When 32-year-old Martha Kollie arrived at the newly established China-aid National Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Laboratory in the Liberian capital of Monrovia, she was unsure if she would receive the medical care she desperately needed. Diagnosed with a severe respiratory infection, she had previously struggled to find proper treatment in Liberia’s overwhelmed health care system. … Continue reading China’s Commitment to Modernising Liberia’s Health Care Facilities Brings Benefits
Author: GITONGA NJERU
Chinese Automakers Help to Drive Kenya’s Industrial and Employment Growth
Isaack Mutua’s bright blue Foton truck, which he has converted into a mobile photography studio, stands out in the bustling streets of Nairobi’s Gikomba Market, and he often has customers lining up to have professional portraits taken. “This [Chinese] truck changed everything for me,” he said. “Before this, I struggled to maintain a [brick and… Continue reading Chinese Automakers Help to Drive Kenya’s Industrial and Employment Growth
Chinese Kungfu Practice to Form Part of School Curriculum in Kenya in 2025
In a quiet training hall in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, 8-year-old Amina Mwikali, a student at Githunguri Primary School, executes a perfect horse stance, her determination far outweighing her young age. A rising star in Kenya’s martial arts scene, Mwikali has earned recognition as one of the youngest practitioners to train for senior honours… Continue reading Chinese Kungfu Practice to Form Part of School Curriculum in Kenya in 2025
Chinese Companies Assist In Kenya’s Water Recycling Efforts To Mitigate Water Scarcity
Caleb Munyao, a 48-year-old middle-scale farmer from Kenya’s eastern region, understands the importance of water better than most. On his 13-hectare farm, where he grows maize, yellow beans, and mangoes, every drop of water is precious. Kenya, like many countries in Africa, faces significant challenges in managing its water resources. The country’s water scarcity issues… Continue reading Chinese Companies Assist In Kenya’s Water Recycling Efforts To Mitigate Water Scarcity
Senegalese Farmers Grow In Confidence With Chinese Agronomists’ Skill Sharing
In the heart of the Senegal River Valley lies the story of Cheikh Ndiaye, a seasoned farmer whose life has become intertwined with the recent wave of agricultural innovation brought by Chinese agricultural experts. Over the past decade, the introduction of new agricultural practices and crops by these experts has transformed local agriculture, fostering a… Continue reading Senegalese Farmers Grow In Confidence With Chinese Agronomists’ Skill Sharing