The EAA will reward Odinga for his outstanding Educational contribution to the development of Africa.
It is our joy to celebrate achievements of nobility with you through Edutainment Africa Awards. We hope that, on Edutainment Africa’s behalf, you may also encourage other members in your circle of influence to attend the event,” said the letter of invitation, dated June 6.
The Prime Minister will also preside over the function that coincides with the World Aids Day.
David Beecham Okwere, Uganda’s ambassador to Japan said on Monday Odinga would arrive on Saturday and also hold a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, with whom they are expected to attend to award gala together.
“He is coming. We will give him an award for his contribution; he is one of the leaders who have championed many causes. The Raila Odinga Foundation has supported the education of many students in East Africa. The foundation gives many scholarships. He has supported many causes,” Okwere said.
Okwere who is also the chairman of EAA said the award is a regional award. He explained that this year it was focusing on Kenya and Uganda but next year it will award other people in the region.
Innocent Ogwal, chief executive officer EAA told journalists that Odinga has an illustrious career in leadership and contributed to the struggle for pan Africanism. He said on Saturday Odinga will be involved in a tree planting exercise at the Pan African Freedom Square in Kampala. Ogwal said the awards were launched in November 2010 by President Yoweri Museveni who was represented by Sports Minister Charles Bakkabulindi.
About Edutainment Africa Awards
Edutainment Africa Awards is a prestigious annual educative and entertainment award that recognizes and rewards noble people who have fashioned and oriented their lives for the development of Africa.
According to awards chairperson Beecham David Okware, the Edutainment Africa Awards 2012 seeks to reward and promote good values through daily assignments and entertainment – the most cherished means of communication.
“EAA’s mission is to the education of individuals – young and old, through a value-based system that relies on self-driven nobility, creative art and positive entertainment where individuals are empowered to play a constructive role in the society hence helping to build a better Africa and the world,” said Okware.
Recently, President Mwai Kibaki was honored with an honorary doctorate at the Makerere University for his contribution to education in the continent.
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