WORKSHOP ON INFLAMMATORY SKIN AND JOINT DISEASES

Omondi Oyoo a Rheumatologist at the University of Nairobi (left) , Pfizer Laboratories GIP BU Director Nigeria and East Africa Jonathan Brand (centre) and Professor Femi Adelowo of Lagos State University share a light moment during a workshop on inflammatory skin and joint diseases (Psoriasis and Rheumatoid Arthritis) held recently in Nairobi.

AIRTEL LAUNCHES MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR MUKURU PROMOTIONAL CENTRE

Bharti Airtel, launched a mentorship program for Mukuru Promotion Centre, St. Bakhita Primary School located in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, off Enterprise Road. 

The Airtel staff-driven program seeks to inspire the students, encourage the exchange of ideas and share insightful knowledge and life skills that will help them nurture their talents and gain a place in the professional practice.    

The company also presented the school with a cheque worth Kshs 525,000 to cater for this year’s school fees for the 15 needy high school students that the company sponsors.     

Speaking at the event, Airtel Kenya CEO Adil El Youssefi explained that the Airtel spirit provides a platform for employees to volunteer their personal time in support of development initiatives in the communities in Kenya, becoming active participants in making a difference in society.  Mr. El Youssefi also said that the program aims to bring students together to spend quality time with Airtel employees who would serve as role models to them.  

“We are excited to launch the mentorship program and look forward to helping each student interact with our staff, who are experts in different areas positions, share their stories and encourage them to aspire greater heights in education and achieve success in their chosen profession.  As a Corporate that believes in people’s dreams and aspiration, we are confident that the students will learn a lot from the program to achieve their dreams of becoming responsible individuals in the society,” said Mr. El Youssefi.