Margaret Kenyatta Hosts Ida Odinga for Dinner at State House

Kenya’s First Lady Margaret Kenyatta hosted her Mozambique counterpart, Isaura Nyusi and Ida Odinga at a State Banquet at State House on Wednesday evening.

Nyusi was in the country to accompany her husband, President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, attending a joint business forum alongside President Uhuru Kenyatta

It is expected that Margaret and Ida used the opportunity to talk about her Thursday trip to Nyanza. 

The First Lady is expected to preside over the official launch of the Beyond Zero Medical Safari, Kisumu Chapter.

Accompanying H.E Margaret Kenyatta will be the First Lady of Mozambique H.E Isaura Ferrão Nyusi,” read a statement by released by Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o's Communication Unit.

According to the statement, at least 10 County First Ladies are expected to attend the event that will be held at the Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground.

Margaret has been recognised internationally for her Beyond Zero initiative which she launched in January 2014, with an aim of ensuring that no mother or child dies before, during or after birth.

In September, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Global Executive Director Henrietta Holsman Fore hailed Margaret for championing women’s and children’s health.

In November, Zimbabwe’s First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, while on a visit to Kenya, expressed her admiration for Uhuru's wife, adding that she desired to be mentored by her.

“I have come to see and learn. You are my mentor. I want to replicate whatever you are doing here back in my country,” she explained.

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