Stratford housing association welcomes Kenyan PM
A housing association in Stratford hosted the Prime Minister of Kenya as part of its transformation into the country’s National House.
East Thames Housing Association, whose head offices are in West Ham Lane, was home to Team Kenya during the Olympic Games, opening to the public for a number of events to showcase aspects of Kenya to the UK and international visitors while giving them the chance watch live coverage on the House’s big screens.
As the official temporary slice of Kenya, the Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, visited when he made his first visit to Newham.
Mr Odinga was introduced to an exhibition of Kenya’s history and tourism offerings before participating in a Google hangout interview broadcast live from Kenya House.
He finished by addressing delegates and the media before enjoying a musical performance from cultural group Bomas of Kenya.
You may also want to watch:
He also greeted Kenyan Olympians including 23-year-old middle distance runner and World Recorder holder David Rudisha and long-distance runner Kipchoge ‘Kip’ Keino.
Most Read
- 1 Eight-year-old girl from Canning Town publishes book to help children with grief
- 2 Police investigate burglary and injury at 'cannabis' house
- 3 Traffic cameras installed to catch Newham drivers who ignore road signs
- 4 Foodbank offering lifeline to foreign students left destitute by pandemic
- 5 Man arrested after car smashes into house in Maryland
- 6 Man arrested in east London for terrorist offences
- 7 East Ham barber disappointed by Covid-19 lockdown easing roadmap
- 8 Newham Council is making a difference
- 9 Person found dead on tracks at Plaistow Underground station
- 10 Council accused of lacking empathy over Upton Centre homes plan
