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Tenth Nelson Mandela Day celebrated

The aim is to serve the needy and honour Mandela's legacy

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by MOSES MWANGI

Realtime19 July 2019 - 18:34
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In Summary


• The aim is to serve the needy and honour Mandela's legacy by giving 67 minutes on the 18th of July to do good

The South African High Commission celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the International Nelson Mandela Day at Cheleta Primary School, Nairobi, on July 18.

The day was launched in 2009 on the late Nelson Mandela's birthday, July 18, through a majority decision by the UN General Assembly.

This year's theme was ''Action against poverty'' with sub-themes: ''Take Action. Inspire Change.'' 

Present were Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi,  South Africa High Commission charge d'affaires Thembela Ngculu and UN Environment regional representative Dr Julieete Biao Koudenoukpo.

Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi with South Africa High Commission charge d'affaires Thembela Ngculu
UN Environment director and regional representative Dr. Julieete Biao Koudenoukpo
State of Palestine Embassy diplomat Belal Fannoun
A South African Embassy staffer distributes goodies to Cheleta Primary School children
Only One Yes Foundation author and founder Habso Mohamud
Olwakhe Mayekiso with South African Embassy staffers Tali Kambi, Amanda Mkwanazi and Diana Selebwa
Cheleta Primary School pupils entertain the guests
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