Africa-Press – Kenya. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, on Wednesday to attend the Future Africa Leaders Awards. It is an initiative that identifies, celebrates, and supports young Africans who have demonstrated exceptional leadership through education, youth empowerment, and mentorship.
Uhuru is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the ceremony and announce the winner of the prestigious Star Prize, the event’s highest recognition. He was accompanied by former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka. The Wiper Patriotic Front leader was invited as an honoured guest.
The party said Kalonzo flew to Lagos on the morning of December 31 to participate in the prestigious continental event organised by Future Africa Leaders Awards (FALA), led by its founder Chikki Ogbinagbo.
The ceremony is being held at the Loveworld Nation Arena in Lagos and brings together leaders and innovators from across Africa who are shaping the continent’s future through excellence, innovation and public service.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka arrive in Nigeria for Future Africa Leaders Awards / OFFICE OF THE 4TH PRESIDENT OF KENYA X
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Kalonzo’s invitation recognises his distinguished leadership record and recent international accolades. This includes his honour at the London Political Summit and Awards (LPSA) 10th Anniversary, where he was named Africa Political Leader and Personality of the Year.
The Wiper leader’s participation, the party said, underscores his continued commitment to pan-African unity, youth empowerment and the promotion of leadership excellence across the continent.
“The Future Africa Leaders Awards recognises and celebrates young Africans making exceptional contributions across various fields, embodying the spirit of innovation, excellence and positive transformation that is shaping Africa’s future,” the statement said. The Future Africa Leaders Foundation is an organisation aimed at exploring and expanding the leadership potential in Africa and for Africa.
It is for identifying, building, celebrating and supporting young Africans who have demonstrated exemplary leadership by impacting their generation positively through education, youth empowerment, and mentoring through other projects aimed at building young people and preparing them for a positive future.
Their vision is to identify, explore, celebrate, train and support African youths who have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities in various fields of endeavour.
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