Africans in Italy "We need each other to solve common problems"
"We need each other to solve common problems"
Monday, 08 February 2010 13:49 | 
Interview with Wilson Kamami Mwangi, Chairman of Wakenya Group
Mr. Mwangi, what are the objectives of Wakenya Group?
Wakenya Group will seek to bring Kenyans and their friends in Italy together as a bigger family for their common good. It will promote a positive image of Kenya by organising cultural and social activities which help Italians have a better understanding of the country and investment opportunities. Wakenya Group will seek to become a point of reference for Kenyans and their friends in times of need. It will also initiate income generating projects which will be beneficial to the members and their dependants, especially those back home. Wakenya Group will also seek to participate in poverty reduction programs back home, by initiating relevant projects.
Why is it important for Kenyans to join it?
Today’s world is full of challenges which no one can think of facing alone. If people living in their motherlands create groups to enable them face and overcome the unavoidable difficulties resulting from the modern ways of life, then, it is even more important for those living far away from home to come together and face as an entity challenges that are for sure going to come their way. This is why we are not simply recommending Wakenya Group to all Kenyans in Italy, but we are strongly appealing with them to join it. We recommend registration with Wakenya Group to all Kenyans in Italy. We need each other to solve common problems.
Who can join the group?
All Kenyans from whichever part of Italy may join Wakenya Group. The group is also open to all people who feel some love towards Kenyans and Kenya as a country.
What’s the process of joining the group?
Interested persons can join by filling up a simple form that is going to be availed in our website and by paying the registration fee which is 20 Euros.
When will the group be holding meetings and where?
The group intends to have two Annual General Meetings every year. There will be a few other activities and events in the year. These will be decided by the AGM and published in the group’s newsletter and website.
CONTACTS OF WAKENYA GROUP
The Chairperson,
C/o Kenya Embassy Rome,
Via Archimede, 164
00197 ROME
E-mail:
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Phone: +39-3334052825
By Stephen Ogongo