sustainable initiatives. While gaming is their primary\r\nbusiness, they understand that true success is measured by the positive change\r\nthey can bring to society.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe company encouraged other stakeholders corporates,\r\nlocal organizations, and government agencies—to join efforts in supporting\r\neducation and combating food insecurity. Kinyanjui noted that collaboration can\r\ncreate sustainable solutions, empowering communities for generations.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCrashKali’s initiative highlights the\r\nimportance of working with local leaders, educators, and authorities to align\r\nefforts with the community’s most urgent needs. Local leaders who attended the\r\nevent praised the company’s actions and called for more businesses to take an\r\nactive role in community development.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e“What CrashKali has done today is an\r\nexample of responsible corporate leadership. If more companies step up like\r\nthis, we’ll see remarkable changes in the lives of our people. It’s not just\r\nabout donations; it’s about changing lives and giving children a chance to\r\nsucceed,” said a local administrator.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCrashKali’s donation reminds us of the\r\nsignificant role businesses can play in fostering social change. As the company\r\nexpands in Kenya’s digital entertainment space, its community-driven\r\ninitiatives set a positive example for other corporations.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLooking ahead, CrashKali plans to extend\r\nits CSR efforts beyond education and food security. Future projects will\r\ninclude healthcare, environmental conservation, and youth empowerment, ensuring\r\nthat its impact reaches an even broader audience. 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