The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has donated Iftar food supplies worth KSh 3.35 million to support Muslim communities during the holy month of Ramadan, reinforcing the authority’s commitment to social responsibility and community welfare.

Speaking during the Iftar food donation ceremony held at the KPA headquarters in Mombasa on Monday, Managing Director William  Ruto said the initiative reflects the authority’s solidarity with Muslims observing the sacred month.

 “At Kenya Ports Authority, we take pride in standing together in solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters during this sacred month of Ramadan.”

He noted that Ramadan is a period of spiritual reflection, discipline and charity, emphasizing the importance of supporting vulnerable members of society during the fasting period.

“Muslims across the globe are observing the holy month of Ramadan, a key pillar of the Islamic faith a month in which the faithful commit their time to intensified prayers, reflection, charity and conviction,” he said.

The KPA MD explained that the food donations are intended to assist families who may struggle to secure meals for breaking the fast, enabling them to continue with their evening prayers and devotions.

“It is with this understanding that the Kenya Ports Authority has consistently supported disadvantaged Muslim communities during the holy month, recognizing that there are families that face challenges in securing Iftar meals,” he stated.

According to Ruto, the authority has sustained the initiative for the past three years under his leadership as part of its broader community outreach program.

“You will recall that for the last three years under my leadership we have consistently been giving Iftar food supplies to organizations and community-based organizations within the region,” he said. “This year… we are today donating food supplies worth KSh 3,350,000.”

The donation will benefit 25 organizations, including the Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK), Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), the Mombasa Madrasa Teachers Welfare, the Assembly Ulamaa & Imaams and the Kenya Muslim Women Alliance, among other community groups and learning institutions.

Ruto said the program aligns with the authority’s core value of community care and social responsibility.

“At the Kenya Ports Authority, our initiatives are anchored in our strong core value, ‘We Care’, a statement that reflects how we engage with communities in responding to their needs,” he said.

He added that the partnership with religious leaders and community organizations would help reach more families across the region.

“KPA remains committed to investing in programs that promote dignity, unity and human welfare,” he said. “I trust that our partnerships between religious leaders and community organizations will go a long way in promoting a more inclusive and compassionate society.”