Bono visits Kenya to promote “brand Africa”

ANTOINETTE KELLY,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Saturday, March 20, 2010, 9:32 AM

Updated Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11:15 AM

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Bono spent St. Patrick’s Day in Nairobi, Kenya, where he attended a Pan African Media Conference to discuss important issues affecting the continent.

“I am happy to be in Kenya and also participate in the Pan African Media Conference since there is so much to learn, share and speak about in Africa,” the U2 lead singer told The Daily Nation newspaper.

Bono featured as a panelist at the conference, as Africa is a subject that has long been a passion for the 50-year-old Dubliner.

“The conference attracted my attention because I am one of those who believe in brand Africa, a better Africa for Africans,” Bono said as to why he was attending the event.

Bono co-founded the One campaign, which raises funds to fight AIDS and poverty in Africa, and is a vigorous activist for debt cancellation in African countries.

His efforts so far have led to the scrapping on $70 billion worth of debt, and that money has been put to good use in the community.

“The money was used by various governments in keeping more than 35 million children in Africa in schools and that is what I want to see happening more,” added Bono.

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kickstar | Mar 21, 2010, 01:23 PM EDT

That debt forgiveness will help the poor ould dictators of most African countries get new jets etc since they don't have to service the debt run up buying the last new jets, Like Former Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha who had about $730 million in Swiss accounts before his death, And the late Congo dictator Mobutu Sese Seko had about $7.4 million he had not been in power long enough to squirrel away more, Considering introducing the Death Penalty for Homosexuals Uganda's Yoweri Kaguta Museveni President since 1986 and likely for life Ordered a new G5 Gulf stream jet while many of his people are starving will be happy with Bono's efforts, And who can ignore Robert Mugabe and his Sterling efforts at what passes for Government There , Is there a pattern here??, Yes Bono it's Great work But would you try fixing the hole in the bucket before trying to fill it.

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