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… During the televised address, President Ruto framed the current period as a pivotal moment for Kenya's economic direction, comparing the nation's economic trajectory to the rapid historical development of East Asian economies like South Korea and Vietnam. …
President Ruto's post-Vision 2030 address comes under scrutinyThe Standard
… They are built by design, by discipline and by deliberate, focused national purpose," Ruto said in a nationally televised address from State House, invoking comparisons with Asian tigers like South Korea – whose per capita GDP now exceeds $36,000 compared to Kenya's $2,400. …
Ruto unveils new development vision as 'hustlers' struggle with living costsThe Standard
… For example, countries like South Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam have not achieved success due to their extraordinary advantage or geographically favourable location. …
Why Kenya's next vision needs a lock, not a launchCitizen Digital
South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flop By AFP July 30, 2026 01:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former South Korean men's national team head coach Hong Myung-bo takes his oath during a …
South Korea coach Hong grilled by MPs over World Cup flopCitizen Digital
BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction By AFP July 30, 2026 09:41 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter South Korean boy band BTS accepts the Song of the Summer Award for "Swim" during the …
BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introductionCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics posted on Thursday a massive 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit from last year, buoyed by frenzied demand for memory chips used in AI data centres. …
Samsung records quarterly operating profit of Ksh.8T on AI boomThe Standard
… the ninth day of a demonstration against Ukrainian President's decision to dismiss the former defence minister, in Kharkiv on July 24, 2026. [AFP] Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia has sought an extra 30,000 troops and missile launchers from North Korea …
Zelensky says Russia seeks 30,000 extra N.Korea troops for Ukraine warThe Standard
… "We will continue mobilising our political and diplomatic efforts to secure a complete Israeli withdrawal from the south," he said in Zawtar al-Gharbiya.Israeli forces were previously present on the outskirts of the village following the war with Iran-backed Hezbollah. …
Lebanon PM says Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal'The Standard
… The 196 members states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) are to cast votes from Friday next week on new additions to its World Heritage and World Heritage in Danger lists when they meet in Busan, South Korea."We may not have the mean …
UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate changeThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterHe revealed that Kenya has already secured opportunities for 1,000 seafarers to work aboard Norwegian vessels, while discussions are ongoing to place 2,000 Kenyans on South Korean ships. …
20 African nations approve formation of a regional maritime universityKenyan Professor Phoebe Okowa has been re-elected judge of the International Court of Justice for a full nine-year term (2027–2036), securing Kenya's continued representation on the UN's principal judicial organ. She secured 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13 votes in the Security Council after competing against nine candidates for five positions.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan Professor Phoebe Okowa has been re-elected judge of the International Court of Justice for a full nine-year term (2027–2036), securing Kenya's continued representation on the UN's principal judicial organ. She secured 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13 votes in the Security Council after competing against nine candidates for five positions.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Prof. Phoebe Okowa has secured re-election to the International Court of Justice for a full nine-year term from 2027 to 2036, after prevailing over Peru's candidate in the third round of UN Security Council voting with 13 votes.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's candidate for the International Court of Justice, Prof Phoebe Okowa, secured six votes in the 15-member UN Security Council, falling two short of the eight required for election, despite winning an absolute majority in the General Assembly. A second round of voting is underway to fill the remaining vacancy on the world court.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that 21.3 trillion won ($16 billion) will be allocated to chipmaking and artificial intelligence in 2027, nearly double this year's amount, as part of efforts to boost economic growth and transform the military through AI-enabled systems.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea will allocate 21.3 trillion won ($16 billion) to chipmaking and artificial intelligence in 2027, nearly double this year's amount, President Lee Jae Myung announced in his annual budget speech. The spending aims to boost economic growth and transform the military into a "smart, elite force" using AI, robots and drones.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
IOC president Kirsty Coventry wants politics kept off the field of play, but Ukraine and former IOC executives argue politics and sport remain inseparable. The issue will be tested at the Youth Olympics in Dakar starting Saturday, where Russian and Ukrainian athletes will compete together for the first time since 2020, with 13 Russian athletes permitted to parade their national flag and anthem.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States, South Korea, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea on Saturday as Pyongyang continues to reject disarmament. Speculation is mounting over a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at next month's APEC summit in China, with Trump making repeated overtures to Pyongyang for nuclear talks.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea coach Robert Moreno has reaffirmed Son Heung-min as captain for friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Qatar next month, despite reports of tension between the LAFC player and senior teammates, including Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang In-beom.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo says the proposed Small Modular Reactors programme could create manufacturing jobs and industrial opportunities in Siaya County and the Lake Region, with reliable baseload electricity supporting large-scale industrialisation and potentially reducing electricity costs.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile off its east coast on Thursday, according to Seoul's defence ministry, with Japan confirming the launch appeared to be a ballistic missile. The launch occurs amid tensions over a landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone that wounded three South Korean soldiers and a joint Seoul-UN investigation concluding North Korea planted the mines.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in China's border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency. The four-lane bridge was completed in 2014 but its opening was delayed due to lack of connecting roads and customs facilities.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korean authorities launched a third attempt Wednesday to coax a three-metre dusky shark nicknamed "Bukhangi" back to sea from a Busan canal where it became stranded last month. The shark, typically found in tropical climates, has drawn over 1.6 million visitors to the canal, prompting renewed rescue efforts as water temperatures fall and concerns grow for its survival.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
The WHO has warned that efforts to contain Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo risk being undermined by armed conflict, mass displacement, and restricted access to affected communities, even as infections decline in some areas and rise in others. Cases have spread to Kenya and Nigeria, and the Africa Centres for Disease Control has called a meeting of health ministers to coordinate the response.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rwanda has signed a 10-year deal to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix in the early 2030s, announced on October 13, 2026. The prospect has sparked debate, with some viewing it as "sportswashing" and others as an investment in the country's future.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Columnist Linus Kaikai contrasts Kenya's frequent invocations of Singapore-style development with Rwanda's concrete actions, citing Rwanda's imminent opening of a world-class international airport while Kenya has spent two decades discussing airport improvements.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's football association has told fans to stop "excessive personal attacks" on national team players, citing the "psychological burden" following the team's World Cup group-stage exit. The move comes as interim coach Robert Moreno awaits word on a possible extension and the team faces claims of internal divisions ahead of the January Asian Cup.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The White House released lists of products that could receive lower tariffs under an arrangement with China affecting $30 billion in goods in each direction. The US list includes 77 categories of Chinese goods such as fireworks and Christmas ornaments, while China's list covers more than 1,600 categories of American goods including meats, grains, dairy, whiskey, coal and timber.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, according to Seoul's military, in a move that follows weeks of escalating tensions over a landmine explosion in the Demilitarised Zone that injured three South Korean soldiers.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and South Korea reaffirmed their six-decade partnership at a reception in Nairobi, highlighting cooperation in technology, human capital development, defence, trade and investment. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei emphasised the countries' shared commitment to multilateralism and peaceful dispute resolution.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
South Korea will scale back military exemptions for elite athletes following public backlash against footballers celebrating their exemptions for winning Asian Games gold. The government currently rewards Asian Games gold medals and Olympic medals with exemptions, allowing athletes to undergo weeks of basic training instead of 18 months to two years of service.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
North Korea's leader's sister said Seoul must show "utmost respect" to mend relations, after Pyongyang denied responsibility for a DMZ mine blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers last month. A Seoul-UN investigation concluded the blast was caused by North Korean mines, which South Korea's military accused of violating the Armistice Agreement.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Olympic Committee confirmed India as one of seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, with the Indian Olympic Association calling it a "generational opportunity" for the nation. India has stated its intention to host an Olympics for the first time, centred on Ahmedabad in Gujarat, which will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukraine has criticised South Korea for supplying oil products to Russia, with 176,000 tonnes of oil products shipped from South Korea to Russia in July and August according to port records and ship-tracking data cited by The Guardian. Zelensky's sanctions adviser said the shipments were "in sharp contrast" to South Korea's stated sanctions policy.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a missile allegedly using artificial intelligence to adjust its trajectory, which flew more than 700 kilometres from an area around the eastern coastal city of Wonsan early Saturday morning, according to state media. Kim's sister stated the AI technology enables the missile to change its flight orbit at low altitude with "no way to avoid" an attack.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 30 Korean companies and brands participated in the 2026 K-Lifestyle in Kenya Showcase in Nairobi, presenting Korean food, beauty, technology and popular culture to Kenyan consumers and potential business partners. The event, organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and KOTRA Nairobi, included over 10 companies already operating in Kenya such as Samsung and LG.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
More than 30 Korean companies and brands participated in the K-Lifestyle event at Village Market in Nairobi, allowing Kenyans to experience Korean food, beauty products, and technology while creating business opportunities between Kenya and Korea.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US is pushing G20 members to take action against excess industrial capacity that drives prices down, with some countries agreeing to a "Milwaukee framework" to counter persistent excess steel production. The initiative targets a criticism often levied against China, which the US alleges produces more steel than it consumes and floods markets; China rejects these claims.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
CAP Freedom of Conscience raised concerns before the UN Human Rights Council about the pretrial detention of Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, questioning the necessity and proportionality of his continued detention at Seoul Detention Center and citing issues including alleged inadequate detention conditions during a heatwave.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CAP Freedom of Conscience raised the detention of Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, before the UN Human Rights Council on September 18, 2026, expressing concern over his pretrial detention at Seoul Detention Center, the non-violent nature of charges, and detention conditions during Seoul's heatwave including lack of air conditioning in his cell.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Team Kenya is preparing to compete in the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge in Incheon, South Korea, where they will present an artificial intelligence agent designed to scan and identify areas at high risk of wildfires in Kenya. The global robotics competition brings together students from more than 190 countries, with this year's theme focused on wildfires.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →