On Tuesday, Mama Ida Odinga paid a courtesy call on visiting Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi, where she praised the government's efforts in promoting girl child education.
According to Mama Ida, the potential within Africa is immense, as seen in the growth of economies despite challenges posed by Covid-19 and inflation. She expressed her admiration for Sierra Leone's efforts in empowering the girl-child and women through Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum.
Launched recently, the STEM curriculum allows students to learn about emerging technologies such as drones and robotics. The programme has also benefitted female students through government grants channeled towards research and Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET).
President Maada Bio reciprocated the praise, acknowledging the political sacrifices made by the Odinga family, which has contributed to stability in the Great Lakes region.
Earlier in the day, President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta hosted the visiting head of state and First Lady Fatima Maada Bio at State House, Nairobi for bilateral talks. The two heads of state signed an agreement on the Establishment of a Joint Commission for Cooperation and Memorandum of Understanding on Political and Diplomatic Consultations, as well as on Trade and Investment.
Present at the meeting were Cabinet Secretaries Dr Fred Matiangi (Interior), Amb Raychelle Omama (Foreign Affairs), Amb Amina Mohamed (Sports and Culture), Joe Mucheri (ICT), Prof Margaret Kobia (Public Service), and Betty Maina (Trade).
The Sierra Leone Head of State is expected to be the main guest at the Madaraka Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Wednesday.
