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May 18, 2016

68th Independence Anniversary of the State of Israel hosted by C4I Uganda

Christians for Israel Uganda hosted the 68th anniversary of the State of Israel in Kampala. The event was attended 450 guests, the guest of honor being the First Lady of Uganda, Mrs. Museveni. Furthermore the celebration was attended by the Ambassador of Israel to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Seychelles, Mr. Yahel Vilan together with a delegation from the Israeli embassy in Kenya, many ambassadors, government ministers, members of parliament, the Jewish community of Uganda, friends of Christians for Israel and a media team. 

Christians for Israel Regional Director East Africa, Mr. Drake Kanaabo, gave a moving speech and handed a gift of friendship to H.E. the Ambassador of Israel, Mr. Vilan. The colorful ceremony moved the hearts of the people that were present. Drake Kanaabo: ‘Continue to pray for us in Uganda as we try to stand in the gap for Israel and our nation.’



From left to right: Yarun Dumsky, Drake Kanaabo, Ambassador Yahel Vilan,
First Lady Janet Museveni, Henry Oryem Okello (State Minister for Foreign Affairs)


Drake Kanaabo handing a gift of friendship to H.E. the Ambassador on behalf of
Christians for Israel Uganda.









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