This archive report was first published on 11 January 2020.
Former Chelsea legend Didier Drogba is set to visit Kenya in a bid to support the Samburu Girls Foundation, an organization that works tirelessly to rescue girls from the clutches of child-marriage, beading, and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
According to a tweet posted by Drogba on Thursday, 9th January 2010, the Ivorian football icon confirmed his visit to the country to support the organization.
As a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador, Drogba has been instrumental in raising awareness on development challenges in Africa and around the world since his appointment on January 24, 2007.
During his visit, Drogba will be welcomed by Dr. Josephine Kulea, the founder of the Samburu Girls Foundation, who has been at the forefront of advocating against harmful cultural practices and providing education to girls in the region.
Since its inception in 2011, the Samburu Girls Foundation has made significant strides in rescuing 1,183 girls, with 321 being taken to school and over 340,000 people trained in Samburu, Marsabit, Laikipia, and Isiolo counties.
Dr. Kulea's work has not gone unnoticed, with international accolades and recognition, including a commendation from former United States President Barack Obama in 2015.
