NELSON MANDELA DAY CELEBRATED AT CHELETA

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Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi with South Africa High Commission charge d'affaires Thembela Ngculu 
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi joined the South African High Commission in the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the International Nelson Mandela Day at Cheleta Primary School,Westlands on Thursday, July 18.
UN Environment director and regional representative Dr. Julieete Biao Koudenoukpo 

The day whose aim is to serve the needy and honour Mandela's legacy by giving 67 minutes of 18th July to do good had this year's theme as "Action against poverty" with sub themes "Take Action. Inspire Change."



Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi making his remarks during Mandela Day 2019 flanked by UN Environment director and regional representative Dr. Julieete Biao Koudenoukpo and South Africa High Commission charge d'affaires Thembela Ngculu 

Hon Wanyonyi played host to South Africa High Commision Charge d'affaires Thembela Ngculu and UN Environment regional representative Dr Julieet Biao Kuoudenoukpo.


The day was inaugurated on July 18, 2009 coinciding with Nelson Mandela's birthday through a majority decision by the UN General Assembly.

Cheleta Primary School pupils enjoying themselves on Mandela Day 2019

South Africa Embassy Staffers carrying out a clean up of Cheleta Primary during Mandela Day on July 18, 2019
Cheleta Primary Head Teacher Mary Kimani making her remarks during the 10th Nelson Mandela Day celebrations on July 18, 2019.

Cheleta Primary School following the proceedings during Mandela Day on July 18, 2019
Cheleta Primary School following the proceedings during Mandela Day on July 18, 2019
Westlands Quality Assurance Officer Esther Kimani making her remarks during Nelson Mandela 10th anniversary at Cheleta Primary on July 18, 2019.
South Africa High Commission charge d'affaires Thembela Ngculu 
Only One Yes Foundation author and founder Habso Mohamud 
South African staffers painting one of the classes at Cheleta Primary during Nelson Mandela Day on July 18, 2019 .

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