… Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan said Kenya is making remarkable progress in technology and innovation through sustained investment in digital infrastructure and talent development. …
… Speaking during celebrations marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Nairobi on Tuesday, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan said Beijing was ready to expand cooperation with Kenya in peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, mariti …
… C and the UDA, jointly injecting more vitality into the building of a China-Kenya community with a shared future in the new era.” President Ruto’s congratulatory message was delivered by UDA Secretary General, Senator Hassan Omar Hassan, to China’s Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan …
… to integrate cultural diplomacy into political, subnational, and economic fields—particularly among Global South partners and BRICS nations.At a simultaneous commemoration of the UN event held at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan …
… Speaking during the commemoration at UNON, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan called for deeper exchanges among nations and civilizations, arguing that dialogue is essential to building what Beijing describes as a “community with a shared future for mankind.” The event, atten …
… Speaking during the launch in Nairobi on Tuesday, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan said the project reflects China’s growing commitment to supporting healthcare and development priorities across Africa. …
Kenya, China advocate cultural exchange at International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations By Citizen Reporter June 10, 2026 03:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan, diplomats …
… Speaking at an embassy open day to mark International Children's Day, Ambassador Guo Haiyan pointed to the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway, the Nairobi Expressway, the Nairobi Global Trade Centre, and the Talanta Sports Stadium as "important symbols of China-Kenya friendsh …
… At a Children’s Day celebration and Embassy Open Day in Nairobi on Monday, Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan used an audience of students and teachers to outline Beijing’s growing investment in soft power placing young people at the centre of the next phase of China-Kenya relations. …
… The push emerged during a meeting between officials of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nairobi. …
President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.
President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.
China's Ambassador to Kenya announced Beijing's readiness to deepen cooperation with Kenya in peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, maritime security, and military exchanges, citing global instability and Kenya's role in regional peace initiatives.
China has expressed readiness to deepen political party cooperation with Kenya's United Democratic Alliance after President William Ruto congratulated President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China on the party's 105th anniversary, with the Chinese Embassy welcoming the message as a reflection of growing friendship between the two countries.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for enhanced mutual trust and deeper understanding through global dialogue to cross geopolitical divides, outlining a four-pronged strategy emphasizing mutual respect, equality, a people-oriented approach, and balancing traditional culture with modern innovation.
China used the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations at UNON to rally support for its Global Civilization Initiative, with Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan calling for deeper exchanges among nations and civilizations to address geopolitical tensions. The event highlighted four proposals from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: promoting mutual respect among civilizations, deepening people-centered exchanges, balancing cultural heritage with innovation, and strengthening mechanisms for dialogue and mutual learning.
China has committed Sh390 million towards a maternal and newborn health programme in Garissa, Wajir and Mandera counties, expected to directly benefit more than 652,000 people while indirectly reaching another 630,000 residents through expanded healthcare services.
Kenya, China and United Nations leaders called for greater dialogue among civilisations to promote peace, mutual understanding and sustainable development at the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations commemoration held at the United Nations Office at Nairobi. Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan highlighted China's commitment to the Global Civilization Initiative, which promotes mutual respect and people-centered exchanges.
China's ambassador to Kenya said on Monday that the two countries will deepen cooperation, citing major infrastructure projects including the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway and Nairobi Expressway, as well as educational exchanges, and pointing to diplomatic relations established in 1963 and ancient ties dating back over six centuries.
China's diplomatic approach in Kenya is shifting beyond infrastructure projects toward education, cultural exchanges, and youth engagement, with the Chinese Ambassador highlighting children as central to the next phase of China-Kenya relations at a Children's Day event in Nairobi.
Kenya is pushing to finalise a meat export agreement with China covering beef, pork, poultry and mutton under a newly implemented zero-tariff framework, with the Chinese Ambassador pledging support during talks with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Kenya held the national finals of the 25th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition, featuring 20 university students competing in speech and talent categories at the University of Nairobi. The event, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in partnership with Confucius Institutes, was attended by senior government officials and diplomats, with officials highlighting the competition's role in fostering cross-cultural understanding and developing Mandarin speakers as cultural ambassadors between Kenya and China.
China has officially implemented zero-tariff treatment for all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, covering 100 percent of tariff lines. The policy is accompanied by streamlined customs procedures and support for African product exports via platforms including cross-border e-commerce.
China is introducing zero tariffs on African goods effective May 1, 2026, expected to boost competitiveness of Kenyan products in the Chinese market. Leaders say tea, coffee, and flowers are positioned to lead exports to the market, with China's Ambassador hailing the policy as supporting Africa's industrialization and agricultural modernization.