Governor Ongwae with CORD leader Raila Odinga in Seoul, South Korea

Governor Ongwae with CORD leader Raila Odinga in Seoul, South Korea

Kisii Governor James Ongwae is accompanying CORD leader Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga in Seoul, South Korea for the Korea Unification Drive hosted by the Global Peace Foundation.

The former PM is the Chief Guest for the event that seeks to foster good international relations for sustainable development. Others in the delegation are;

  • Dr Noah Akala – Secretary, Science, Technology and Innovation (ODM)

  • Dr Skitter Ocharo – CEC for Roads, Public Works and Transport
 – Kisii County
  • Mr Kenani Onchari – Economic Advisor to the Governor
 Ongwae.
  • Mr Daniel Juma – Executive Director, Global Peace Foundation Kenya


Later today, Hon. Raila is expected to deliver the keynote address on the role of South Korea in global sustainable development before co-chairing a session on the roadmap to Korean re-unification with former Guatemalan President Hon Marco Vinicio Cerezo.


Governor Ongwae and former PM Raila will later today meet key political actors in South Korea ahead of a Gala dinner with over 1,000 youth to push for stronger bilateral ties between Kenya and South Korea.

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