April 20, 2015 in Nairobi:
Secretary’s Day celebrations in Kenya
KFC is working with the Brussels Airline and DusitD2 on how this day can be observed in happysecretaryKenya come the 22nd of April by way of giving flowers as gifts with an aim of encouraging all the employers in Kenya to appreciate their secretaries and personal assistants a step that can play a great deal in improving their morale. The initiative will contribute to the development and growth of the local flower market, promoting a culture for flowers consumption among Kenyans. It will also create employment among the youth and women in Kenya. Further, the commencement of this will amplify the branding of Nairobi as the capital of an internationally acknowledged lead country in the growing and exportation of cut flowers.
After the official launch, employers in Kenya will be expected to kick off the celebration of the Secretaries Day also known as Administrative Professionals’ Day or Admin Day which will be observed on 22nd April 2014. Kenya has not been keen on celebrating the day which is meant to appreciate the support staff in the work places.
History
Secretaries Day is a holiday observed in different countries to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals to any office, small business or large corporation. The day is often celebrated by giving gifts such as flowers, lunch at a restaurant or gift cards. Other employers support the holiday by providing training opportunities for their administrative staff through continuing education, self-study materials, or seminars.
Source: www.kenyaflowercouncil.org
