Serena Williams of the US returns the ball to Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia during a past match at Wimbledon. Serena will be in Kenya on Monday next week. Photo/REUTERS
By AYUMBA AYODI
American tennis sensation Serena Williams visits Kenya on Monday for the second time on another charity mission.
During her three-day tour, the world number one will officially inaugurate Wee Secondary School in Makueni, Eastern Province. This is a follow-up to her first visit in the country in November 2008.
Then, the 28-year-old opened The Serena Williams Secondary School in Matooni, which she helped build in partnership with the world’s largest technology firm, Hewlett Packard, and Build African Schools.
Tour organisers said Serena will review the progress of the Matooni school and hold a one-hour teaching session with the students of both institutions.
The schools, which have been equipped with computer classrooms, laptops, printers, Internet and training for teachers and students, are designed to empower African students through education.
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Hewlett Packard’s managing director for East Africa, Ken Mbwaya, said the visit is indicative of the superstar’s commitment to education, especially for the underprivileged.
“As our ambassador, Serena was touched by the plight of children from these areas,” said Mbwaya. “This has made many keen to learn, even with the daily challenges and limitations. Education is the best platform to invest in as it empowers whole communities.”
Patrick O’Sullivan, the Build African Schools founder and chief executive officer, said the objectives of his non-profitable organisation is to build primary and secondary schools in marginalised areas.
Source: Daily NATION
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