Agency feted for its service to Kenyans
President Uhuru Kenyatta was represented by Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed as she graced the celebration of philanthropic service to Kenyans. The CS is pictured here with some officials. PHOTO| COURTESY
What you need to know:
- At the luncheon, foundation chairman Hasmukh Devani thanked the gathering of distinguished guests for their support and assured them that the society would continue to “contribute towards deliverance of ideals associated with human creativity and cultural diversity, against the backdrop of Kenya’s multicultural landscapes.”
- The CS applauded the achievements of the foundation and assured the government of support in its service to Kenyans.
A prestigious gathering earlier this month was held at the Trademark Hotel in Village Market. The gathering marked three decades of philanthropic service by the Asian Foundation in Kenya.
President Uhuru Kenyatta was represented by Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed as she graced the celebration of philanthropic service to Kenyans.
The Asian Foundation, founded in 1988 as a non-profit making agency without political, racial or religious leanings, has served the well-endowed multi-racial and multicultural Kenyan society consistently and significantly.
The foundation, in partnership with a variety of religious, social and business organisations, has championed the cause of educational, entrepreneurship, medical and elderly care — not forgetting creative industries and heritage.
In the last three decades, in liaison with government agencies, it has actively participated in transforming the lives of scores of Kenyans.
At the luncheon, foundation chairman Hasmukh Devani thanked the gathering of distinguished guests for their support and assured them that the society would continue to “contribute towards deliverance of ideals associated with human creativity and cultural diversity, against the backdrop of Kenya’s multicultural landscapes.” The CS applauded the achievements of the foundation and assured the government of support in its service to Kenyans.
At the celebration, the foundation kept up to its tradition of honouring individuals and organisations that have excelled in their community or cultural service during the last year.
The Asian Weekly, Mrs Hayati Anjarwala of Bomu Hospital, Mombasa, Sister Vedantiben of Brahma Kumaris, Dr Chandu Sheth and Zahir Malik were honoured. The guests were entertained by Daraja Band, a truly Kenyan ensemble of entertainers led by flute maestro Kirit Pattni.
