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China offers zero-tariff measures to 53 African countries, excluding Eswatini
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 12, 2025

In recent years, Beijing has deepened cooperation with African countries across a spectrum from agriculture to infrastructure, consolidating its posit...

Kenya doubles down on One-China Policy to woo Beijing
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 10, 2025

In a move that leaves no room for ambiguity, Mudavadi underscored that Nairobi “does not, and will not”, recognise Taiwan as an independent state.

China's central bank steps up support for small, medium businesses
XINHUA  |  Jun 08, 2025

By the end of April, the outstanding inclusive loans issued to micro and small enterprises reached about 4.77 trillion US dollars, up 11.9 per cent ye...

Denmark commits Sh41 billion to boost East Africa’s resilience amid global trade turmoil
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 04, 2025

The trade wars, characterised by escalating tariffs and trade barriers among major economies, have disrupted international markets and supply chains,...

Kenya reasserts sovereignty amid US scrutiny over China ties
Mwangi Maina  |  May 21, 2025

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya's diplomacy is guided by national interest, not external pressure.

Chinese imports to Kenya hit Sh576 billion amid surge in smartphone shipments
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

Kenya imported over 2.3 million smartphones from China in 2024 alone, a 71.5 per cent increase from the 2023 tally of 1.3 million units, according to...

Kenya aims to quadruple tea exports to China by 2030
XINHUA  |  May 13, 2025

Kagwe said the meeting was part of efforts to grow Kenya's footprint in the Chinese tea market and increase exports to the Asian nation.

China, Russia pledge to join forces against bullying, power politics
XINHUA  |  May 11, 2025

China and Russia have been working closely in mechanisms like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, which are vital platforms for Global So...

Ruto: China visit was about development, not borrowing loans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 30, 2025

Ruto said his administration is instead pursuing alternative financing methods that avoid burdening the country with debt.

Kenya turns to Beijing for JKIA expansion after Adani fallout
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 22, 2025

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi met with senior executives from the Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG), sig...

Power drives global affairs today, not rules – What Africa’s strategies should be
The Conversation  |  Apr 15, 2025

African countries, which have contributed least to global climate change, are pressured to assume greater responsibility with little international sup...

Kenya pivots to China, away from France for 1.3-billion euro highway deal
Reuters  |  Apr 12, 2025

The deal to turn 140 km (87 miles) of single-lane road into a multilane highway linking the capital Nairobi to Nakuru was signed in Paris in 2020 duri...

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.

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.

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 reaps most of the benefits of its relationship with Africa: What’s behind the imbalance?
The Conversation  |  Sep 03, 2024

Africa needs a concerted approach towards China and all of its so-called strategic partnerships. The AU Commission should negotiate and set the overal...

Post-COVID, China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals
Reuters  |  May 28, 2024

While new Chinese investment in Africa increased 114 per cent last year, according to the Griffith Asia Institute at Australia's Griffith University,...

Ruto US visit: A new era of diplomacy?
DW News  |  May 25, 2024

While it seeks to maintain strong ties with the US, Kenya also engages with China and Russia, particularly with regard to business.

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