Kenyan Man Writes Sh10,500 Personal Check to President Uhuru for Combating Covid-19

A middle-aged Kenyan man has donated Sh10,500 towards the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
David Ndung’u Wanjohi, a small-scale business owner, wrote a cheque to President Kenyatta seeking to have the amount put in the national Covid-19 management kitty.
Given that he does not have Kenyatta’s bank account, Wanjohi chose to write a bearer’s cheque to the president.
Wanjohi, who operates an electronic shop in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, said he arrived at the Sh10,500 figure after calculating the amount of foodstuff five low-income families in Kenya would consume in a month.
He factored in a 90-kg bag of maize, a 45-kg bag of beans, a 50-kg bag of rice, two kgs cooking fat, two bars of soap, salt, tea leaves, 5kgs sugar and Sh1,000 for cooking fuel, all adding up to Sh10,360.
“I wish President Kenyatta receives the money and channels it to the COVID-19 management fund. My action was inspired by the desire to help the Government at a time of crisis such as this one. My thinking is: we shouldn’t always wait for the Government to help; where we, as citizens can, we should chip in,” Wanjohi told K24 Digital.
The means Wanjohi will use to deliver the cheque to President Uhuru remains unclear.
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Proud to he a Nyandaruan…
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Proud to he a Nyandaruan.... the epicenter of generosity and kindness.
Toast ata na wewe
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In reply to Proud to he a Nyandaruan… by JustMe (not verified)
Toast ata na wewe
Keep ur money fool, tough…
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Keep ur money fool, tough times ahead.
@Isaidso I see the money…
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In reply to Keep ur money fool, tough… by Isaidso (not verified)
@Isaidso I see the money being used for nyama Choma on a Satu like today by these BBI wazees. Noone knows what this Covid management kitty is about.
Cheap fame fame
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In reply to Keep ur money fool, tough… by Isaidso (not verified)
Cheap fame fame
Very good boy,at least you…
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Very good boy,at least you have started,we will follow,,,,you are a hero bro
Kamwana doesn't need your…
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Kamwana doesn't need your money. Commendable deed indeed, but why not find a needy family local to you and support them in kind?
Does he have close family,…
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Does he have close family, or friends? They need his contribution, more than the GoK.
Is the cheque for uhuru or…
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Is the cheque for uhuru or the kitty? wajinga sisi mjinga wewe.
The guy knows deep in his…
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The guy knows deep in his heart UK doesn't need his money. The act itself demonstrate generosity and care which might trigger others to do the same. For those calling him mjinga like @guest they are more stupid than him.
God bless you Mr. Wanjohi
This is a simple gesture of…
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In reply to The guy knows deep in his… by bmore (not verified)
This is a simple gesture of generosity, we should be applauding this young man instead of insulting him. Kudos bro,i hope to follow suit.
Tenda wema naenda zako.If…
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Tenda wema naenda zako.If the cash is used for nyama choma wewe huyuko hapo.You don't have to support only those that you know like family members and friends.After all we don't know whether you started your contributions from your neighborhood.Well done young man.
Lets not miss the big…
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Lets not miss the big picture.We as Kenyans need to embrace the culture of philanthropy.There are plenty of wealthy Kenyans who only show up during elections.Where are they now?be your brothers keeper.
Wanjohi, we need more…
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Wanjohi, we need more Kenyans like you:mature and empathetic. Ignore ignorant haters. What measures have they taken to help the current situation?
Good job. Where are all…
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Good job. Where are all those politicians who dish out money during election time? Where is the Church to pay rent & buy food for its members?
Cheki buda hyo ni poa but…
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Cheki buda hyo ni poa but hao wasee hawaihitaji hyo doo yako ama doo yetu sisi wananchi coz wakona doo like shit so just like the landlord recently buy some foodstuffs and gave to the poor people who don't have anything to eat even right now am not saying you are stupid no am not but its good to gave it dirrectly to the needy ones by yourself
Waiguru aibe siwezi
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Waiguru aibe siwezi
Waiguru aibe siwezi
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Waiguru aibe siwezi
Thanks broo..Its a good step…
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Thanks broo..Its a good step taken....Just remember the hand that gives always receive....Be blessed John Wanjohi
Thanks broo..Its a good step…
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Thanks broo..Its a good step taken....Just remember the hand that gives always receive....Be blessed John Wanjohi
Buy all those products…
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Buy all those products yourself, walk to the five needy families, I am sure some of them are your neighbors, and hand over to them. You don’t need to have all these shenanigans. I contributed kshs 150,000 worth of goods to my local village in Taita Taveta, never sought any publicity. Did it anonymously!!!!
My people when are you going…
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My people when are you going to grow up? Mr Wanjohi is very generous and giving the little that he has. I can tell you for sure the few that are talking ill about his act, hawana kitu kwa bank zao. In their heart wanasema “ How comes anaweza afford hizo chapaa na mimi sina “ Work smart my people and be like Mr. Wanjohi. Kudos to you Mr. Wanjohi and God bless.
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