Companies investing in Kajiado County are now required to actively contribute to the social and economic well-being of residents after Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku signed into law The Kajiado County Corporate Social Responsibility Bill 2024.
The bill, which was sponsored by nominated Member of County Assembly (MCA) Joyce Sunte, provides for companies to develop self-regulatory practices and management systems that foster relationships of confidence and trust between the companies and the communities in the county.
In addition, the law provides for companies to contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress with a view to achieving development in the county.
The bill also provides for companies to encourage local development through close cooperation with local communities of the county and to solve environmental and social problems occasioned by the companies in the county in addition to respecting the human rights of the communities in the county.
