African Union

Government of Kenya

Celebrating Africa Day

 

Invitation to representatives of the media

 

When:                          23 May 2008, 3pm – 6pm

Where:                                 Premises of the
African Union on Museum Hill, Westlands, Nairobi

Theme:                                    Meeting the Millennium Development Goals on water and sanitation

Co-hosts:                      African Union/Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resource (AU/IBAR)

Government of Kenya, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

African Diplomatic Corps

 

Guests of honour:        Senior officials of the Government of Kenya
and the African Union

 

Why:                            On 25 May 1963 the leaders of African states that were independent at the time established the Organization of African Unity – the predecessor of the African Union – to complete the struggle for African independence.

 

Activity:                                   

• Speeches commemorating African unity
  
• Entertainment – Music by Kayamba Africa, dances by a Mozambican dance troupe
  
• Poster session by IBAR displaying their current projects and presentation by UN-HABITAT on water and sanitation
  
• Cultural exhibitions from Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan
  
• Photo and interview opportunities
  

Refreshments will be served.