Farmer Samuel Kisilu,aged 45,has been a resident of Nairobi for many years and seen Kenya undergo a variety of economic transformations since the 1980s.
Abdul Khalifa,62,owns a large herd of camels in Kenya’s North Eastern Province.Based in the rural outskirts of Garissa,a town located 367 km northeast of the nation’s capital Nairobi,a five-and-a-half-hour bus ride,...Abdul Khalifa,62,owns a large herd of camels in Kenya’s North Eastern Province.Based in the rural outskirts of Garissa,a town located 367 km northeast of the nation’s capital Nairobi,a five-and-a-half-hour bus ride,Khalifa has been breeding camels for more years than he can remember.展开更多
David Njagi is a taxi driver based in Nairobi,Kenya.He recently changed his regular diesel engine taxi for a Chinese-made electric vehicle(EV),a trend being followed by many Kenyans looking to save on the high costs a...David Njagi is a taxi driver based in Nairobi,Kenya.He recently changed his regular diesel engine taxi for a Chinese-made electric vehicle(EV),a trend being followed by many Kenyans looking to save on the high costs associated with fossil fuels and making transport more sustainable.Niagi decided to use his private vehicle as a self-employed taxi driver for the Bolt(European ridesharing app)to earn an income after he was laid o!from his job as an accountant at the Coca-Cola.His EV is convenient and a cost saver.“I own a Chinese model EV.It is extremely durable.It can travel long distances as the electric charge lasts for several hours.So apart from saving money,I make at least 80 percent more profit than I did on my previous diesel vehicle,”said Njagi.展开更多
World 800-metre race record holder David Rudisha is a happy man.The Kenyan track superstar has watched as his country invested heavily in sports infrastructure over the last two years,which augurs well for the wealth ...World 800-metre race record holder David Rudisha is a happy man.The Kenyan track superstar has watched as his country invested heavily in sports infrastructure over the last two years,which augurs well for the wealth of athletic and other sports talent the country has to o!er.The back-to-back Olympic champion in the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics,who’s 800-metre record of 1:40.91 has never been beaten,said the ongoing construction of new stadiums will boost athletics performance,and he is particularly excited about the construction of a state-of-the-art stadium in Nairobi,remaining a strong advocate for the welfare of athletes in the country.展开更多
Kenya to launch a flower centre based in Beijing to meet demand for its flower exports Leslie Wanjiru, 46, is a flower farmer and exporter from Rift Valley Province of Kenya. Not only does she cultivate cut flowers lo...Kenya to launch a flower centre based in Beijing to meet demand for its flower exports Leslie Wanjiru, 46, is a flower farmer and exporter from Rift Valley Province of Kenya. Not only does she cultivate cut flowers locally, but she also exports roses to Asia and Europe.“My biggest growing market is China. The demand in that country has increased for the last few years. Exports rose substantially since June last year, after Kenya and China signed a joint bilateral agreement to address trade barriers,” she said.展开更多
Kizzye Bikiirye,50,was born in the Rwandan capital of Kigali and has witnessed the many highs and lows that have shaped her country.One of the highs has been Chinese companies,through the Chinese government,continuing...Kizzye Bikiirye,50,was born in the Rwandan capital of Kigali and has witnessed the many highs and lows that have shaped her country.One of the highs has been Chinese companies,through the Chinese government,continuing to expand and build new hospitals,helping the medical infrastructure to see big changes over the years.“A few years after the genocide of 1994,there were less than eight hospitals and they offered very few services in the face of high medical demand.Ruhengeri Referral Hospital was one of the few that had functioning facilities at the time,”recalled Bikiirye,a professional accountant.展开更多
Abiot Hailu,58,is a veteran pilot in Ethiopia.He currently flies commercial cargo and chartered aircraft and has over 32 years’experience as a pilot.Hailu has flown almost all sizes of aircraft since he began his car...Abiot Hailu,58,is a veteran pilot in Ethiopia.He currently flies commercial cargo and chartered aircraft and has over 32 years’experience as a pilot.Hailu has flown almost all sizes of aircraft since he began his career as a pilot at the age of 26,moving on to become a captain in large airline companies such as Ethiopian Airlines and is presently employed at Aquarius Aviation,an aircraft rental company located in Addis Ababa.展开更多
Mpambe Tshombe, 76, has seen his country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), emerge from being a Belgian colony, struggle through civil wars and evolve into a democracy. Earlier this year, the countiy saw its...Mpambe Tshombe, 76, has seen his country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), emerge from being a Belgian colony, struggle through civil wars and evolve into a democracy. Earlier this year, the countiy saw its first democratic transition of power since it gained independence from Belgium in 1960. when then President Joseph Kabila stepped down from office in January, following the inau guration of the elected former opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi. Tshombe said that his country had not known peace until veiy recently, and thinks that stability is bound to attract more foreign investors, including those from China. One infrastructure project that has caught his eye is the road expansion in which China is playing a major role.展开更多
Jane Ngoiri,35,is a veteran farmer who has high hopes for an increase in income in 2019.What-has injected a sense of optimism into Ngoiri, and other Kenyan farmers,is the impending bilateral agreement the country will...Jane Ngoiri,35,is a veteran farmer who has high hopes for an increase in income in 2019.What-has injected a sense of optimism into Ngoiri, and other Kenyan farmers,is the impending bilateral agreement the country will sign with China in the first quarter of 2019 facili-tating duty-free access of exports from Kenya into China.展开更多
Hussein Hamed, 23, a fisherman based in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott, catches about $3,500 worth of fish per year, but only 10 percent of his catch is processed in factories nearby. The remainder is sold at t...Hussein Hamed, 23, a fisherman based in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott, catches about $3,500 worth of fish per year, but only 10 percent of his catch is processed in factories nearby. The remainder is sold at throw-away prices to customers on the streets of the city.展开更多
Kenya gets set to locally produce COVID-19 vaccines to overcome shortages and other related challenges Zeffcon Otieno is a casual laborer in Kenya aged 60, and is involved in building real estate structures. As his jo...Kenya gets set to locally produce COVID-19 vaccines to overcome shortages and other related challenges Zeffcon Otieno is a casual laborer in Kenya aged 60, and is involved in building real estate structures. As his job involves a lot of social interaction with people, especially his work colleagues, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, he has constantly worried about the need to work, and has to minimize contact with people for safety reasons.展开更多
China-Africa Environmental Cooperation Center prepares to address the continent’s green issues John Ndirangu, 50, is a career farmer, growing mostly horticultural crops on his 10-hectare farm located in Murang’a, Ke...China-Africa Environmental Cooperation Center prepares to address the continent’s green issues John Ndirangu, 50, is a career farmer, growing mostly horticultural crops on his 10-hectare farm located in Murang’a, Kenya. His farm is characterized by several species of indigenous trees scattered about on his fields.“I practice agroforestry, which helps me produce healthy crops. I also produce crops in large numbers due to the advantages of agroforestry. My produce now is much more compared to what I produced 15 years ago,” said Ndirangu.roduced 15 years ago,” said Ndirangu.展开更多
Traditional Chinese medicine is helping cancer patients in Kenya Kenyan realtor John Gatu, 58, a prostate cancer sufferer, is a relieved man after he got a new lease on life. He was healed by local Chinese oncologists...Traditional Chinese medicine is helping cancer patients in Kenya Kenyan realtor John Gatu, 58, a prostate cancer sufferer, is a relieved man after he got a new lease on life. He was healed by local Chinese oncologists using traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). The husband and father of three was diagnosed with prostate cancer less than three years ago.展开更多
Kenya’s construction industry recycles building waste using Chinese technology Simba Ochieng, 39, is a real estate agent and developer based in Nairobi. In a short career spanning 15 years, he has built some wellknow...Kenya’s construction industry recycles building waste using Chinese technology Simba Ochieng, 39, is a real estate agent and developer based in Nairobi. In a short career spanning 15 years, he has built some wellknown buildings in the Kenyan capital along with many houses. As a developer, he looks for the highest quality and affordability in construction materials and services.展开更多
Rwanda welcomes Chinese doctors to assist in specialized medical care.Ros Kaberenge,aged 40,has received ongoing medical treatment from Chinese doctors.Some of the treatments she required is rare to find in her home c...Rwanda welcomes Chinese doctors to assist in specialized medical care.Ros Kaberenge,aged 40,has received ongoing medical treatment from Chinese doctors.Some of the treatments she required is rare to find in her home country of Rwanda because of a shortage of specialized doctors.展开更多
Phillip Ochieng, 49, works for a goods delivery company in Nairobi. He is the head driver and manager of Home Delivery Services based in the Kenyan capital.The medium-sized company has a total of47 Chinese-made cars a...Phillip Ochieng, 49, works for a goods delivery company in Nairobi. He is the head driver and manager of Home Delivery Services based in the Kenyan capital.The medium-sized company has a total of47 Chinese-made cars and trucks in its fleet.On average, the price of medium-sized Chinese-made trucks in the country is about$34,000, much more affordable than similar trucks of competing brands that retail for about$62,000.展开更多
Kenya’s Iten Town,famous for producing champion athletes,is attracting more Chinese runners Kenyan veteran athletics coach David Letting has trained many prominent athletes,a large number of whom have gone on to win ...Kenya’s Iten Town,famous for producing champion athletes,is attracting more Chinese runners Kenyan veteran athletics coach David Letting has trained many prominent athletes,a large number of whom have gone on to win Olympic medals.He admits that he cannot recall the exact number of successful athletes who have been trained by him.While his focus is on Kenyans,he also trains foreign athletes who spend time in the country.展开更多
John Karanja is a top police officer who is always looking for ways to advance his career and improve his skill level.He is therefore thrilled to be among 400 police officers from Kenya who will travel to China for re...John Karanja is a top police officer who is always looking for ways to advance his career and improve his skill level.He is therefore thrilled to be among 400 police officers from Kenya who will travel to China for refresher ti aining courses in June and July.展开更多
John Kamau,39,is a successful entrepreneur from central Kenya.Recently,while looking for new business ventures,he turned his hand to commercial farming,with a specific focus on cultivating Chinese crops.The venture ha...John Kamau,39,is a successful entrepreneur from central Kenya.Recently,while looking for new business ventures,he turned his hand to commercial farming,with a specific focus on cultivating Chinese crops.The venture has literally harvested handsome financial returns.Kamau is among several Kenyan farmers that are now growing different varieties of Chinese crops and exporting the final product to destinations such as Europe.展开更多
China-Uganda medical training program will help boost the number of specialist doctors Washington Kiwanuka, 22, is heading to China to study medicine in January 2021. The Ugandan student’s childhood dreams have been ...China-Uganda medical training program will help boost the number of specialist doctors Washington Kiwanuka, 22, is heading to China to study medicine in January 2021. The Ugandan student’s childhood dreams have been to become either a pilot or a doctor and he’s now made his choice and decided to take off in a different way, opting to complete a medical degree.展开更多
文摘Farmer Samuel Kisilu,aged 45,has been a resident of Nairobi for many years and seen Kenya undergo a variety of economic transformations since the 1980s.
文摘Abdul Khalifa,62,owns a large herd of camels in Kenya’s North Eastern Province.Based in the rural outskirts of Garissa,a town located 367 km northeast of the nation’s capital Nairobi,a five-and-a-half-hour bus ride,Khalifa has been breeding camels for more years than he can remember.
文摘David Njagi is a taxi driver based in Nairobi,Kenya.He recently changed his regular diesel engine taxi for a Chinese-made electric vehicle(EV),a trend being followed by many Kenyans looking to save on the high costs associated with fossil fuels and making transport more sustainable.Niagi decided to use his private vehicle as a self-employed taxi driver for the Bolt(European ridesharing app)to earn an income after he was laid o!from his job as an accountant at the Coca-Cola.His EV is convenient and a cost saver.“I own a Chinese model EV.It is extremely durable.It can travel long distances as the electric charge lasts for several hours.So apart from saving money,I make at least 80 percent more profit than I did on my previous diesel vehicle,”said Njagi.
文摘World 800-metre race record holder David Rudisha is a happy man.The Kenyan track superstar has watched as his country invested heavily in sports infrastructure over the last two years,which augurs well for the wealth of athletic and other sports talent the country has to o!er.The back-to-back Olympic champion in the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics,who’s 800-metre record of 1:40.91 has never been beaten,said the ongoing construction of new stadiums will boost athletics performance,and he is particularly excited about the construction of a state-of-the-art stadium in Nairobi,remaining a strong advocate for the welfare of athletes in the country.
文摘Kenya to launch a flower centre based in Beijing to meet demand for its flower exports Leslie Wanjiru, 46, is a flower farmer and exporter from Rift Valley Province of Kenya. Not only does she cultivate cut flowers locally, but she also exports roses to Asia and Europe.“My biggest growing market is China. The demand in that country has increased for the last few years. Exports rose substantially since June last year, after Kenya and China signed a joint bilateral agreement to address trade barriers,” she said.
文摘Kizzye Bikiirye,50,was born in the Rwandan capital of Kigali and has witnessed the many highs and lows that have shaped her country.One of the highs has been Chinese companies,through the Chinese government,continuing to expand and build new hospitals,helping the medical infrastructure to see big changes over the years.“A few years after the genocide of 1994,there were less than eight hospitals and they offered very few services in the face of high medical demand.Ruhengeri Referral Hospital was one of the few that had functioning facilities at the time,”recalled Bikiirye,a professional accountant.
文摘Abiot Hailu,58,is a veteran pilot in Ethiopia.He currently flies commercial cargo and chartered aircraft and has over 32 years’experience as a pilot.Hailu has flown almost all sizes of aircraft since he began his career as a pilot at the age of 26,moving on to become a captain in large airline companies such as Ethiopian Airlines and is presently employed at Aquarius Aviation,an aircraft rental company located in Addis Ababa.
文摘Mpambe Tshombe, 76, has seen his country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), emerge from being a Belgian colony, struggle through civil wars and evolve into a democracy. Earlier this year, the countiy saw its first democratic transition of power since it gained independence from Belgium in 1960. when then President Joseph Kabila stepped down from office in January, following the inau guration of the elected former opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi. Tshombe said that his country had not known peace until veiy recently, and thinks that stability is bound to attract more foreign investors, including those from China. One infrastructure project that has caught his eye is the road expansion in which China is playing a major role.
文摘Jane Ngoiri,35,is a veteran farmer who has high hopes for an increase in income in 2019.What-has injected a sense of optimism into Ngoiri, and other Kenyan farmers,is the impending bilateral agreement the country will sign with China in the first quarter of 2019 facili-tating duty-free access of exports from Kenya into China.
文摘Hussein Hamed, 23, a fisherman based in the Mauritanian capital of Nouakchott, catches about $3,500 worth of fish per year, but only 10 percent of his catch is processed in factories nearby. The remainder is sold at throw-away prices to customers on the streets of the city.
文摘Kenya gets set to locally produce COVID-19 vaccines to overcome shortages and other related challenges Zeffcon Otieno is a casual laborer in Kenya aged 60, and is involved in building real estate structures. As his job involves a lot of social interaction with people, especially his work colleagues, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, he has constantly worried about the need to work, and has to minimize contact with people for safety reasons.
文摘China-Africa Environmental Cooperation Center prepares to address the continent’s green issues John Ndirangu, 50, is a career farmer, growing mostly horticultural crops on his 10-hectare farm located in Murang’a, Kenya. His farm is characterized by several species of indigenous trees scattered about on his fields.“I practice agroforestry, which helps me produce healthy crops. I also produce crops in large numbers due to the advantages of agroforestry. My produce now is much more compared to what I produced 15 years ago,” said Ndirangu.roduced 15 years ago,” said Ndirangu.
文摘Traditional Chinese medicine is helping cancer patients in Kenya Kenyan realtor John Gatu, 58, a prostate cancer sufferer, is a relieved man after he got a new lease on life. He was healed by local Chinese oncologists using traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). The husband and father of three was diagnosed with prostate cancer less than three years ago.
文摘Kenya’s construction industry recycles building waste using Chinese technology Simba Ochieng, 39, is a real estate agent and developer based in Nairobi. In a short career spanning 15 years, he has built some wellknown buildings in the Kenyan capital along with many houses. As a developer, he looks for the highest quality and affordability in construction materials and services.
文摘Rwanda welcomes Chinese doctors to assist in specialized medical care.Ros Kaberenge,aged 40,has received ongoing medical treatment from Chinese doctors.Some of the treatments she required is rare to find in her home country of Rwanda because of a shortage of specialized doctors.
文摘Phillip Ochieng, 49, works for a goods delivery company in Nairobi. He is the head driver and manager of Home Delivery Services based in the Kenyan capital.The medium-sized company has a total of47 Chinese-made cars and trucks in its fleet.On average, the price of medium-sized Chinese-made trucks in the country is about$34,000, much more affordable than similar trucks of competing brands that retail for about$62,000.
文摘Kenya’s Iten Town,famous for producing champion athletes,is attracting more Chinese runners Kenyan veteran athletics coach David Letting has trained many prominent athletes,a large number of whom have gone on to win Olympic medals.He admits that he cannot recall the exact number of successful athletes who have been trained by him.While his focus is on Kenyans,he also trains foreign athletes who spend time in the country.
文摘John Karanja is a top police officer who is always looking for ways to advance his career and improve his skill level.He is therefore thrilled to be among 400 police officers from Kenya who will travel to China for refresher ti aining courses in June and July.
文摘John Kamau,39,is a successful entrepreneur from central Kenya.Recently,while looking for new business ventures,he turned his hand to commercial farming,with a specific focus on cultivating Chinese crops.The venture has literally harvested handsome financial returns.Kamau is among several Kenyan farmers that are now growing different varieties of Chinese crops and exporting the final product to destinations such as Europe.
文摘China-Uganda medical training program will help boost the number of specialist doctors Washington Kiwanuka, 22, is heading to China to study medicine in January 2021. The Ugandan student’s childhood dreams have been to become either a pilot or a doctor and he’s now made his choice and decided to take off in a different way, opting to complete a medical degree.
