United Kingdom: African Scouts make a mark at the World Scout Jamboree
All the roads lead to Hylands Park, United Kingdom, as Scouts from all over the world assemble at the 21st World Scout Jamboree.
They came from all the corners of the world, one of them being of course Africa. Nearly 40,000 Scouts from about 160 countries met at Hylands Park, Chelmsford in the United Kingdom. All the sub-regions of the Africa Scout Region are represented, with more than 300 African Scouts at the Jamboree.
One of the African patrols is led by Joseph Kulali of Kenya. The Africa Regional Office is represented by Elzette Balgobin (Unit Manager, Indian Ocean sub region); Lamine Diawara (Director, Dakar Operational Centre); Lucia Chebet ( Unit Manager, East Africa and Horn of Africa – She is also currently the leader of the regional contingent at the Jamboree); Esther Mbui ( Executive Assistant to the Regional Director), and Euloge Ishimwe ( Unit Manager, Communications – who brings to you this report).
The 21st World Scout Jamboree is a unique occasion for Scouts from all over the world as it is a special moment for them to celebrate the Centenary of Scouting. African Scouts who did not go to the UK are also organising special activities in their respective countries. It is worth noting that the “Scout sunrise” is one of the most important activities, during which Scouts will mark the Centenary, on the 1st august 2007 at 0800 hours by renewing their Scout promise.
The Jamboree started on thr 27th July and will end on the 8th august 2007. The opening ceremony was held on the 28 July and was graced by the presence of HRH Prince William who was the guest of honour.
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