PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE BEARERS TRIP TO KAMPALA

The term of the Office Bearers of the Africa Federation ends in April 2004. They took the opportunity of the visit scheduled for Nakuru and Kampala during the end of June 2003 to sincerely thank the members and leadership of the Jamaats for having whole-heartedly supported them during their term. 

The Office Bearers had a dinner session with the members of Kampala Jamaat on Saturday 28^th June 2003 in order to highlight the activities that have been achieved in their term and express their profound gratitude for their support. The Office Bearers also met the Executive Committee of the Jamaat at a separate session, which was held after the address to the Community members. 

The Office Bearers satisfactorily concluded their visit by jointly investing in a property with Kampala Jamaat worth US$ 1.6 M. The Africa Federation has put in a share of 25% worth of the property while Kampala Jamaat has put in a share of 75%. The income however, will be shared on a 50-50 basis, with the funds coming into the Africa Federation being specifically for Education. The annual income of this property is to the tune of USD 300,000. 

The Office Bearers would like to thank Shirazbhai Walji, the President of Kampala Jamaat and his entire Executive Committee for this gesture of commitment towards Education. 

Barkat Rajani
Hon. Secretary

14^th July 2003 (13^th J. Awwal 1424)