Ex-Radio Presenter in Multiple US Businesses After Leaving Kenya
Former Truth FM manager Lawrence Thuku poses for a photo on April 15, 2021
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In 2016, award-winning radio presenter Lawrence Thuku relocated to the US after his family and friends warned him that he and other journalists were in danger.
Media personalities across the country were then protesting against threats and intimidation directed towards journalists, who were agitating for freedom of the press.
The former
Biblia Husema Broadcasting presenter had travelled to the US for a talk show and speaking engagement but he was forced to cut his trip short and seek refuge in the US after being cautioned against returning home.
Assisted Living Services’ $2,000 Donation to Food Pantry Tops a Year of Giving Back Written by Alisa Gaudiosi
In a year when businesses and families are facing financial hardships, Assisted Living Services, Inc. presented a $2,000 check to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry, Inc. on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Cheshire, Connecticut. The donation was generated from the home care provider’s “Jeans for a Cause” company initiative. Each year, employees give $1 on Fridays when they choose to wear jeans to work. ALS then matches the total contribution and gives the proceeds to a local cause.
“We chose the Cheshire Food Pantry as our designated charity based on rising food insecurity in our town triggered by high unemployment rates,” said Mario D’Aquila, MBA and Chief Operating Officer of ALS. “According to the Food Pantry, 20% of Cheshire residents or over 1,900 households are ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
UpdatedThu, Dec 17, 2020 at 10:51 am ET
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The team from Assisted Living Services Inc. presents a $2,000 donation to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry in Cheshire. From left Mario DAquila, chief operating officer; Sharon DAquila, co-founder and Kerry Walsh, executive director of CCFP. (Alisa Picerno / Courtesy of Assisted Living Services, Inc.)
CHESHIRE, CT (From Assisted Living Services, Inc.): In a year when businesses and families are facing financial hardships, Assisted Living Services, Inc. presented a $2,000 check to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry, Inc. on Thursday, December 17, 2020, in Cheshire. The donation was generated from the home care provider s Jeans for a Cause company initiative. Each year, employees give $1 on Fridays when they choose to wear jeans to work. ALS then matches the total contribution and gives the proceeds to a local cause.