By Grace Gilo
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, received H.E. Kang Hyung-Shik, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, during a courtesy call at his office in Nairobi.
During the meeting, PCS Mudavadi reaffirmed the warm and longstanding relations between Kenya and Korea, spanning over six decades.
He acknowledged Korea’s invaluable contributions to Kenya’s national development across various sectors, including ICT, education, trade, agriculture, manufacturing, and socio-economic initiatives.
The meeting also spotlighted Korea’s involvement in prominent projects at Konza Technopolis, including the Konza Digital Media City and the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST), both of which are set to launch later in the year.
Additionally, the establishment of the International Vaccine Institute offices at Konza strengthens collaboration in health, science, and innovation.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary further underscored Kenya’s commitment to enhancing trade, labour mobility, energy, maritime cooperation, and climate change action with Korea.
“Looking ahead, Kenya is eager to broaden this cooperation into new frontiers, energy and maritime development, health, research, and innovation, while continuing to benefit from the transformative work of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and other Korean institutions that have empowered our communities and strengthened our local capacities,” said the PCS.
The Kenyan government expressed appreciation for Korea’s support through various initiatives, including the Economic Development Promotion Facility, KOICA projects, the K-Rice agricultural program, and the anticipated opening of Korea Exim Bank offices in Nairobi.
“Kenya and Korea will continue to deepen cooperation in green and blue economy initiatives, climate change adaptation, renewable energy, and sustainable construction,” Mudavadi affirmed.
Kenya also expressed interest in joining Korea’s Global Green Growth Institute and advancing green hydrogen projects to accelerate its clean energy transition.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a balanced and mutually beneficial partnership, anchored in shared values, sustainable development, and prosperity for both nations.