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Ambassador Attends White Ball of the Companions of the Order of Malta in Kenya

Ambassador Attends White Ball of the Companions of the Order of Malta in Kenya
14/04/2024

The Ambassador attended  the inaugural White Cross Ball of the Order of Malta Companions of Kenya in Nairobi.

​Nearly one million Kenyan Shillings was raised and 100% of this amount will be directed toward our Lords the poor and the sick in Kenya; No admin fee, no overheads and no deductions.

​If you would like to join the quest of the Companions of Kenya and become more actively involved in what we do, or if you have a personal humanitarian project and need extra hands or funding, please let us know by emailing companionsofkenya@gmail.com.

​Check out some of our previous projects and see, first hand, how your generous donations are being utilised – Tangulbei Maternity Hospital , Waithaka Special School .

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