As Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) becomes an increasingly hot topic when it comes to public opinion and it’s starting to drive the market. Solopant Kenya Ltd has engaged a higher gear by entering the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon to reach a wider community.
“We believe in sharing our success by giving back to the community and improve the welfare of those around us. We also believe in providing a healthy working environment to the staff”, said the coach during one of their training sessions.
Soloplant Kenya Ltd is proud to sponsor a team in the ninth edition of the Standard Chartered Marathon. The sponsorship of a team in this iconic sporting event is a demonstration of the Farm’s commitment to the communities where they do their business and an affirmation of their commitment to make Kenya a better home. This is especially for the 2011 edition when the farm celebrates its 10 years of existence in Kenya.
The innovative plant propagator thanked their valiant supporters to this event which has become the greatest professional and social running event of the year bringing together runners , supporters , staff , corporates and the community. They particularly appreciated the support they received from Amiran Kenya Ltd and Starlit Insurance Brokers towards there kit.
Team members said they will be delighted to participate in the 10km and hope next year they can also register for the other events. The team that has been practicing in the outskirts of the city believes they will do better.
Charity
Like many other big marathons, Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is a charity fundraising event. The marathon raises monies for Seeing is Believing, a Standard Chartered Bank initiative for eradicating avoidable blindness in children under the age of nine years. Through combined efforts in the 2010 Marathon, over 800 children have had their sight restored. In 2011 the company expects to do even better. All proceeds from the marathon registration will go towards supporting Seeing is Believing projects across Kenya
Solo Plant Kenya
The plant nursery is located in Magana area, near Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The greenhouses in “Solo Plant Kenya” are built as an exact technology of the similar greenhouses built in Israel. The nursery has specialized in production of rose seedlings.
The growing process of the seedlings is also performed in strict accordance with the methods developed in the main plant in Israel.
The process of producing a seedling, from the moment of grafting till the day of marketing lasts about six weeks. During this time it develops roots, leaves and strengthens the joint of the rootstock and the scion.
The plant nursery is marketing millions of grafted seedlings a year to customers in Africa, mainly in Kenya and Ethiopia. The company is registered as a Kenyan company.
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