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08/10/2026

KOICA Kenya Office Visits the Newly Established Angels Beauty Training Center

On October 8, the KOICA Kenya Office visited the newly established Angels Beauty Training Centre (ABTC) in Nairobi.

ABTC was established under the project “A Specialized Skills Training and Employment Creation Initiative for Women in the Beauty Service Industry in Nairobi County, Kenya.”

Located along Langata Road in Nairobi, the Centre provides professional beauty education and vocational training based on Korea’s advanced beauty techniques and training systems. Combining both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, the Centre offers practical, industry-oriented training to help students develop skills for future employment and entrepreneurship.

💆‍♀️ Free weekend special classes are currently available, where participants can learn a range of beauty and wellness skills, including:
• Skincare
• Head Spa
• Massage
• Beauty Therapy

For students who enroll in the regular training programme, the Centre also provides certification upon completion, along with programmes designed to support employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Through this initiative, KOICA hopes to contribute to the growth of Kenya’s beauty service industry, create new employment opportunities, and ultimately support increased income and economic empowerment for women.

📢 Interested in ABTC or its training programmes?
Visit www.abtckenya.com or search for on Instagram to learn more about the Centre and available programmes.

Together, we look forward to seeing more skilled beauty professionals and new opportunities grow from the Angels Beauty Training Centre.

06/10/2026

🤝 KOICA–Kajiado Partnership Strengthens Maternal and Newborn Health Services.

On 1 October 2026, Kenya Good Neighbours convened a Project Achievement Dissemination Ceremony at Glee Hotel, Nairobi, to celebrate the achievements and impact of the Improving Maternal and Newborn Health through Health System Strengthening Project in Kajiado County, funded by KOICA and implemented in partnership with the County Government of Kajiado.

The ceremony brought together H.E. Kang Hyung-shik, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya; H.E. Joseph Ole Lenku, Governor of Kajiado County; KOICA Kenya; Good Neighbors International and Kenya Good Neighbours; representatives of the Ministry of Health and Kajiado County Department of Health; community representatives; development partners and other stakeholders. 🌍

Speakers warmly commended the strong Korea–Kenya partnership and the collaboration between KOICA, the County Government of Kajiado and Good Neighbors, noting its contribution to strengthening maternal and newborn health services across the County. Kenya Good Neighbours emphasized SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals, while calling for strong County ownership, maintenance and effective utilization of project investments to ensure sustainability.

The project delivered significant improvements in health-system capacity, including maternity shelters, more than 2,000 items of medical equipment to 25 health facilities, six ambulances, 20 motorcycles, four simulation-based training centres and specialized training for more than 620 healthcare workers. Community outreach services reached 41,735 people, particularly in remote communities, with Community Health Promoters playing an important role in linking communities to health services. 🏥

KOICA Country Director Mr. Wankyu Park highlighted the 18-year KOICA–Kajiado partnership and reaffirmed KOICA's commitment to sustaining Kenya's health-sector priorities. He emphasized the importance of County leadership, maintenance of equipment and continued use of the simulation centres, while highlighting the forthcoming USD 14 million MAMTOTO Project to establish the Kitengela Specialised Medical Centre.

CECM for Medical and Public Health Services Mr. Alex Kilouwa commended the partnership for contributing to improved maternal and newborn health indicators and leaving Kajiado's health system more resilient and better positioned to serve its population. Governor Joseph Ole Lenku similarly praised the partnership and reaffirmed the County Government's commitment to ownership, sustainability and accountability. 👏

Ambassador Kang Hyung-shik congratulated all partners and expressed satisfaction that the Korea–Kenya partnership, which began in 2008, continues to deliver tangible development results. Reflecting on Korea's remarkable journey from aid recipient to global economic leader, he reaffirmed Korea's commitment to sharing its experience and expertise in support of Kenya's development priorities.

🚀 Governor emphasized that the project handover should mark the beginning of the next chapter of partnership rather than its conclusion, expressing the County's interest in continued collaboration with KOICA, the Ministry of Health and Kenya Good Neighbours to build on the gains achieved and address emerging maternal and newborn health needs.

02/10/2026

🇰🇪 🤝🇰🇷 From Nairobi to Korea, and back with new skills!

Our Kenyan fellows have returned from the KOICA Fellowship Programme (CIAT) course on Capacity Building for Numerical Weather Prediction in Climate Crisis Adaptation, hosted by the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) in the Republic of Korea in September 2026.

Officials from the national meteorological and hydrological services of Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Liberia and Tunisia took part, with Kenya represented by three participants from the Kenya Meteorological Department and the Water Resources Authority

Here is what they shared with us:

📚 Practical learning, immediate impact
"The training was practical and well organized, and we gained useful knowledge and ideas that we have already started implementing in our work."

💻 Hands-on experience with forecasting models
One of our fellows, a hydrologist, interacted with Korean forecasters on the Korean Integrated Model (KIM), the WRF model and other global models used in weather prediction.

🏛️ Field visits that inspire
Visits to the National Meteorological Museum, the Seoul Meteorological Observatory, the National Center for Meteorological Supercomputer and the National Meteorological Satellite Center offered a clear picture of what institutions can aspire to.

🌍 Connections that last
Our fellows built professional ties with participants from across Africa and gained a deeper appreciation of Korean culture along the way.

💬 "Thanks again to the Kenya KOICA office for the golden opportunity."

CIAT means "seed" in Korean, and this course is one of the ways KOICA plants seeds of knowledge across partner countries. We look forward to seeing these seeds grow in Kenya's meteorological and hydrological services.

Our sincere thanks to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the lecturers and the facilitators, and congratulations to our fellows.

29/09/2026

A New Partnership: Korean Community Association in Kenya and KOICA Alumni Kenya Chapter (KAKC)

We are delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Korean Community Association in Kenya (재케냐 한인회) and the KOICA Alumni Kenya Chapter (KOICA 알럼나이 케냐 지부).

Built on mutual trust, friendship and a shared commitment to cultural understanding, social harmony and joint development between our two nations, this MOU establishes a cooperative framework to advance public sector capacity, technical cooperation, cultural exchange and collaborative initiatives.

The three areas of cooperation:

🎭 Cultural and Interpersonal Exchange
Jointly organizing cultural programs and networking events to strengthen the bond and camaraderie between our two communities.

💡 Technology and Innovation Cooperation
Sharing knowledge and best practices in AI innovation, technology transfer and sustainable development, in the spirit of the forum theme "Bridging Horizons: Harnessing Kenya–Korea AI Innovations, Technology Transfer, and Cultural Synergies for Sustainable Development."

🌍 Community Initiatives and Social Harmony
Identifying and implementing collaborative programs and joint initiatives that promote mutual support, enterprise and social harmony within Kenya.

Signed on behalf of both organizations by: Mr. Young Moon Choi, Chairman, Korean Community Association in Kenya, and Ms. Angela Mukiri, President / Executive Director, KOICA Alumni Kenya Chapter

Specific collaborative projects will be determined through mutual consultation, and we look forward to working together for a bright future.

한국어:
재케냐 한인회와 KOICA 알럼나이 케냐 지부가 상호 신뢰와 우정을 바탕으로 양해각서(MOU)를 체결하였습니다. 양 기관은 문화 및 인적 교류, 기술 및 혁신 협력(AI 혁신, 기술 이전, 지속 가능한 발전), 공동 사회공헌 및 이니셔티브 분야에서 긴밀히 협력해 나갈 예정입니다.

28/09/2026

🌍🌱 KOICA Capacity Building: Smart Agriculture for a Climate-Resilient Future

We are proud to have supported the 2026 training on Smart Agricultural Technology for Increasing Sustainable Agricultural Productivity and Responding to Climate Change, held in Jeonbuk State, Republic of Korea (30th Aug – 12th Sep 2026). 🇰🇷🇰🇪

Implemented with the Jeonbuk International Cooperation Agency (JBICA) and partners including the Rural Development Administration, Jeonbuk State Agricultural Research & Extension Services, Gimje Smart Farm Innovation Valley, the Korea National University of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the National Institute of Animal Science, the course brought together 17 agricultural officials from 9 developing countries. Kenya was represented by Ms Ann Mulwa and Mr Erick Ogalo.

What did the participants experience?
🔹 Lectures on climate-smart agriculture, agricultural big data and weather disaster early warning systems
🔹 Field visits to smart farms, smart greenhouses and research stations
🔹 Insights into Korea's approach to agricultural education, livestock manure management and international cooperation
🔹 Development of country action plans to share knowledge back home

Key takeaways:
✅ Climate-smart agriculture works when it raises productivity, builds resilience and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
✅ Early warning systems help farmers anticipate weather risks instead of reacting after damage occurs.
✅ Government support, skilled talent and strong research, extension and private sector links are essential to scale smart farming.

With this third and final cohort of the three-year programme (2024-2026), we celebrate our partner countries' growing capacity to strengthen climate-smart agriculture. In Kenya, the participants from the Ministry of Agriculture, KALRO and Kisumu County are now planning to turn lessons into action, from policy integration and Smart Farm Innovation Centres to a possible funding model for climate action projects.

Thank you to all our partners, trainers and participants. Together, we are building a more resilient, food-secure future. 🌾

14/09/2026

KOICA Kenya Office Country Director Wankyu Park held a courtesy call with UNFPA Resident Representative Judicaël Elidje.

During the meeting, KOICA and UNFPA Somalia reaffirmed their strong partnership and shared commitment to improving the lives of women, girls, and youth in Somalia under the project, ‘Providing lifesaving and Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender Based Violence (GBV) services in Humanitarian settings’.

Mr. Elidje and his team highlighted that through KOICA’s support, UNFPA has reached over 100,000 beneficiaries with sexual and reproductive health services, supported more than 26,000 GBV survivors, and engaged over 54,000 community members through awareness and prevention initiatives. More than 6,000 young people have also been empowered as peer educators and leaders.

The discussions further highlighted opportunities to strengthen youth empowerment, data-driven programming, capacity building, and innovative approaches to development.

KOICA appreciates UNFPA’s continued commitment and looks forward to deepening collaboration towards building healthier, safer, and more resilient communities in Somalia.

11/09/2026

Celebrating Stronger Ties at the Kenya–Korea Cultural & Networking Forum!

The KOICA Kenya Office was honored to attend and participate in the Kenya–Korea Cultural & Networking Forum held on the 4th of September 2025 at the Safari Park Hotel, in Nairobi. The event was successfully organized by the KOICA Alumni Kenya Chapter (KAKC) under the powerful theme: Bridging Horizons: Harnessing Kenya-Korea AI Innovations, Technology Transfer, and Cultural Synergies for Sustainable Development.

In his opening remarks, our KOICA Kenya Country Director Mr. Wankyu Park, reaffirmed the enduring, beautiful friendship between Kenya and the Republic of Korea, highlighting KOICA’s commitment to tech-driven growth, capacity building, and sustainable development.

The landmark event brought together key leaders and partners shaping the future of Kenya–Korea bilateral relations: Chief Guest: Prime Cabinet Secretary & Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya H.E Kang Hyung-Shik, KAKC President, Angela Mukiri, KOICA Kenya staff, Embassy of Korea staff, Representatives from Korean companies and tech innovators in Kenya and esteemed KOICA Alumni and strategic partners.
Together, we celebrated our rich cultural exchange, explored dynamic technology transfer and AI opportunities, and laid the groundwork for even deeper diplomatic and business cooperation.
A big thank you to the KOICA Alumni Kenya Chapter (KAKC) and all distinguished guests for making this event a resounding success! Together we will bridge new horizons!

10/09/2026

🇲🇬 From resilience to healthcare: KOICA in Madagascar
The KOICA Kenya Office recently visited Madagascar to see firsthand how our partnerships are supporting communities facing climate risks, food insecurity, and limited access to essential healthcare.

🌱 Supporting stronger and more resilient communities
In Agnarafaly, under a humanitarian assistance project implemented by Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), essential food items including rice, beans, and cooking oil were distributed to 251 households.

Beyond immediate food assistance, the project is also helping communities build longer-term resilience through tree planting, climate-smart household gardens, improved access to water, and community-based disaster preparedness.

A newly established nutrition centre will provide counselling and monitoring services for vulnerable children and households, strengthening community-level support for better nutrition.
The field activities were joined by the Governor of Anosy Region, alongside local authorities, community representatives, and project partners, highlighting the strong local ownership behind the initiative.

The team also participated in a Disaster Risk Reduction workshop with BNGRC, Météo Madagascar, the Red Cross, WFP, and other stakeholders, reinforcing collaboration for more effective community preparedness and response.

🏥 Bringing essential healthcare closer to communities
The visit also included follow-up monitoring of a health project implemented by WELL International.

At district hospitals in Manjakandriana and Amparafaravola, the team met doctors who received surgical training through the project and observed how their strengthened skills are being applied in real clinical settings.

These doctors are now performing Caesarean sections, hernia surgeries, and emergency obstetric procedures, helping expand access to essential surgical care in areas where specialist services remain limited.

🤝 Sustainable impact is built through strong partnerships, local ownership, and practical solutions that respond to the realities communities face every day.

09/09/2026

Vacancy Announcement – KOICA Kenya Office

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Kenya Office hereby invites applications from qualified Kenyan nationals for the position of Program Officer. We are seeking a competent and motivated professional to support the implementation and coordination of our development cooperation programs in Kenya.

- Position: Program Officer

- Contract Duration: From the starting date of the contract to March 31 2027, renewable on a yearly basis, subject to meeting performance and organizational requirements

- Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

- Application Deadline: September 16, 2026. Submission closes at 4 PM (EAT)

Interested applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria and application requirements provided (You may download the job description and application form through this link:)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cx1aMn_OkhB6cmPWEZovQfYYUVNcaV-G?usp=drive_link

Applications must be submitted in English and sent to the designated email address ([email protected]) on or before the deadline.

Incomplete applications or submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.

KOICA Kenya Office is committed to a transparent and merit-based recruitment process and encourages qualified candidates to apply.

07/09/2026

🏥 KOICA is implementing a three-year invitational course titled, “Capacity Building for Senior Health Leadership on Health Promotion in Kenya (2026–2028)” in partnership with GC Labs.
The program aims to support health promotion in Kenya by enhancing the leadership and capacities of Kenyan health officials in policy design, data-driven health service delivery, and disease prevention, while leveraging innovative healthcare technologies.

Prior to their departure, the KOICA Kenya Office hosted a pre-departure orientation on 4 September to prepare the delegation for their intensive training in Korea.
The first-year cohort of 17 participants—comprising senior officials primarily from the Ministry of Health alongside county health representatives from KOICA's project partner regions—departed for Korea on 5 September to attend the program running from 6 to 19 September.

Throughout their stay, the participants will explore Korea’s proven health promotion frameworks, visit key public health and research institutions, examine AI- and data-driven disease prevention strategies, and establish practical Action Plans to support the implementation of the Kenya Health Promotion Policy (2024–2034).

KOICA is confident that the participants will apply the insights and best practices gained during the course to strengthen healthcare delivery, improve health literacy, and foster sustainable public health policies across Kenya.

KOICA Kenya Office

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