This archive report was first published on 25 June 2020.
On Tuesday, the Johanna Omollo Foundation, associated with Harambee Stars midfielder Johanna Omollo, partnered with the Embassy of Belgium to donate essential items to 300 families in Dandora, Nairobi. The donation, worth approximately Sh300,000, included food and non-food items such as rice, sugar, maize flour, wheat flour, salt, masks, sanitary towels, and vegetables.
The Ambassador of Belgium, Nicholas Nihon, praised Johanna Omollo as a great person who has achieved success in football and is also appreciated in Belgium. He also emphasized the importance of sports clubs and federations developing plans to support athletes in need, which would also aid in advising authorities on the safety of resuming sports activities after the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the visit, the ambassador met with Jane Nyambura, a mother of three, who expressed gratitude for the donation, stating that she had not received enough food since the hotels closed down and working at the dumpsite had become challenging due to the pandemic. The foundation has made this donation for the fifth time in the last three months, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the vulnerable community.
The Johanna Omollo Foundation chairman, Godfrey Okoti, expressed hope that the stalled works at Dandora Stadium would resume once the pandemic is over.
As part of the visit, the ambassador also met with Bernice Muthoni, a Form Three student at Gatugi Girls, who thanked the foundation for providing for her needs.
Belgium Ambassador Nicholas Nihon with Rose Mwangi, a Dandora resident, on Tuesday.
