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First Lady of Kenya Tours National Gallery

By: , August 6, 2019

The Key Point:

First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, toured the National Gallery of Jamaica’s Summer Exhibition, in downtown Kingston, today (August 6).
First Lady of Kenya Tours National Gallery
Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson
President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Gallery of Jamaica, Senator the Hon. Thomas Tavares Finson (right), greets the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta (left), when she arrived at the gallery, today (August 6). At second left is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. Mrs. Kenyatta is in the island with her husband, the President of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, who is on a three-day State visit.
First Lady of Kenya Tours National Gallery
Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson
Ceramist, Mr. Jag Mehta (left), explains the idea behind creating this artwork to the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta (second left), at the National Gallery of Jamaica, today (August 6). At right is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and at second right is Chief Curator, National Gallery of Jamaica, Mr. O’Neil Lawrence. Mrs. Kenyatta is in the island with her husband, the President of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, who is on a three-day State visit.
First Lady of Kenya Tours National Gallery
Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson
Ceramist, Mrs. Norma Rodney Harrack (right), explains the idea behind her artwork to the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta (left), at the National Gallery of Jamaica, today (August 6). Mrs. Kenyatta is in the island with her husband, the President of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, who is on a three-day State visit.

The Facts

  • Mrs. Kenyattawas accompanied by Minister of  Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
  • She was introduced to some of the artists whose works are on display in the Gallery’s summer exhibition.

The Full Story

First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Margaret Kenyatta, toured the National Gallery of Jamaica’s Summer Exhibition, in downtown Kingston, today (August 6).

Mrs. Kenyattawas accompanied by Minister of  Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

She was introduced to some of the artists whose works are on display in the Gallery’s summer exhibition.

Mrs. Kenyatta  also listened to the reasons behind the creation of their individual pieces that depict  Jamaica’s history, emancipation and independence, which the nation is currently celebrating.

Prior to her tour of the National Gallery of Jamaica, she visited the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation on August 5, immediately after her arrival.

Mrs. Kenyatta arrived with her husband, President, Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, at the Norman Manley International Airport, on Monday (August 5). The President is on a three-day State visit to the island.

The President and his wife  attended  a State Dinner hosted by the Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen, at King’s House, last night.

President  Kenyatta and his wife will tour the Bob Marley Museum, today (August 6),  before attending the  Independence Grand Gala  at the National Stadium.

They will  depart the island on August 7.

Last Updated: August 7, 2019

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