Airtel Kenya parners with Albinism Society of Kenya to offer free internet

Airtel Kenya has connected the albinism society of Kenya to offer internet for free. This is expected to provide seamless and effective internet connection to the organization, giving its members the freedom to freely interact with the internet.

Airtel Kenya CEO Adil El Youssefi explained that, “Through our seamless internet connectivity, we are enabling the albinism society of Kenya to drive its organizational research, public education and awareness, connect and interact with its members, stakeholders and the world. By doing so, we believe that we will be enabling the organization’s campaign that is being supported by Hon. Mwaura, Simon and many other supporters to make a difference in the society.”

The Albinism Society of Kenya (ASK) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2006 with an aim of sharing the experiences of people living with albinism; stories of stigma and discrimination, of living as a minority group in cultures and societies that are ignorant of their rights, needs and condition.

One of the key objectives that ASK aims to achieve this year is to carry out interactive sessions and dissemination workshops throughout the country, in a campaign that seeks to educate people about albinism.

In the recent past Airtel has also partnered with Facebook to give people on the Airtel network access to free basic internet services for education, health, jobs and communication in Kenya, Zambia, Ghana and Tanzania through Internet.org.