On Monday, March 30, 2020, His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, appointed The COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Board. The President commissioned the Board on April 2, 2020.
The principal objective of the Fund is to mobilise resources for an emergency response towards containing the spread, effects and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resources seek to support the government’s efforts in the supply of medical facilities and equipment and support for vulnerable communities with their immediate needs, including food.
The Board is fully aware of the challenging economic times that Kenyans are facing arising from the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. For this reason, the Board will reach out primarily to corporate entities, development partners and multinational institutions for their contributions to the Fund.
The Board will fulfil its mandate with the utmost transparency and good corporate governance. The Board will make public all contributions and expenditure regularly. For accountability, the Board is working with professional services firms PwC Kenya, Deloitte Kenya and EY Kenya who
are providing pro-bono assurance services.
Focus Areas of the fund
Statement by Chairperson
On Monday, March 30, 2020, His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, appointed The COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Board. The principal object of the Fund is to mobilise resources for an emergency response towards containing the spread, effects and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The President commissioned the Board on April 2, 2020.
The Board has commenced its mandate and, following wide-ranging consultations with relevant stakeholders, the Board has identified its immediate priorities. These are to support the government’s efforts in the supply of medical facilities and equipment and support for vulnerable communities with their immediate needs, including food.
The Board will fulfil its mandate with the utmost transparency and good corporate governance. The Board will make public all contributions and expenditure regularly. For accountability, the Board is working with professional services firms PwC Kenya, Deloitte Kenya and EY Kenya who are providing pro-bono assurance services.
The Board is fully aware of the challenging economic times that Kenyans are facing arising from the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. For this reason, the Board will reach out primarily to corporate entities, development partners and multinational institutions for their contributions to the Fund.
Jane Karuku

The board members

Ms. Jane W. Karuku
Ms. Jane W. Karuku
Chairperson, Kenya COVID-19 Fund
Managing Director, Kenya Breweries Limited

Mr. Michael Joseph
Mr. Michael Joseph
Board Member, Safaricom PLC
Chairman, Kenya Airways

Mr. Wachira Waruru
Mr. Wachira Waruru
Managing Director, Royal Media Services

Dr. James Mwangi
Dr. James Mwangi
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Equity Group

Mr. Joshua Oigara
Mr. Joshua Oigara
CEO, Kenya Commercial Bank Group

Dr. Narendra Raval
Dr. Narendra Raval
Chairman, Devki Steel Mills

Mr. Jeremy Awori
Mr. Jeremy Awori
CEO, Absa Bank Kenya

Mr. Mohammed Hersi
Mr. Mohammed Hersi
Chairman, Kenya Tourism Federation

Ms. Phyllis Wakiaga
Ms. Phyllis Wakiaga
CEO, Kenya Association of Manufacturers

Dr. Fred Matiang’i, EGH
Dr. Fred Matiang’I, EGH
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

Hon. FCPA Wycliffe A. Oparanya EGH, CGJ
Hon. FCPA Wycliffe A. Oparanya EGH, CGJ
Chairman, Council of Governors
Governor, Kakamega County

Mr. Kennedy W. Kihara, CBS
Mr. Kennedy W. Kihara, CBS
Principal Administrate Secretary
Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet