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What makes Kenya special? Proudly Kenyan Highest concentration of Olympians in the world Producer of highest quality coffee in the world Hosts the only UN headquarters in the Third World No. 1 exporter of cut flowers to Europe 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 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 through websites, blogs, and social media. Highest number of wildlife parks in the world (59) Home to the 1st African woman to get a Nobel Peace Prize Home to US President Obama’s biological father No. 1 producer of pyrethrum in the world To advertise here email: kenyakorea@gmail.com The KCK Fratenity sends Christimas Greetings and Best Wishes to the President of the Republic of Korea, and to the Korean People. May the Season Bring True Joy and Prosperity in Your Hearts and Minds. Merry Christimas & Happy New Year The Pride of Africa www.kenya-airways.com Are you in the KCK mailing list? If you haven’t been receiving updates from KCK please notify the General Secretary at kenyakorea@gmail.com Also join KCK facebook: Kenya Community in Korea
Jambo-Kenya Korea “The start of a journey should never be mistaken for success.” “Merry Christmas,“ ladies and gentlemen Ladies and gentlemen, receive my warm felicitation for the festive season. Merry Christmas! It has been indeed a journey for us in KCK. Of particular note is the closing of the year with our fourth edition of Jambo Kenya Korea. This publication, as you may recall, began simply by faith - faith that its existence shall be long-lasting, its development steady and its impact transforming. But that was the first step of a long journey, which, should never be mistaken for success. Ours is an understanding that whether the pace be slow, moderate or swift, we shall abhor stagnation by all means. Like Martin Luther King Jr. said, “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” We are on forward march. KCK has had quite a successful year, yet there is much that would have been done or are to be done. For the things accomplished, we say bravo in humility, for the things to be done we direct our confidence toward them; and in both, I salute all Kenyans and friends who have contributed to the togetherness, participation and the sense of family that we’ve had. At the beginning of this year, we had an inaugural meeting during Solal holiday, and then the executive board had its first meeting in Cheonan where significant resolutions for KCK were crafted. Thereafter we a series of activities including Kenya Culture Day, Seoul Friendship Fair, International Community Day Merry Christmas and Happy 2012 to you all! Safe journeys to all of you travelling home for vacation and to see your loved ones. Enjoy this season more than any other time. May the joy of Christ be renewed in all readers and may the true meaning of Christmas be lived to fullness. The year 2011 has fast come to its close. Looking back it’s been a great year but challenging. 2011 has been marked by incidences of “people power” against dictators. It is the year when Osama, Gadhafi and Kim Jong Ill passed on. There was also a royal wedding of Kate and William who engaged in Kenya. Back home, the implementation of the New Constitution ongoing, the Ocampo cloud still hanging over, the weakening of Kenya shilling against the dollar, the sky rocketing oil prices have also been experiences of 2011. For KCK we have had a great year in which most our programs were achieved. From IAAF Daegu participation, Busan Summer Retreat and the AGM where we had the former minister for Science and Technology of Korea attending and sharing his insights with us. Toward the closing event at M-Dream children’s home, we made them children smile by our visit and being with them. We thank God and all of Publisher: Kenya Community in Korea (KCK) Managing Editor: B. K. Kamary Editor: Oketch-Aoko & Christine Kathurima Writers: M. Wanjiru, E. Kangogo, P. Njoroge, I. Cheruiyot Layout/Design: B.K. Kamary in Gwangju, Global Gathering in Busan, Migrants’ Arirang festival in Changwon among others. But perhaps the most exciting was the IAAF championships in Daegu where Kenyan athletes stamped their authority in middle and long distance running. Ladies and gentlemen, the memories remain fresh and plenty but expectations even greater. Back home, the wave of change May the New Year come with greatness of joy you for making it a success and we pray that God will sufficiently be the help of all those children and staff. Oh, and we got our KCK website: www.kenyakorea. org which is currently under construction. As we start 2012, it’s my prayer and wish that we will be more vigilant and assertive to achieve our dreams as individuals and as -African Proverb B. K. Kamary KCK, Secretary/ Managing Editor is setting in. The judiciary has undergone transformation never seen in the history of Kenya. Fundamental structures for elections, executive leadership and devolution are being laid down with firmness and vigor. I bet next time the world will hear about Kenya, it may not only be about marathon in the streets of the world biggest cities but also in economy, education, industries and other key aspects of life. Back to the Christmas season. Unfortunately, I would argue, the Christmas season has been ‘commodified’ so much so that its elemental meaning is either lost somewhere in the midst of consumerism or miserably syncretized with contemporary cultures. The season that otherwise merit a sense of reflection in commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, has become the peak of product sales, pleasure indulgences and exuberant spending. I hope that while we celebrate the season, the true meaning of Christmas will dwell among us and bring joy, peace and above all love to God and among people. Merry Christmas and happy New Year! Patrick Ntonja KCK, Chairman a community. And we will be able to build our nation as Diaspora and even when we are back home. We congratulate all those who have successfully completed their education and are preparing to go back. God bless you all and be the great you can as you live all your dreams and more. Also, on behalf of KCK, we thank the Embassy and H.E Ambassador Ngovi Kitau and KCK fraternity and friends for all the support materially and through time sacrifice. We look forward for the same and more in 2012. Merry Christmas again and Happy New Year! God bless you all and your families. God bless KCK and God bless Kenya. KCK Motto: “Together we stand!” The Editor welcomes comments and letters from readers. Write to kenyakorea@gmail.com 1
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