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October 2, 2026
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Nyeri activates Global Scout, Guide City Status, deepening Kenya–Korea engagement

Nyeri activates Global Scout, Guide City Status, deepening Kenya–Korea engagement

Nyeri County has activated the Guide and Scout City of the World status, highlighting new avenues for Kenya–Korea cooperation in tourism, culture, youth development and people-to-people engagement...

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Nyeri County has officially activated its status as the Global Guide and Scout City of the World, forging deeper ties with the Republic of Korea and opening new avenues for international cooperation.

  • The activation coincides with World Tourism Day 2026, highlighting Nyeri’s rich scouting heritage linked to founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell.
  • Key figures involved include Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya, Kang Hyung-shik.
  • The designation, formalized in March 2025 by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), aims to boost heritage tourism, youth development, and cultural exchange, with a significant dimension through the World Scouts Parliamentary Union (WSPU).

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