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The office of First Lady Rachel Ruto has been listed as a beneficiary of the Ford Foundation, according to information revealed on the foundation\u2019s website.<\/p>\n
This revelation comes amid controversy, as the American NGO has been making headlines in Kenya following accusations from President William Ruto that it has been funding anti-government protests.<\/p>\n
Despite the organization\u2019s denial of these claims, the Kenyan government has demanded accountability for the funds disbursed as grants to selected Kenyan NGOs.<\/p>\n
President Ruto\u2019s administration called for the Ford Foundation to account for Kes.752 million wired to at least 16 organizations over the past year, amid accusations of funding the anti-government protests.<\/p>\n
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing\u2019oei highlighted several civil societies that received funding from the American charity between April 2023 and May 2024.<\/p>\n
Notably, he omitted one organization under the office of the First Lady. The Ford Foundation\u2019s website shows that the Joyful Women Organisation (JOYWO), an initiative founded by Rachel Ruto, is among the local organizations that have received significant grants in the past.<\/p>\n
According to the Ford Foundation\u2019s East Africa Grantee\u2019s page, JOYWO has received two grants since 2006. In November 2014, JOYWO received a total of $100,119 (approximately Kes.13,115,589 at the current exchange rate) aimed at promoting \u201ctable banking\u201d micro-loan models to encourage women\u2019s enterprise and livelihood projects.<\/p>\n
Another grant of $105,000 (approximately Kes.13.75 million) was approved in May 2020 to support the automation of operations for institutional strengthening.<\/p>\n
The Joyful Women Organization was formed out of a passion by its Patron and Founder, First Lady Rachel Ruto, to see women meet their basic needs and fulfill their potential.<\/p>\n
Currently, JOYWO boasts over 240,000 active members, more than 16,000 active groups, and a revolving fund exceeding $21 million (Kes.2.74 billion).<\/p>\n
PS Korir Sing\u2019oei listed several organizations allegedly receiving funds to \u201cdestabilize the country,\u201d including Africa Uncensored Limited (Project Mulika) with $250,000, Women\u2019s Link Worldwide with $750,000, Centre for Resource Mobilisation and Development with $20,000, Transform Empowerment for Action Initiative with $220,000, Kenya Human Rights Commission with $600,000, Open Institute Trust with $100,000, Africa Centre for Open Governance with $200,000, and Transparency International with $300,000.<\/p>\n
Other recipients mentioned were The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) with $200,000, National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (K) with $257,000, Shining Hope for Communities Inc. with $2,050,000, Coalition for Grassroots Human Rights Defenders Kenya with $250,000, Community Aid International with $100,000, Mzalendo Trust with $335,000, Usikimye (Femicide) with $30,000, and Citizens Advancement Initiative with $150,000.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost of the grantees have been at the centre of the anti-Finance Bill protests and the subsequent anarchic mobilizations that have sought to upend the peace and security of the state,\u201d Sing\u2019oei stated in a letter dated July 18.<\/p>\n
Following the letter, some Kenyans quickly pointed out that the Ford Foundation has also funded Rachel Ruto\u2019s NGO in the past.<\/p>\n
Responding to concerns about this, PS Korir Sing\u2019oei clarified that his demand letter targeted specific grants and did not impugn the organization\u2019s overall activities. He encouraged interested parties to make similar requests.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe letter requests information from the Ford Foundation with respect to specific grants. It is a targeted request and does not impugn the organization\u2019s activities writ large. I am sure a similar request to the organization on its funding to JOYWO, OGP, and others can equally be made by any concerned person,\u201d Sing\u2019oei explained.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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