Some 2, 500 women from slums across the country are set to benefit from grant to Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) from Coca Cola.
The money will go towards helping them make an income by collecting plastic waste and selling it to make a living.
Shinning Hope for Communities (Shofco) Chief Executive Officer Kennedy Odede said the initiative presents an opportunity to make informal settlements cleaner and more habitable.
“Most slum areas are polluted by waste materials that present a challenge for those living there,” said Odede.
Shofco will see women in Kibra, Mathare and other slums commit some of their funds to savings.
Odede said the savings will go towards helping them secure personal loans for self-development at lower rates.
