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CIA now says Covid-19 'more likely' to have come from lab not nature
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

Beijing has said claims that a laboratory leak likely caused the pandemic have no credibility.

China gives a wary welcome to influx of American 'TikTok refugees' on RedNote
Reuters  |  Jan 16, 2025

The app has in recent days been transformed into an unexpected bilateral channel for US-China exchanges.

Number of travellers using SGR train drop by 7.2 per cent after fares hiked
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The rise in fares was partly intended to help raise funds for the repayment of the $3.75 billion (Sh485.63 billion) loan from China.

Powerful Tibet earthquake kills nearly 100, rattles Nepal
Reuters  |  Jan 07, 2025

The earthquake's epicentre was about 80 km (50 miles) north of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain. Tremors also shook buildings in neighbouri...

WHO continues to urge China to share data five years after Covid-19
UN News  |  Jan 02, 2025

Worldwide, there have been 777,074,803 confirmed cases of the disease, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and more than seven million deaths.

Kenya to open consulates in China, Haiti in 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The new consulate in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, comes after Kenya and Haiti established diplomatic relations 15 months ago.

Kenya Railways faces Sh3.5 billion penalty for defaulting on China’s SGR loan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

Audit shows Kenya Railways' revenue from its operations was insufficient to cover the maturing loan obligations, leading to additional penalties.

Nairobi Expressway posts Sh1.2bn loss despite increase in traffic, toll charges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

Experts have pointed to the fluctuations in exchange rates as one of the major challenges facing the Nairobi Expressway and other PPP projects.

Kenya Army receives refurbished choppers from Chinese firm
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 31, 2024

The Z9 helicopter, a utility military aircraft primarily designed for troop transport, represents an advanced tool in the Kenya Army's aviation arsena...

The long road to resolving the India-China border stand-off
Reuters  |  Oct 21, 2024

India and China went to war over their border, which has been disputed since they established diplomatic ties in the 1950s.

India, China strike border patrol pact that could ease ties, top official says
Reuters  |  Oct 21, 2024

The pact could lead to disengagement of the troops of both countries in the remote mountainous region, and help resolve issues that had arisen there i...

Kilifi fishermen call for protection of sharks as demand for fins rises
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 08, 2024

Shark fin soup is a delicacy in countries like China and Vietnam, where it is often served at weddings and banquets, further fuelling the demand.

Chinese Embassy in Kenya engages Eastleigh business leaders on trade issues
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 24, 2024

The discussions centred on visa challenges, difficulties in transferring money between Kenya and China, and opportunities for deeper business collabor...

China stops short of Africa debt relief as pledges more cash
Reuters  |  Sep 07, 2024

China has also sought to use FOCAC to counter growing competition in Africa from the United States, the European Union, Japan and others.

Kenya secures Sh40 billion loan from China for rural roads projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2024

Mbadi on Friday signed the credit facility agreement in Beijing, China with Tan Jiong, President of the China Development Bank.

China offers Africa Sh6.5 trillion in fresh funding, promises a million jobs
Reuters  |  Sep 05, 2024

Last year, China approved loans worth $4.61 billion to Africa, in the first annual increase since 2016.

What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit
Reuters  |  Sep 05, 2024

China approved loans worth $4.61 billion to Africa last year, the first annual increase since 2016.

China to 'revitalise' ageing railway linking Zambia, Tanzania
Reuters  |  Sep 04, 2024

The single-track TAZARA railway was built between 1970 and 1975 through an interest-free loan from China

Debt woes and funding needs in focus as China hosts African leaders
Reuters  |  Sep 04, 2024

Africa and its ample mineral and oil resources and population of more than 1 billion people have become the focus of intense geopolitical competition...

China, Tanzania, Zambia sign agreement to improve TAZARA railway
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 04, 2024

Tanzanian and Zambian ministers signed the agreement during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in the presence of three leaders.

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