International tennis player Serena Williams (pictured with Kenya’s education minister Sam Ongeri) cuts the ribbon at the Serena Williams Secondary School in Matooni, Kenya on Friday afternoon.
Built through a partnership between the Build African Schools initiative and Hewlett Packard, the school is designed to empower African students through education.
“We are indeed honored to have Ms Williams visit Kenya at this momentous time in American history when we have a new President elect who has roots in Kenya,” said Mr Dickson Mutaiti, the Director of Projects Build African Schools in Kenya.
( PHOTOS: AFP PHOTO / SIMON MAINA )
S Looks Good!!!
Good work Serena
She is the most giving person. She is always participating in charity. you cant help but love when people give. i am a big fan if hers and no one ever realizes and recognizes what she does off the tennis court. you guys should visit Serenawilliams.com she has crazy fun videos and stuff on there. you can follow her africa trip there and see all that she is doing in the little time she has off.
i love concrete loop always being so nice and positive to her.
Awwww…nice work Serena
very good action !
Man this is what it’s all about. Making it and then paying it forward, giving back. Way to go Serena. God bless her and the new school.
it is nice to see another celeb join the bandwagon but honestly, serena doesnt look into it!…
Great work Serena.
Go serena, she is a role model. her and venus’ accomplishments have been amazing and they are inspiring.
Go Serena!!! She is always doing big things.
Nice job. i’m a really fan of her. thar’s really what we call “pay it foward”
keep doin a good job!!!
I LOVE HER!!!
SHE IS AMAZING!
That’s why i love these Serena, and her sister , they do not waste time feeling Sorry for themselves like ( Ego , fool’s ) they put that energy into changing lives – WHY can’t we all do this , on this Blog .
Guess what ppl ???? ( WE ALL CAN ) get involved , And how you can start , is by making small steps in ur community,,,,, In someway improve the life of ( A child , a Senior , a Homeless person , or a family in need ) .
When you give , it’s healing for your soul .
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WHEN VENUS GONNA DO IT?
Serena thanks for your wonderful donations to the kenyans, iam Zambian but whats important is its africa you came to. My daughter is 8 years old her name is Thulani and she plays Tennis. She simply adores you !!! I know you are a busy person if you gave her a call on +260-977852507 in the evenings central african time and just said hie it would mean the world to her . Like your dad I coach her once again thanks
THIS is what we SHOULD be doing.
Kudos Ms. Williams!
-Stay FLY!
I see a little Oprah on the horizon. Good for her.
This is what we’re all called to do … give back however you can. Great job Serena!
serena are you logging on to cl?
I LOVE THIS WOMAN…
I have 10 times more respect for serena she is AMZING for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know y’all are thinking it, so I’m just gonna say it: saggy boobs suck. And what does she have on? And I don’t need folks telling to STFU because she’s doing something positive because I already know that……….I can read. Big ups to her for helping out and all, but why would she go there looking like that? if she were anyone else…………name unmentioned, everyone would be dogging that outfit.
@13 totally agree….Every one On every level have the power to give..We live to serve others in our blessings will come from God…Loving thy neighbor as OursSelves will surely bring forth prosperity for ALL..
Good Look Serina…
Beautiful Serena, simply beautiful. You have no choice but to love a giving heart
Why doesn’t she open up a school in the United States?
Dude trying to be like Oprah….
but naw….just playing! I think this is great!!!… keep up the good work.
but yoooooo….. not to play devil’s advocate, but WHAT ABOUT THE lil black kids here??????…… they need schools too!!!
she coulda opened a school in Compton…. and that’s real.
but nonetheless, congrats on a job well done
GREAT JOB SERENA!!! SEE WHEN YOU HAVE MONEY TO SPARE THIS IS WHAT YOUR SUPPOSED TO DO WITH IT!
there is always a hater
WHY HASN’T BEYAWNCE DONE THIS???????????
SMH
This is wonderful!!
Good job Serena.
Lol don’t we already have schools in the US? I mean education is probably more valued here and way more accessible, whereas its kind of available and even looked down upon for girls to go to school.
I agree 24, what the heck is she wearing? It’s a school opening not a club opening. Still, congrats to Serena for doing something positive. : )
CL, do a blog on the new show Iconoclasts on Sundance channel which featured Wyclef and Venus. I saw the show the other day and just loved it. It is a show based on the meeting of the minds.
#24 people havnt spoken about it because its not important.
Anywho,Very sweet of you Serena.:D
thank u serena for showing care and doing something positive…God bless you…I am Nigeiran so i know even tho i never lacked i know kidswho didnt have all and they appreciate watrver thay can get once again thanks serena for your love and compassion
Awesome work by Serena. Bless her precious heart.
I know it’s for a great cause, but WHY does everyone feel the need to open schools in AFRICA? why not, asia or europe, latin america? Africa is defintely not the worst place on the planet! I feel like everyone thinks africa is so bad, and poor, when it really isn’t…. I’m glad Oprah and Serena went out of their way to this though…..
and yes i’m nigerian too #37, don’t you ever feel like people pity Africa too mich, when there are other places worse off?
She’s doing good things with her money
If the whole world can have saint like Serena,what a grate world this could be.God bless you Serena and your family.I love Serena,simply you care for the poor and the suffering.And as Sam said on this comment ,that we should all give hope.I have just set up a Charity to housing.homelss and the sick children in western Keny.Please lets bind together and sopport “Change Africa Foundation”.Your support will be rewarded and make a history to CAF.You can visit us on;www.changeafricaf-foundation.org
this is really nice….i love wen celebs take their money and help others..
sidebar: serena is mad BIG
Good for Serena!
I’m VERY proud of her for doing that.
Go head Serena, now THAT’S being a role model and I bet Common’s eating up the fact that his boo opened a school in Kenya-cain’t too many girls say that…and she looks cute in these pix too
@ #39, they open up schools in countries in Africa because African plight is usually ignored in the media. Not to say that there isn’t a need in the US for school, in Compton, Oakland, down south or whatever. But we actually have schools here, they just need funding. While in Africa, in some rural places there schools but these schools are usually in one room, they share one notebook, pencil etc. My parents are African and they’ve told me stories about going to school as children, and the simple things they lacked that we take for granted. I think this is wonderful. We all can do our part here and abroad so that all children have an opportunity to succeed. Education is key.
God will bless Serena for this kind deed…but her mode of dress does is out of place. Serena is dressed as if she is going to “the club”.
GO SERENA!!!
Africa is the biggest continent with the worst poverty rate and diseases.
YAY! I love to see blacks giving back. If I was wish I swear I would doing something
But on negative note…why isnt serena in heals and a dress. Damn you opening a whole school and thats how your going to dress.
I am just saying that it is great to see sumone do sumthing thoughtful and nice. So why do people feel the need to disrespect what she has on or looks like. She is helping others when many don’t and that should be respected. So instead of worring about how she is dressed or what she looks like focus on the good that she is doing the lives she will be changing.
For all those who are complaining that why don’t people open up schools in other continents or the U.S, What difference does it make??? Human beings are human beings, whether you are helping one person, or millions of people, you are STILL HELPING!!! And whether you are doing it in Pakistan, Australia or an African country, someone somewhere is still being assisted, thats ALL that matters. Just be grateful that there are human beings out there considerate enough to care about other human beings less fortunate than themselves, be it on the other side of the world or in their own backyards.
Hmm…#39, Mim, you are delusional and uniintelligent. Do you know that the IMF and World Bank actually FORGAVE the debts of a number of Asian and Latin American countries, but no African countries whatsoever? Africa anyway, is the cradle of civilization, and when Africa gets right, then this entire WORLD can get back on track…know your history and you global economics. Other countries may be worse off then Africa, but Africa isn’t doing so swell too. We are dealing with BRAIN DRAIIN, like people coming to the U.S. and working here and not ever going back. Are you African? Do you ever plann on going back to help? If not, shut the hell up and let somebody who is helping, do it. You haven’t even assessed the situation, and you want to complain when someone is doing something to benefit the Motherland. I hope someone slaps you silly with wisdom one day…I know I just cyber slapped you. Hahah…ugh! it just makes me angry…
back to the post though….
Serena, this OUTSTANDING AND PHENOMENAL!! i love what you did, what you are doing, and will do. At the end of the day, its not about looks and clothes, but its about educating the mind and helping those in need. God bless you, Serena, we need more of this. And those of you who are hating, sayhing she should’ve doine this in the U.S…..WE GOT A BLACK PRESDIENT NOW AND YOU STILL NOT HAPPY??? There is absolutely no excuse for not going to school because “the Man” aian’t holding us down anymore.
Hmm…#39, Mim, you are delusional and uniintelligent. Do you know that the IMF and World Bank actually FORGAVE the debts of a number of Asian and Latin American countries, but no African countries whatsoever? Africa anyway, is the cradle of civilization, and when Africa gets right, then this entire WORLD can get back on track…know your history and you global economics. Other countries may be worse off then Africa, but Africa isn’t doing so swell too. We are dealing with BRAIN DRAIIN, like people coming to the U.S. and working here and not ever going back. Are you African? Do you ever plann on going back to help? If not, shut the hell up and let somebody who is helping, do it. You haven’t even assessed the situation, and you want to complain when someone is doing something to benefit the Motherland. I hope someone slaps you silly with wisdom one day…I know I just cyber slapped you. Hahah…ugh! it just makes me angry…
back to the post though….
Serena, this OUTSTANDING AND PHENOMENAL!! i love what you did, what you are doing, and will do. At the end of the day, its not about looks and clothes, but its about educating the mind and helping those in need. God bless you, Serena, we need more of this. And those of you who are hating, sayhing she should’ve doine this in the U.S…..WE GOT A BLACK PRESDIENT NOW AND YOU STILL NOT HAPPY??? There is absolutely no excuse for not going to school because “the Man” aian’t holding us down anymore. …..
This is wonderful news! Good for you Serena.
Kenya’s blessed this year!
@53 ur right, ppl think that small minded , why do we care about her dress and look , some of these blogers must be under 13 , because a real & mature adult individual could careless about fashion ,,,with this particular story , i am happy that Serena has choose this path , and i hope that more of us will ……She is one of my HERO’S , and I would love to one day visit Africa . , and for the ppl that asked why not help for the US schools or other COUNTRIES , thats how you can help , get out and VOLUNTEER , VOLUNTEER , expresses ur concerns by service . Make a commitment today and start , make a plan for 2009or today , AND start using the power of ur minds , write ur politicians , about the problems in ur school while ur VOLUNTEERING,.,, Write ur Celebrities ask them , how are they given BACK to change the lives of other’s ,,,,Encourage ur local churchs to do more , AND for the fashion lover’s , take ur unwanted clothen to the GOODWILL , CENTERS in ur Communities . Leaders, like Oprah , Serena , Obama , can not do it all .
My question is what’s HOLDING U BACK ? ?
THATS GOOD. I HOPE THEY WON’T TRY HER LIKE THEY DID OPRAH!
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Serena,
You are not only beautiful on the outside, your inner beauty is truly outstanding…
Thank you Serena!