First Lady Margaret Kenyatta today hosted celebrations to mark World Thinking Day 2019 and the Leadership Award Ceremony of the Kenya Girl Guides Association at State House, Nairobi
President Kenyatta among other leaders graced the occasion, which is celebrated by millions of girl guides and girl scouts worldwide to celebrate the shared birthday of Lord Baden Powell and his wife Olave.
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Margaret Kenyatta highlighted that it is deeply moving to see how the girl guide movement has impacted millions of girls and women indiscriminately across Kenya.
“It is encouraging to see people coming together in the name of a common and noble cause that this movement holds true” she added
As Patron of the Association, The first Lady also awarded outstanding Girl Guides, Leaders, Champions and Heroes who have displayed exemplary leadership in their spheres of influence.
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She also stated that Kenya is indeed indebted to the leadership of the Kenya Girl Guides.
Margaret Kenyatta thanked the staff and all partners for their tireless and dedicated passion to ensure that the amazing work of the movement continues to reach and empower millions of girls, adolescents and women across the county.
She also applauded them for standing firm and holding on to the virtues that the movement has come to be associated with-dignity, integrity, service, leadership and patriotism
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The First Lady also exuded confidence that the Strategic Plan will set out a robust program of expansion across the country so that many more young women can experience the powerful influence of the Girl Guide Movement.
As Patron, she also pledged her continued support for their ever relevant and noble mission.
Confident that the Strategic Plan will set out a robust program of expansion across the country so that many more young women can experience the powerful influence of the Girl Guide Movement. As Patron, I pledge my continued support for your ever relevant and noble mission. pic.twitter.com/JjHRwWSbvJ— The First Lady Kenya (@FirstLadyKenya) February 22, 2019