Alfred Mutua Showcases Little-Known Skill During South Korea Tour [Photos]

Foreign and Diaspora Affairs  Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua could be easily described as a polymath.

He blends in many fields, from film, to governance, and now in martial arts.

The CS exhibited his skill in Tae Kwondo during his tour of South Korea.

He revealed that he had picked up the art in his hey-deys before focusing on other areas.

"In my late teens and early 20’s I practiced Tae Kwondo before picking up Temple Kungfu. I need to get back to the sport. I’m getting rusty. As they say, like father like son, I am proud of the fact that my 1st born son, 2 weeks ago, qualified as a black belt holder in Tae Kwondo," he said.

To host Mutua would be South Korea's Foreign Affairs minister Park Jim.

The event was organized at the World Headquarters of Tae Kwondo (Kikkuwon) where he was made an honorary 6th Dan Black Belt after the fun

Others in the company of the president were CSs Moses Kuria (Trade), Susan Nakhumicha (Health), Mithika Linturi (Agriculture), and Eliud Owalo (ICT).

In the course of his visit, Ruto urged the South Korean Parliament to pass legislation that will ease trade between Kenya and South Korea.

He noted that Kenyan wants to increase tea, avocado, and coffee exports to South Korea to match tech imports to Kenya.

Ruto further observed that the current tariffs on Kenyan products impede trade and asked Parliament to reduce them.

 "The imbalance of trade favours Korea and Parliament can be instrumental in addressing this situation," he stated.

He made the remarks at the Parliament building in Seoul, South Korea, when he held talks with speaker Kim Jin Pyo.