Hello Mwananchi,

  I hope you are staying warm this cold winter of 2010.  The purpose of my writing is to wake everyone up from their winter hibernating nests and announce a new course for our organization OKKC.  We need this organization in the city and contrary to popular belief, the organization is not dead. 

    The mission of OKKC is to promote unity among Kenyans living in the greater Kansas City area, through community involving activities aimed at rejuvenating and strengthening the spirit of collectivism (Harambee), providing connectivity and awareness thereby fostering the social and economic growth of the community.

    To achieve this mission, we need new visionary leaders who can adjust to the changing community dynamics to remold our organization to embrace our diverse Kenyan community.  I have volunteered to serve as the electoral committee chair to oversee the upcoming elections which are scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 20th at Lenexa Community Center 13240 Oak Street, Lenexa KS 66215 from 3PM to 6:00PM.    

    Please if you have the community at heart and you are willing to serve, nominate yourself or your friend to serve the community through OKKC.  We NEED the OKKC umbrella to bring us together as Kenyans in Kansas City.  Please feel free to call me at 816-217-6904 or email elections@okkc.org should you have questions or ideas and or if you would like to volunteer.  Thank you and may God bless you.

Former OKKC President

Chair Electoral Committee

Prof. Fanson Kidwaro