Former Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson was just awarded the title of U.S. Ambassador to Kenya for J.O.O.F. (the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation)! Not only was he named Ambassador, but Jackson was also given honorary citizenship in Kenya; read the exerpt below from Tito Jackson for more about this exciting news!
“I am incredibly honored and humbled to be named J.O.O.F. Ambassador and Honorary Citizen of Kenya by Prime Minister Odinga,” says Tito Jackson. “I look forward to tackling the important issues of health and education in this east African country. Kenya is battling a number of life-threatening diseases including HIV/AIDS, which has always been an important cause for my family and me. Through a combination of education and resources these health issues can be prevented. There is a lot of work to be done and I can’t think of a better organization than J.O.O.F. to spearhead the effort, so I am extremely proud and grateful to be a part of this lifesaving foundation.”
