KDDA UK NEWS UPDATE (TUES 3RD DEC 2024)

Tuesday 3rd December 2024 KDDAUK and KDDASL Chapter commence the clearing of the five acre land at Kamanda Town - Koidu City to start the multi purpose building project. The clearing will last for few days making way for land surveyors to conduct a final survey of the land and give clearance for the building project to start. 

In spite of numerous criticisms and mudslinging from certain quarters the Chairman Mr. Sahr Kabba and his team of dedicated trustees did not renege on their promise of developing the five acre land as the flagship project of KDDAUK. Thanks to Mr. Kabba and his team and the KDDASL chapter for spare heading the project. Special thanks to the Paramount Chiefs for endorsing the project and promising to do everything in their power for the project to succeed.

See below, pictures from the project site:

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

KDDAUK 2023 TRUSTEES ELECTIONS OUTCOME

This is to inform the general membership of the outcome of the 2023 KDDA-UK election of Trustees which took place on the 30th of September 2023 on ZOOM.

Notwithstanding technical difficulties encountered by the commissioners, which were resolved swiftly, the election was conducted fairly and peacefully.

There were 61 eligible voters.

Votes cast: 33

Votes in favour: 31

Votes against: None.

Abstained voters: 2.

POSTS VIED FOR AND WINNERS:

A. CHAIRPERSON
Mr Sahr Stephen Kabba. Declared winner.

B. VICE CHAIRPERSON
Mrs Sia Jaward. Declared winner.

C. SECRETARY GENERAL
Mr Tamba Gborie. Declared winner.

D. FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Mr Sahr Dugba. Declared winner.

E. SOCIAL, EVENTS, AND PUBLICITY
Mr Tamba Sinah. Declared winner.

F. COMMUNITY, WELFARE, AND OUTREACH OFFICER
Mrs Theresa Willems. Declared winner.

G. PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
Mr Steven Gbekie (Devil). Declared winner.

Results were announced immediately after the voting counts were completed and verified.

SIA KOMBA
ON BEHALF OF
KDDA-UK 2023 ELECTORAL COMMISSION.

SIGNED:   Mr. Tamba Opas Jimmy – Kay – Chief Electoral Commissioner
SIGNED:   Mr. Edet Okon - Special Adviser and Deputy Electoral Commissioner
SIGNED:   Ms. Sia Komba – Secretary General – Electoral Commission

Meeting with the Sierra Leone High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (Saturday 16th October)

On Saturday 16th October 2021; a cross section of Kono District Descendant Association (KDDAUK) paid a courtesy call to Dr. Morie Komba Manyeh Sierra Leone High Commissioner to the United Kingdom at his residence in Hampstead Heat, London. The visit was climaxed by series of discussions ranging from peace to how KDDAUK can work with the embassy as partners to achieve sustainable development that would benefit both parties. Mr. Sahr Kabba the Chairman of the KDDAUK on behalf of his team expressed delight in meeting with Dr. Manyeh for the first time in three years since his arrival to the United Kingdom. The KDDAUK would have visited the High Commissioner long ago; the outbreak of the pandemic did not help. Now that the rules relating to the pandemic are relaxed KDDAUK will pay regular visits to the embassy in the future to discuss pertinent issues; Mr. Kabba emphasised.

Among other things both parties agreed that peace and development is sustainable in a conducive environment;  with peace been the uttermost starting point. Without peace the parties' estimation about development is impossible. Against this background the KDDAUK Chairman seek the good offices of Dr. Manyeh to intervened and salvage peace among the members of KDDAUK. For a very long time, peace and unity have eluded KDDAUK; nevertheless Mr. Kabba believes the involvement of Dr. Manyeh to call for peace and oneness will unite the members of the organisation. 

In respond to the request made by Mr. Kabba to His Excellency Dr. Manyeh; he heartily accepted the request to work with the organisation whenever he is called upon; adding that his office is opened to KDDAUK anytime the organisation need his help.

At the close of the meeting Dr. Manyeh said he is impressed by the organisation's past and current achievements; encouraging members to work together, stand above criticism and do what is best for the organisation. As a mark of respect, the organisation will offer an honorary membership to Dr. Manyeh for the interest he espoused in the organisation especially his willingness to work with the organisation on important development matters .

  Tamba Gborie
  Sec. Gen KDDA UK
  info@kdda.co.uk 
  +447506516063

KDDA UK Women's Wing:
70s DISCO on 5th February 2022

Get ready - a spectacular night awaits you. Do not miss it. Let's boogie down in 70s style!
There will be food and drinks sold at very reasonable prices. See the menu below:

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2020 KDDA UK Monthly Membership and Registration Payments: 1st October 2018 to 31st October 2020

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KDDAUK Registered Members List (Payments):
Updated 23rd October 2020

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KDDAUK Registered Members List (Payments):
Updated 13th October 2020

View Document (MS Word)

2020 Bi-annual Financial Report (2nd-version):
1st Nov 2018 to Sept 2020

View Document (PDF)

KCDS Toilet Funds (16th Oct 2020)

View Document (PDF)

Kono Conference Diaspora Secretariat Press Release (19th May 2020)

2019 KDDA UK REGISTERED MEMBERS LIST FOR 1st OCTOBER 2018 TO 31st OCTOBER 2020

Christmas Message (Tuesday 24th December 2019)

Contribution Towards The 2019 Koidu Government Hospital Christmas Carol & Performance For Inpatient On The 25th December 2019

View Full PDF Document

Notice To The Public - KDDA-UK (November 2019)

KDDA UK By-Election Results
(Saturday 25th May 2019)

Future KDDA UK General Meetings Dates

Future KDDA UK General meetings dates are hosted
on the Last Saturday of each month:

VENUE: Actra Tenant Hall, 375 Old Kent Road, London. SE1 5JQ

NEAREST BUS ROUTES: 21, 53, 63, 78, 168, 172, 368, & 453

DATES:

Saturday, 29th June 2019

31st August 2019

28th September 2019;

26th October 2019

30th November 2019
(No General Meeting in December 2019 due to festive period)

25th January 2020

29th February 2020

28th March 2020
(No Meeting in April 2020 due to dinner and dance)

30th May 2020

KDDA UK Voters List 2018

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KDDA UK Elections On Saturday 27th October 2018

The next election of Trustees for the Kono District Development Association (KDDA) UK is scheduled for Saturday 27th October 2018.

See the document below, for details:

View Document (PDF)

UK Parliament Invites KDDA UK & Members
to EqualiTeas (30th June 2018)

View Flyer (Full Size PDF)

3rd Annual Kono Conference 2018
Kono District (December 17th - 22nd)

View Flyer (Full Size)

NEW ARTICLE: "Maada Bio’s China Dilemma"
by Muktar Usman Muktari-Janguza

Download Article (PDF)

KDDA UK Complaint, Grievance and Disciplinary Policy - Signed (Adopted on 28th April 2018)

Please download and review the KDDAUK complaint, grievance and complaint policy below:

If you have any comments or wish to express your views
on the document, please contact us

KDDA UK General Meeting Dates (2018)

Please reserve the dates below (All on Saturday) for the
Kono District Development Association (KDDA) UK
monthly General Meetings, with our standard template:

TIME: 18.30hrs to 20:30hrs

VENUE:

Actra Tenant Hall
375 Old Kent road
London SE1 5JQ

DATES:

24th February 2018
31st March 2018
21st April 2018
26th May 2018
30th June 2018
28th July 2018
25th August 2018
29th September 2018
27th October 2018
24th November 2018

Thanks for your continuous support.

KDDA UK Fundraising Dinner & Dance
(Friday 25th May 2018)

KDDA UK Donated Medicines to the
14 Chiefdoms of Kono District (3rd January 2018)

On the 3rd January 2018, KDDA UK donated Medicines to the 14 Chiefdoms of Kono District. Please review the initial report and photographs below: Initial Medicine Pack Report (3/01/2018) View All Photographs and Documents (3/01/2018)

KDDA UK Appeal (Tues. 10th Oct. 2017)
Medicines Shipment To Freetown

Any financial donation must be paid into the KDDA UK Barclays bank account with reference Medsshipment:

For more details please contact:

Mr. Ahmed Sulaiman Bah on +447456809785 or
Mrs. Nganga Elizabeth Tondoneh on +447956065293

Thank you in advance for your support.

Public Sensitisation of KDDA UK Draft Policies

Please send us your views and comments on the documents/draft policies linked below. Your views and engagement are important to us to make KDDA UK a better, positive and open organisation. You are our best resource when it comes to creating, tweaking and expanding our Organisation to be a leading charity within our community and in the diaspora.

Thanks for your continued support and please cascade the news to members.

KDDA UK Bereavement and Funeral Policy 2017

KDDA UK Draft Child Protection Policy 2017

Read The Full Letter (PDF)

Bridging The Gap - Salone Embassy, UK
(Monday 20th March 2017)

Sierra Leone Independence Day - Dinner & Dance
(Friday 28th April 2017)

Legal Disclaimer

John Anderson from Cranfield Trust is the only Consultant for Kono District Development Association, United Kingdom (KDDA UK). KDDA UK will not be held responsible for any other person or organisation, falsely claiming to be a consultant on behalf of KDDA UK.

KDDA Logo Samples (Help Us Choose)

Dear All,

As part of the transformation going through our charity Kono District Development Association United Kingdom. It was proposed to have a professional logo that portrays the Charity's motto and values.

Above are 2 samples of the new proposed KDDA UK Logos designed by Tbuoy designs; we are asking you our members, friends, and well wishers to help select one from option 1 and option 2; Which design do you think would reflect the KDDA UK motto, values and aspirations, bearing in mind that the association was recently accredited a full charity status. Other designs and comments are welcome for consideration.

Please forward your comments and recommendations to kddanewsletter@hotmail.com or on KDDA UK WhatsApp forum as soon as possible.

Thanks.

The Kono Diaspora Letter To President Koroma (Dated: 5th March 2016)

Kono Leaders In The Diaspora Speak Out Against Violence In Kono District

18th December 2015

We, the undersigned leaders of Kono organizations in the Diaspora strongly condemn current acts of intimidation and violence in relation to the Constituency 025 Bye-Elections scheduled for Saturday, December 19th in Kono District. In particular, we call the public's immediate attention to the alleged arrests of family members of the opposition party candidate, Sahr Gbondo, as well as the alleged illegal search of his compound yesterday morning. Mr. Gbondo is currently in an undisclosed location within Kono and has expressed fear for his life as well as the safety of his family and supporters.

We have also received information of the alleged "taking in for questioning" of Jonathan Leigh, the editor of the daily Independent Observer, concerning a front page report of the said violence in Kono over the past several days, which included several reported casualties and alleged vandalizing of private and public property.

These alleged activities of intimidation and harassment come on the heel of the appointed Vice President's controversial address to the people of Kono in Gorama Chiefdom last week. In his speech, Hon. Foh asserted that Kono people must vote for the APC party if they wish to receive development in their region. We view this assertion and other disturbing remarks in Hon. Foh's speech as a gross debasement of the people of Kono and an attempt to coerce votes through open blackmail. A formal complaint and press release concerning this blatant flouting of the democratic rights of the people of Kono will be issued in due time.

We ask President Koroma's administration for an immediate investigation of reports of harassment and intimidation of ordinary citizens exercising their constitutional rights to vote in Kono as well as alleged infringement of the rights to free speech and freedom of the press. We ask for public assurance of free and fair elections tomorrow Saturday, December 19th for the people of Sewafe and Gorama to decide their own fate.

Sincerely,

Dr. Kai Ngegba, Chair, Kono District Development Association UK
Dr. Fuambai S. Ahmadu, President, Kono Union USA Inc.
Mr. Aiah Fanday, Chair, Kono District Global Organization
Madame Fatima Wahab, President, Kono Diamond Women's Organization


Contacts:

konounionusa@gmail.com
kddanewsletter@hotmail.com

KDDA Bags An International Award (28th March 2015)

The Kono District Development Association (KDDA) UK is proud to inform you that our organisation was awarded a Prestigious award at the Kono Union Ball held in Maryland, USA on Saturday 28th March 2015. As a result of our devoted service, KDDA was voted and presented with the ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD. We had a strong representation in the person of Dr. Mohamed Dauda, who received the award on our behalf from the industrious President of Kono Union USA - Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Mohamed Dauda expressed our delight and appreciation for such an important recognition from one of the vibrant and progressive Kono organisations in the Diaspora. He thanked all those who made this possible and affirmed our desire to improve the bilateral relationship between our organisations, and stressed that the KDDA Chairman Dr. Kai Ngegba is determined to move this special relationship to another level.

Below are two images; an image of the KDDA award and second, Dr. Mohamed Dauda in his immaculate formal traditional Kono attire, proudly showing our award.

Our special thanks to Dr. Mohamed Dauda, the Kono Union USA members and all those who graced this elegant occasion.

Joint Statement From KDDA (UK)
Kono Union (USA), KDGO & KONSU
(14th March 2015)

Please read the joint statement below, from the Kono District Development Association (KDDA) United Kingdom, Kono Union USA, Kono District Global Organisation (KDGO), and the Kono Students Union (KONSU):





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Thanks for your continued support.

Koidu City Mayor's New Year Message (2015)

Please see below, His Worship Mayor Lamina's New Year's Message, for your attention:

Wishing you a Prosperous 2015 and thanks for your continued support over the years.

KDDA & KU Press Release (10th Nov 2014)

CONGRATULATION MESSAGE:
From Saa Emerson Lamina, Mayor,
Koidu New Sembehun City Council

KDDA Ebola Emergency Fund (KEEF)

Following the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, the Kono District Development Association (KDDA) Ebola Emergency Fund has been set up to help our people in Kono District and Sierra Leone at large. KDDA has provided an opening set up Fund of six hundred pounds (£600.00). We are appealing for donations in this time of dire need.

Ebola is a viral illness that has killed nearly one thousand people in West Africa. The epidemic has mainly affected Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, but has spread to other countries, and has been declared an international public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Our coordinated response is vital to prevent and stop the spread of this vicious virus. The situation is serious, our health care system has been overwhelmed and we need to act now.

All donations should be addressed to KDDA and paid into the KDDA account:

Barclays Bank
Account Number: 30723150
Sort Code: 204981

Donations should be referenced with the name of payee and KEEF. Please direct further enquiries to our Coordinators for this Fund:

Mr. Aiah Bondowa Tondoneh via T+447961726773 or abtondoneh@hotmail.com

Mrs. Sia Evelyn Nyandemo via T+447956311757 or konosccan@yahoo.com

Your donations will be used to help with preventive measures and support our people in Kono District and Sierra Leoneans affected by this dreadful virus.

Together we are stronger and please help if you can.

Thanks for your continued support.