Kedia Awards in Dubai bring together Kenyan diaspora in UAE

The Kenyan community in the UAE is a tight-knit entity, known for its unity and the spirit of camaraderie and helping each other. As part of the efforts to stay linked with each other, the Kenyan community in the UAE organises frequent social events where they get together for some fun and frolic and to get away from their hectic and busy lives as hardworking expats.

One such event is the KEDIA Awards. Organised by Global Links FZE, Dubai, a Kenyan-owned event management and artists promotion company registered in the UAE, the KEDIA awards have grown in popularity and stature over the years. The main aim of KEDIA Awards is to highlight the contribution of Kenyan individuals and companies in the Kenyan diaspora. “It is a way of bringing Kenyans together and will help develop patriotism and a sense of togetherness,” says Augustus Mulle, managing director of Global Links FZE. “Life abroad is not always easy. There are, however, some individuals and companies that go out of their way to help bring Kenyans together, and often help others in extraordinary ways. Such ‘mashujaa’ often goes unnoticed. KEDIA Awards aims not only to recognise the contribution of such individuals and companies but also honour them,” he says.