CAP makes 1st delivery of funds at State House

His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki was the guest of honour at an official ceremony on 30 Aug 2004 to mark the first delivery of funds raised abroad to help victims of the current famine in Kenya. CAP had organised various fund raising initiatives that resulted in an amount of Kshs 1 million being raised. Activities included a fund raising event in London for Kenyans in the UK and online donations from Kenyans around the world.

From left to right: H.E. Joseph Muchemi (High Commissioner to the UK), H.E. President Mwai Kibaki, Mrs G Rwamba (CAP), Hon Njenga Karume (Minister for Special Programmes, Office of the President) and Mr S Kimemia (CAP). Pictures courtesy of the Presidential Press Service, Kenya



All funds have been paid into the Red Cross "Save-A-Life" campaign account. The official handing over ceremony was held at State House, Nairobi and guests at the event included Hon Njenga Karume (Minister for Special Programmes, Office of the President), His Excellency Joseph Muchemi (High Commissioner to the UK) Mrs G Rwamba (CAP).

Kenyans worldwide are urged to continue assisting in this initiative by making their contributions online via this website (http://www.CAProgramme.org).

H.E. President Mwai Kibaki greets UK barrister Mr Steve Kimemia (representing CAP) at the official delivery ceremony). Looking on is Hon Mr Njenga Karume. Pictures courtesy of the Presidential Press Service, Kenya

Published: 31-08-2004