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  • Ambassador Maangi, flags off Kenyans in Uganda to attend WRC Safari Rally

    Ambassador Maangi, flags off Kenyans in Uganda to attend WRC Safari Rally

    Kenya High Commissioner  to Uganda Joash Maangi yesterday , flagged off Kenyans  in Uganda who will be attending this year’s WRC  Safari Rally Kenya set to rev off tomorrow.

    The magical Kenya branded bus  will ferry Safari rally enthusiasts  who will follow the Safari rally action  in Naivasha between tomorrow  and this Sunday.

    Speaking outside the Kenya High commission office in Kampala yesterday Maangi emphasized on the great role played by the WRC safari rally in regional integration.

    “The Vasha Extravaganza has become the most important tourist attraction for motor enthusiasts in the region. We need to support it in the spirit of promoting tourism as a catalyst for regional integration.”

    Kenyans in Uganda will join other Kenyans as well as rally die-hards from Uganda who throng Naivasha, each year to get a glimpse of the Safari rally action.

    This year’s WRC Safari Rally Kenya will act as both a WRC leg and an African Rally Championship event as well as a Kenya National Rally Championship series event.

  • “I’m confident Kenya will trounce Uganda,” says Ambassador Maangi

    “I’m confident Kenya will trounce Uganda,” says Ambassador Maangi

    Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda Joash Maangi,is confident with the Kenya national women’s under-17 team, the Junior Starlets, qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for a 2nd time in a row.

    Maangi said this today when he hosted FKF National Executive Committee member representing women, Violet Kerubo, who paid him a courtesy call at the Kenyan commission’s office in Kampala.

    Kerubo is leading the Junior Starlets delegation, which will play host to Uganda tomorrow evening at the Nakivubo Hamz stadium in Kampala for the 2nd round 1st leg qualifying match.

    Junior Starlets training in Uganda ahead of tomorrow’s match against the host

    Maangi wished the Kenyan girls victory in their match tomorrow’s match.

    “I wish our young starlets the best as they play Uganda tomorrow for the FIFA Cup qualifier,” said Ambassador Maangi.

    Kenya is targeting to qualify for this year’s FIFA World Cup set for Morocco after their maiden qualification last year in the Dominican Republic, where they finished 3rd in Group C with a single victory.

  • Maangi hosts Sports PS Tum in Kampala,lauds key role of the ministry in nurturing talents in Kenya

    Maangi hosts Sports PS Tum in Kampala,lauds key role of the ministry in nurturing talents in Kenya

    Kenyan high commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, has commended the Ministry of Sports in Kenya for its crucial role in fostering talents and generating opportunities for them to earn a living by monetising their talents.

    Maangi was speaking today while hosting Sports Permanent Secretary for Sports, Youth Affairs, and Arts, Eng. Peter Tum, who made a courtesy visit to the mission headquarters in Kampala, Uganda.

    The High Commissioner’s  sentiments are in line with the Kenyan Sports ,and creative economy ministry which has been emphasizing on  monetization of talents among the youths as a source revenue and self employment 

    The PS is in Kampala to attend the regional CAF meeting ahead of the African Nations Championship, which will be held jointly by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from 2nd to 30th August this year.

  • Ambassador Maangi hosts Governors Baraza and Bii in Kampala

    Ambassador Maangi hosts Governors Baraza and Bii in Kampala

    Kenya High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, has hailed the vital role of sports in promoting unity and regional integration.

    Maangi said this today when he hosted Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, and his Kakamega counterpart Fernandez Baraza, when he hosted them at the Kenyan mission in Kampala.

    The two governors are in Kampala to attend the East African Local Authorities Cultural Association (EALASCA) Games being held in Kampala, Uganda.

    Maangi emphasized on the need for the East African Community members to leverage on sports to enhance peaceful co existence and shared values of the people from the region.

    The EALASCA, which began on 23rd February, will end on the 28th of this month, bringing together participants from Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, and other East African nations.

    The games aim to strengthen regional unity and celebrate the spirit of East African integration through sports and culture.