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Hiiraan Online Today from Hiiraan Online: Somali Music advertisements British-Somali graduates celebrated at 5th Global Graduation Ceremony in London FacebookFacebook messengerTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramEmail Monday October 27, 2025 London (HOL) – The 5th British-Somali Global Graduation Ceremony 2025 was held on Sunday in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to celebrate the academic achievements of British-Somali graduates from leading UK universities. The event brought together politicians from across parties, university students, and Somali professionals from all corners of the United Among the distinguished guests in attendance were Somali Ambassador to the United Kingdom Abdulkadir Hashi, Joe Powell MP, Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater and Minister at the Department of Justice and Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the UK Deputy Prime Minister, Councillor Tom Bennett, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Councillor Kasim Ali, Leader of the Kensington and Chelsea Labour Group of Councillors, and Councillor James Small-Edwards, Greater London Assembly Member and Chair of Planning and Regeneration. Graduates received awards sponsored by Hormuud Telecom, a leading Somali telecommunications company recognized for its long-standing support for education and community development both in Somalia and within the Several graduates shared their personal stories, speaking about the challenges they overcame, the sacrifices they made, and the unwavering support of their families and loved ones. The UK Government Minister, who hosted the ceremony in his constituency for the fifth consecutive year, presented Hormuud Telecom with a Special Award for Educational Support and Philanthropy, recognizing the company’s continued efforts to strengthen educational and cultural ties between the UK and Somalia. Graduates described their achievements not only as personal milestones but also as reflections of the wider community’s investment in their shared future — pledging to inspire and support the next generation. Ambassador Abdulkadir Hashi congratulated Hormuud Telecom on receiving the honour, describing it as “a step towards building a stronger relationship between our two countries.” “I reaffirm my commitment to enhancing cooperation between Somalia and the United Kingdom in education, innovation, and institutional development,” the ambassador added. Councillor James Small-Edwards, Greater London Assembly Member, praised Hormuud Telecom for its sustained commitment to youth empowerment and education within the British-Somali community. Mr. Abdirashid Ali Ainanshe, Chief Communications Officer at Hormuud Telecom, emphasized that the partnership between the two countries “will be stronger than ever.” Councillor Kasim Ali, Leader of the Kensington and Chelsea Labour Group of Councillors also commended Hormuud Telecom for its consistent support since 2019, stating that the company “truly deserves this Mr. Abdalla Ahmed Ali, Chief Finance Officer of Hormuud Telecom and a strong supporter of the company’s educational and innovation initiatives, reaffirmed Hormuud Telecom’s commitment to supporting programs like this, stating that the company feels “honoured to be part of such an inspiring celebration and to continue investing in education for a better Councillor Kasim Ali also accepted Hormuud Telecom’s invitation for British-Somali political leaders in the UK to visit Somalia, share their expertise with local and national institutions, and contribute to institution building and sustainable business growth for the prosperity of Somali communities. The event was organized by British-Somali Global Graduates, in collaboration with the Baraka Community Association, an educational charity based in Kensington and Chelsea that continues to champion education, youth empowerment, and leadership development among Somali communities in the UK. Opinion| Privacy Policy|Sports|Somali Music|Somali Map All Rights Reserved Copyright. © 1999-2025, www.hiiraan.com
