As a way of giving back to the community, the Management University of Africa (MUA) conducted a
Corporate Social Responsibility at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Paediatric ward on August 2, 2024. Eleven staff members led by the Human Resource Manager Edna Bonareri visited the Ward 1 E that hosts 28 children aged between three and 13 years.
The staff donated various healthy food items and a cake that was baked at the KNH kitchen. During the visit, the team leader Corporate Affairs Officer Hellen Miseda took the participants through a session of song, fun and games to lift the spirits of the young champions. The highlight was a heartwarming cake cutting session to celebrate the young champions’ resilience.
In an effort to create awareness on paediatric cancer, the ward nurse Beatrice Amadi educated the MUA staff briefly on the early warning signs of cancer in children and importance of early diagnosis, hence the need to be vigilant. “If the cancer is detected early, it is treatable,” said Ms
Amadi.
Dean of Students School of Management and Leadership Dr Juster Nyaga who was part of the team had this to share: “My visit to Kenyatta National Hospital, children wing 1 E, was a humbling and eye-opening experience. It reminded me of the importance of social responsibility and the impact that small acts of kindness can have on the lives of others. I participated in various activities with the children including playing games which was initiated by the children and enhanced by the song ‘Concentration now begin…’. We had various conversations with the children and laughed. Although, I had done CSR
previously including visit to an orphanage, this particular visit was a special one. Meeting children who are suffering from terminal disease made me to realise how fortunate I am for God to give me health. We brought a number of snacks for the children including the cake which most children loved. I thank God I was part of the team. We must all do our part in making the world a better place, one person at a time.”
The visit was a fulfilling and eye-opening experience for the staff. The experience taught them that they need to be caring and empathetic, both at work and in the community.