Jambo Kenya AKorea quarterly Newsletter of Kenya Community in Korea Summer Edition Vol. 6 July-October 2012 KCK Summer Retreat Miss Kenya- Pacific Educational Reforms Kenya’s Olympic Sparkle “The start of a journey should never be mistaken for success.” -African Proverb Tomorrow is pregnant and no-one knows what she will give birth to - African Proverb At Jambo Kenya Korea, we offer affordable advertising rates at all times! Jambo Kenya Korea is a publication of Kenya Community in Korea (KCK) that provides news, events, scheduling, opinion pieces, announcements and advertisements to the Kenyan Community To advertise here email: in Korea, business entities, government and non-governmental agencies. Jambo Kenya Korea has had a growing readership since its inception. The newsletter is also distributed electronically [email protected] through websites, blogs, and social media. www.kenya-airways.com The Pride of Africa From the Executive 1 The seed of transformation bearing fruits ear reader, it’s always with great joy that I Lord Chesterfield reminded us that “…aim at bring you this newsletter on behalf of KCK perfection in everything, though in most things Dcommunication committee. Summer is it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, here! A time of the year when many us plan to and persevere, will come much nearer to it than go for holiday, visit family and friends or take that those whose laziness and despondency make extra part-time job. For Kenyans in Korea, Busan them give it up as unattainable.” So we pray that is the place to be on August 4-5, as we take that our simplest willingness to perfect our lifestyles cooling annual dive into the ocean. will lead to some achievement. KCK remains focused in transforming KCK Here in diaspora, we have kept vigil as we B. K. Kamary into a professional association. This has attend to our responsibilities in whatever small Secretary, KCK/ instigated positive outcome as seen from our way. Kenya’s participation in the Seoul Friendship Managing Editor communication tools and the way KCK conducts Fair, Kenya Culture Day, Africa Day and Yeosu its business. Already, KCK is becoming a reference 2012 Expo are just manifest of our commitment point to many Kenyans coming to Korea, business toward promoting Kenya-Korea bilateral entities with interest in Korean market, and other relations. These have been cemented by the community associations in Korea. Korean Air’s recent launch of direct flights from Even where informal gatherings are involved, Incheon to Nairobi from which trade and tourism our respect to the Kenyan ideals, patriotism industries are expected to rise considerably. Mid and indeed friendship has been preeminent. this month, Korean Prime Minister Kim Hwang- Our shared aspirations as a community of sik made a six day trip to Kenya and Mozambique Kenya nationals have seen majority of us share to boost cooperation in resources development resources, information and time as we seek to and strengthen relations. These are just but signs edify one another – I wonder how more fulfilling of things to come. a community can get! I salute all Kenyans in Korea, the Kenya Embassy From home, as Kenyans seek excellence to and fellow African communities. May our stay in better socio-economic aspects of life, we still read Korea be always fruitful. And when the sun goes news of mixed recipes of varied menus. From down, it is my conviction that our talents and these recipes, we note our transformed judiciary, wisdom would have also contributed to Korea’s an economy emerging from a certain horizon, welfare. Finally, to the Kenya’s London Olympics and converging hope for political soberness. team - let the world marvel at your prowess! We owe our progess and success to our unity t is an honor and a privilege to have this to see the good things from other cultures chance of sharing what is happenings in and build more mutual relationship that will IKorea, from a Diaspora perspective. KCK encourage peace and justice for all. Let us, in newsletter Editions is penetrating the whole this election year, be patriotic Kenyans who world. KCK has gotten treasured applause from desire to build a lasting peace. other Kenyan Diasporas, Kenyan government As I conclude now, I would like thank all of officials, Korean society and palls on social you for the great co-operation on all issues and networks. The message they give is keep being activities; let’s keep that good spirit. Find time united, keep the fire burning. from busy Korea life, call a friend, encourage Patrick Ntonja Recently, in a show of unity and patriotism, one another, meet up, and let us be family the Chairman, KCK we actively took part in numerous Kenya- more to one another. Korea bilateral engagements in Yeosu, Seoul, Special thanks to our Kenya envoy led Busan and other cities around Korea. In Yeosu by Ambassador Kitau, it’s been a great co- Expo, Kenya Day was well represented with operation. We have more activities coming up; a delegation of more than 100 Kenyans led we encourage many to take part in them. by Minister for Trade Hon. M. Wetangula and We have KCK elections this fall, we, currently Minister for Tourism Hon. Dan Mwazo. Kenya’s in office, will ensure all preparations are image is shooting up in Korea and around the in place. Before AGM, we will have all the world. Walking in Itaewon – a Korea’s foreigners’ communication regarding elections and district in Seoul, we can see Kenyan flags flying transition. Be engaged, be part of the high unlike in the past. happenings and let’s keep being a family. News from home regarding more oil discovery Finally, KCK and I personally take this in Turkana county in Kenya is encouraging opportunity to wish our Kenyan team and all as Kenya opens up to the world especially in Olympians, the best there is in the upcoming through investments. London Olympics. All the best. God bless you, Back on oneness, we live in a diverse world God bless KCK, God bless Kenya! and it’s my hope that diversity will lead us all 2 Kenya Embassy Let the good work motivate our hardwork would like first to salute all the members of the challenges facing our country should KCK and all Kenyans who have visited Korea not undermine all the positive steps we are I over the last busy six months, especially trying to make. For example the Kenyans for the Yeousu Expo where we all worked hard to Kenyan initiative where KCK participated in brand Kenya. As seen during the Expo many and joined other Kenyans together to raise countries the world over go flat out to guard money to feed our fellow citizens, a worthy their national image and Kenya has not been cause. an exception. KCK members should continue to work We all must continue in our small ways together as they have done so far in activities Ngovi Kitau continue to look for better and effective way that contribute positively to the image and Kenya Ambassador to use resources available to Brand Kenya to reputation of our nation. The goal should be Republic of Korea build and sustain Kenya’s image both at home to enhance these characteristics and create and abroad especially here in Korea where our an authentic, credible brand of our country profile and stature as a country has been on that establishes our uniqueness in the global the steady rise. arena. Kenyans in Korea and elsewhere in general Athletics, culture, tourism, horticulture, Kenya should be constantly conscious of its development in ICT, telecommunication, image and must with effort try to craft a picture education and our heritage can contribute that will help maximize political and economic generously towards improving the country’s benefits. In this heavy quest to manage a attractiveness to Korean holiday makers, country’s image there’s no one size fits all nature conservationists, artists, investors and strategy. Kenya has its own local dynamics other nationals who would like to make Kenya that need to be taken into account so as to their holiday destination and even home. project a positive image despite the numerous We are players in this task to make Kenya challenges. to be internationally recognized for its land, Kenya is a beautiful country and a land of people, natural resources and its position as contrasts a fact that we should horn on. Our a key player in Africa. athletes rule major events while innovations My appeal is that we all and especially like M-Pesa have shown the world how to use KCK members each contribute towards this mobile phone technology. patriotic goal in any small way we can. Thank All these contributions are admirable but you and God bless you. Kenya Embassy in the Replublic of Korea Address : 243-36, Itaewon-Dong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul, Korea Tel : 02)3785-2903~4 Fax : 02)3785-2905 E-mail : [email protected] Direction By Bus Take bus # 402, 405 and get off at Bus Stop “Grand Hyatt Hotel” By Subway Get off at Hanganjin Station on Line 6 Take bus #405 and get off at But Stop “Grand Hyatt Hotel “Karibu Kenya” Welcome to Kenya KCK Motto: “Together we stand!” Publisher: Kenya Community in Korea (KCK) The Editor welcomes Managing Editor: B. K. Kamary comments and letters from Editor: Oketch-Aoko & Christine Kathurima readers. Write to Writers: H. Kimuyu, M. Wanjiru, P. Njoroge, I. Cheruiyot [email protected] Layout/Design: B.K. Kamary KCK News 3 Kenya national day marked in Yeosu Expo The Expo theme is “The living Ocean and Coast: diversity of resources and sustainable activities” Kenyan delegation to the Yeosu Expo 2012 is led by a Korean band to the venue of the Kenya Day celebrations.