Fundraiser for Malindi Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA)

Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenyans to support the development of church projects, saying they assist in improving the standards of living in the country.

Mr. Musyoka commended religious organizations in the country for complimenting the government’s efforts in training Kenyans in various fields.

He urged religious leaders to be tolerant to one another irrespective of their religious affiliations, adding that Kenyans should coexist with one another like brothers and sisters.

“We need to go forward as one nation. We should join hands in order to fight poverty and other evils in the society”, he noted.

The Vice President made the remarks today during a fundraiser for Malindi Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) in aid of the Development Centre for training of church leaders.

It will also be the headquarters of PEFA Church in the North Coast region.

At the same time, Mr. Musyoka called on leaders to support the implementation of the new constitution, saying it was one of the best in the world if implemented well.

Nominated MP, Ms Shakila Abdalla called on religious leaders to join hands with Members of Parliament to support the implementation of the new constitution.

She urged Members of Parliament to take their roles as elected leaders seriously.

General Overseer, PEFA Church Kenya, Bishop Simeon Obayo said the church will continue to partner with the government in the provision of not spiritual needs of Kenyans but also training them in various fields.

Bishop Obayo urged leaders to enforce the rule of law in order to maintain peace and tranquility in the country. He called on Kenyans to love one another irrespective of their religious affiliations and where they come from.

Present were area MP, Gideon Mung’aro, former MP and National Organizing Secretary ODM-K, Mr. Lucas Maitha, Regional Overseer North Coast Region and Principal Shanzu Teachers Training College, Mr. James Ziro among other dignitaries.

Later, the Vice President opened the first ever International Karate Clubs Championship in Kenya organized by the Kenya Karate Federation (KKF) at a Malindi Hotel.

The aim is to promote sports tourism in the country while fighting the drug menace among youth. It brings participants from Mozambique, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya

Mr. Musyoka has called on Kenyans to say no to drug abuse for they were affecting the development of youths in the society.

He said the youths should be given time to exploit their talents by embracing sports as a profession.

The Vice President urged the youths to practice martial arts for they instill discipline and good behavior.

He urged Kenyans to embrace Karate and teach the youth the right values of life.

Mr. Musyoka commended the Police for their swift action in arresting the drug traffickers in Mombasa recently.

He noted that Kenyans want real action taken in accordance with the law of the land, saying in China drug traffickers get live sentence or death.

”It is time Kenyans said no to drug abuse”, he added.

The Vice President urged sports organizers to promote activities that bring Kenyans together.

Area MP Mr.  Mung’aro commended the police for being firm in fighting drugs and called for those involved to be prosecuted very first.

Ms Abdalla called on the media to follow up drug cases and expose all those who are involved in the drug trafficking.

Present were the Chairman KKF, Mr. Caleb Atemi, KKF officials and sponsors among other dignitaries.

Have called on the Brazilian business community to partner with Kenyans and take advantage of diverse investment opportunities.

Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the Brazilian business community to partner with Kenyans and take advantage of diverse investment opportunities in the country.

Mr. Musyoka said Kenya prides itself with a most competitive manufacturing sector which includes textiles and apparel manufacturing, metal engineering and motor vehicle assembly, thus an opportunity for interested partners in both countries to engage and strategize for mutual benefits.

He noted that both countries’ tourism industries are quite dynamic, boosted by good infrastructure net work, research and development over the years.

“There is room for partnership in this sector especially in construction of modern hotels in Kenya and employment of skilled Kenyans in Brazilian hospitality sector,” Mr. Musyoka added.

The Vice President was speaking today during the official opening of the First Brazil in East Africa EXPO 2011 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre.

The four day Trade Exhibition dubbed “The missing link” ends on 25th March, 2011.

Mr. Musyoka said Kenya’s importance to the Federative Republic of Brazil was recently underlined when His Excellency Luiz Inacio da Silva, made an official visit to Kenya on 5th to 6th July, 2010, the first visit by a President from Brazil and accompanied by a large contingent of Brazilian business delegation.

He said the Federative Republic of Brazil considers Kenya as an important partner in the East Africa Region having established a resident diplomatic mission in Nairobi way back in 1967 whereas Kenya opened an Embassy in Brasilia in October, 2006.

The Vice President noted that the choice of Kenya as entry to the East African region, will serve as access point for existing regional economic blocks COMESA, IGAD, and EAC, saying the three blocks have a combined population of close to 500 million people.

Mr. Musyoka said Kenya’s strategic focus towards Brazil and the wider South American economies are hinged the promotion of trade, investment and tourism.

He said the drive in opening new investment opportunities to foreign investors resonate quite well with Kenya’s Foreign Policy which place significant emphasis on economic and commercial diplomacy; as Kenya strives to realize long term development blue print commonly referred to as Kenya Vision 2030.