Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian Airlines Group hosted an Iftar Dinner program for Muslim community and diplomatic representatives tonight in the capital Addis Ababa.
Iftar, held at the Skylight Hotel, brought together dignitaries from various embassies, diplomatic missions and the Muslim community residing in the capital as well as prominent figures of the Muslim community and government officials.
Accordingly, the Iftar program was attended by Ethiopian Airlines Group leadership, including CEO Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council President Haji Ibrahim Tofa, government officials and diplomats.
The Iftar Dinner program hosted by Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa to express its appreciation for the Muslim faithful and commitment to fostering interfaith cooperation, it was learned.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
Kisii Boys and Kisumu Girls High School were crowned rugby champions after silencing their rivals in the Nyanza Secondary Schools Games.
Kisii peeled off St Mary’s High Schools 8-5 to win the coveted Nyanza Secondary Games Rugby trophy.
With brain, brawn and versatility Kisii peeled off St Mary’s High School 8-5 after producing a scintillating display to wade off a tough challenge from their opponents in a tie played at the Kisumu Boys High School.
Despite the dusty and sweaty weather in the lakeside region, Kisii Captain Morgan Ochiel attributed their win to prayers, hard work and discipline.
‘We got a lot of morale when we defeated Maseno High School in the semis and we have set our eyes on bagging the National Rugby trophy,’ Ochiel said in a post-match interview with KNA Sports.
In the third-place play-off, Nyabondo Boys High School overcame Maseno High School 19-5.
In the girl’s tie, Kisumu Girls humbled Koru Girls to set a date with other regional winners in a tournament to be held in Machakos.
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ource: Kenya News Agency