Cannon Assurance (Kenya) Limited

Cannon in the community

Kenya Freedom from Hunger Walk - May 2006

In keeping with its commitments to giving back to the society, a large Cannon Assurance team took part in the Kenya Freedom from Hunger Walk held in mid-May 2006. This was the fourth straight year that Cannon participated in the annual event. Seen below, the Cannon Team at the end of the walk, with Agriculture Minister Kipruto Arap Kirwa (in brown hat), Livestock Minister Joseph Munyao 6th form left and Assistant Minister for Justice & Constitutional Affairs, Danson Mungatana partly hidden third from left and Cannon Training and Marketing Officer, Mwirigi Mbogori extreme right squatting.

Kenya Freedom from Hunger Walk - May 2004

Cannon staff participated in the Kenya Freedom From Hunger Walk held on 15th May 2004. The Company has always sent a team of voluntary participants to this annual event. This demonstrates the Company’s commitment in caring for the less fortunate members of our community. Seen in the picture are Mr. Cege wa Nyambura, the General Sales Manager presenting the cheque to Mr. J S Mathenge, the Council Chairman joined by Mr. Mwirigi Mbogori, our Marketing Manager (extreme left) and Mr. Stephen Moko, our Life Manager (second right).

Shaggy Dog Show 2005

Below, Mrs. Pauline Kosen and son after judging the dog with the waggiest tail at the Shaggy Dog show - 2005

Shaggy Dog Show 2004

Seen at the 2004 Shaggy Dog Show, are from left to right four young but able assistant judges, Mr. Stephen Moko - Life Manager presenting the trophy to the owner Ms. Abigail Hooper, of the winner for the category ‘The Dog with the Waggiest Tail’, with Mrs. Hooper (extreme right). Also standing behind one of the young judges is Mr. Ngugi and Mr. Jimmy Ward, the Judge of the show.

 

Cannon at Windsor Golf Club

It was an eventful unique day for the Japanese community in Kenya when Cannon sponsored a golf event at the Windsor Golf & Country Club. After enjoying a game of golf, the participants were treated to a sumptuous buffet lunch. The various teams who participated in the event were presented exclusive gifts from our Company. Seen in the picture above is Mr. Kamau joined by members of the Japanese community.

2003 Barclays Walk

Continuing with its social responsibility to the society, a group of Cannon Staff also took part in the Barclays Walk held on 21st June 2003. The 12 km. walk was aimed at aiding the NARC government's efforts in providing free education. The event was flagged off from KICC and finished at the Barclays Sports Club in Ruaraka.

Cannon Staff with the Chairman of the Freedom from Hunger Council Mr. J S Mathenge ( in red tracksuit ) at the start of this year's walk

Supporting the Youth

Cannon has a policy of promoting the youth and in 2001, provided football kits to Farasi Lane Primary School - Nairobi, Mtwapa Primary - Mombasa, Tudor Day Secondary School - Mombasa, St. Pauls High School - Kivuti, Embu and Jamhuri Primary School Children's Home, Thika

Mrs Githere (standing left) presenting the kit to the representative of Farasi Lane Primary School, Nairobi
Mrs Ondatto (standing left) with children of Mtwapa Primary School, Mombasa.
Miss Asige and Mr. Mwairo presenting the kit to the representative of Tudor Day Sec. School, Mombasa.
Mr. Thumbi(second from right) presenting kits to representatives of St. Pauls High School, Kivuti, Embu.
Mr Mutungu (far left), Mr. Mbogori (second from left) and Mr. Gikunju(second from right) with the Mayor of Thika(centre) displaying the contents of the kit.
Mr. Mutungu, Mr Mbogori and Mr Gikunju with some of the children of Jamhuri Primary School Children's Home, Thika.

Corporate Support

The longest continuously sponsored golf competition in the country is the Cannon Trophy at the Mombasa Golf Club.

Cannon Assurance first sponsored this event in 1968 and it has been played for annually since. The winner in 2006 was L. Da Costa, with a score of 37 points. Runner-Up was A. Thakkar.

Above, Mr Vishy Talwar, Director Cannon Assurance, recieving a sheild from MSA Golf Club as a token of appreciation for the many years of sponsorship of this competition.

In the past, the Company has also sponsered the Coast Tennis Championships at the Mombasa Sports Club, the National Hockey League for three years and also an award to the Hockey Player of the Year. In cricket the Company supported the Kenya Cricket Association through booking of corporate boxes at International fixtures at home.

Cannon Assurance is a Corporate Member of the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals. The Company has also sponsored for the last five years, the category " Dog Most like It's Owner" at the Annual Shaggy Dog Show
We have been Corporate Members of the East African Wildlife Society since 1984 and are proud of our contribution towards the conservation of our wildlife

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