Limuru, Kenya — St. Paul’s University is highly honored to announce an upcoming Public Lecture featuring His Excellency Kang Hyung-Shik, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya. The highly anticipated forum, focusing on the historical and evolving bilateral ties between the two nations, is scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Limuru Main Campus.
As global dynamics rapidly shift, academic institutions serve as vital hubs for fostering cross-cultural understanding and high-level intellectual dialogue. In line with this vision, the university invites all students, faculty members, corporate partners, and interested public stakeholders to an insightful diplomatic discourse titled "The Kenya-Korea Diplomatic Relations."
The keynote address will be delivered by H.E. Kang Hyung-Shik, who brings a wealth of diplomatic experience, administrative leadership, and strategic international vision to the podium. This lecture arrives at a critical milestone when Kenya and South Korea are actively expanding multi-sectoral partnerships in technological innovation, economic trade, green energy, educational infrastructure, and sustainable community developments. Attendees will gain rare, firsthand insights into current bilateral agreements, future developmental goals, and the mutual values driving cooperation between Nairobi and Seoul.
Event Details at a Glance
- Guest Speaker: H.E. Kang Hyung-Shik (Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya)
- Topic: The Kenya-Korea Diplomatic Relations
- Date: Thursday, 11th June 2026
- Time: 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (EAT)
- Venue: Student Amphitheatre, Limuru Main Campus
Why You Should Attend
This public lecture offers a remarkable platform for the university community to engage directly with top-tier international statecraft. For students pursuing careers in International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration, Communication, and Security Studies, this event serves as a practical extension of the classroom—bridging academic theories with live global politics.
The ambassadorial address will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, offering participants an open forum to pose questions, exchange ideas, and explore future career or educational fellowships within international networks.
Seating & Attendance
All faculty members, staff, and students are encouraged to be arrived and seated at the Student Amphitheatre by 1:45 P.M. to allow for security checks and a timely, dignified commencement of the diplomatic protocol. Admission is free.
