Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been feted as the African Dignitary Man Of The Year 2016.
The former vice president was honoured by a humanitarian organization, We Care for Humanity, at the UN headquarters in New York, USA on Friday evening.
Kenya’s permanent representative at the UN, Ambassador Macharia Kamau and his deputy Koki Muli attended the event.
We Care for Humanity, the 4th Global Officials of Dignity Awards nominating body, recognizes eminent personalities who have contributed to sustainable solutions to global issues such as Human Rights, World Peace, Green Environment, Education, Health, Eradication of Poverty and Empowerment.
Kalonzo was feted for the award in cognizance of his long time humanitarian works of caring for the needy in the society through the Kalonzo Musyoka Foundation (KMF).
“On the basis of your unequivocal contribution to humanity, by demonstrating selflessness, caring for the less privileged, and your spirit of unity and integrity, I have the pleasure to announce that the GOD Awards Committee have reached a unanimous decision to recognize Your Excellency as AFRICAN DIGNITARY MAN OF THE YEAR. It is our strong belief that your accomplishments should be shared with and showcased before the global audience at the United Nations,” read the letter of nomination.
The Cord co-principal was recognized for his efforts to bring Peace in the Sudan during his tenure as the Kenya’s Foreign minister which gave birth to the Newest Nation state, the South Sudan and his endeavours in providing education to over 2000 needy and vulnerable students in Kenya through the KMF.
He has also initiated a multi-million project, The Mama Malia Academy that caters for orphaned children and the most vulnerable from destitute families. The academy now houses over 300 children from all over Kenya.
Kalonzo joins the list of Eminent Leaders who have been feted with the same honours including 1st President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda (Lifetime Achievement on Freedom 2015), the 10th President of Bangladesh Muhammad Ershad (Lifetime Achievement on Courage 2015) and Khil Raj Regmi, Former Prime Minister of Nepal (Dignitary Man of the Year, 2015).