Miss. Salha Haji Omar,
from Mpapa Secondary School, was awarded a university scholarship for
winning the Jahazi Literary & Jazz Festival schools writing
competition.
The
founder of Jahazi Literary & Jazz Festival, Mr. Abeid Amani Karume,
and the Minister of Education, Mr. Ramadhan Abdalla Shaban, awarded the
scholarship to Miss. Omar at a public ceremony at Mpapa Secondary
School on Monday 26th of April.
Mr.
Karume said: “Salha, when you graduate we expect you to become a
productive member of our society, and where ever you may reach do not
forget your past and your country. This scholarship will widen the goals and aspirations of its winners, and we wish them well in their endeavours.”
The
festival's Writers for Peace' schools writing competition is designed
to inspire school children and encourage them to nurture cultures that
value education and peace. The second competition is due to be launched
in May.
Miss
Omar told us that: “I can’t believe that I have won a university
scholarship. I have always dreamed of becoming a writer, and now my
dream can become a reality.”
For more information please visit our website www.jahazifestival.com or you can also visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/ jahazifestival
Thanks & Regards,
FAITH KIBIKU Online Manager
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