Dinah Matengo

Nairobi

New Media Reporter at CGTN Africa

Journalist,Eternal optimist and lover of life 😊

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Chinese language proficiency competition held in Nairobi

1 week ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

The Kenyan leg of the 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign university students was held at the University of Nairobi on Wednesday.
China and Zimbabwe mark 45 years anniversary of diplomatic relations

3 weeks ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

Today, China and Zimbabwe commemorate 45 years of diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone in their enduring partnership. Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1980, the two countries have cultivated strong political, economic, and cultural exchanges. According to the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe, the foreign ministers of the two nations—Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, and Prof.
Celebrating the journey of African women towards gender equality

2 months ago | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

FILE: A scene from the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China on 5 September 1995. PHOTO/UN In 1995, thousands of women from around the world gathered in Beijing, China, for the Fourth World Conference on Women. It was a defining moment in history, marking a global awakening to the persistent inequalities faced by women.
Race for AU Commission presidency nears end

Feb 12, 2025 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

The African Union, a continental organization consisting of 55 African Member States, will hold elections at its summit later this week to choose a successor to Moussa Faki Mahamat, outgoing chairperson of the African Union Commission. The election is conducted by secret ballot. AU chairperson helps develop Africa’s path to peace and prosperityThe chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) is the chief executive officer exercising administrative, legal, and financial functions.
What is the Paris Agreement and what does the U.S. withdrawal mean?

Feb 4, 2025 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

On his first day as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump made a major move that many had anticipated following his re-election. Trump signed an executive order officially pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement, delivering a significant blow to global climate action. The decision opens the door to reduced regulations across the U.S., which could have far-reaching effects on worldwide climate efforts.
Chinese firm boosts Kenyan energy sector with new transformer flag-off

Jan 15, 2025 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

Flagging off of the 7628 transformer by the Chinese firm, Yocean Group. PHOTO/CGTN Africa In a major advancement for Kenya’s energy sector, a Chinese energy firm based in Kenya flagged off a new transformer on Wednesday, marking a key advancement in boosting local manufacturing and addressing the nation’s growing energy needs. ”We expect the energy power needs to grow sharply in the next five to 10years”, Yocean Group CEO, Dylan Yu said in an interview with CGTN.
AU Extraordinary Summit in Uganda to boost Africa's agricultural transformation and food systems

Jan 10, 2025 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

Africa’s food security remains a pressing challenge, exacerbated by climate change, conflicts, rapid population growth, and economic disruptions. Over 280 million Africans suffer from chronic hunger while food systems struggle to meet rising demands. Currently, agriculture ministers from the African Union’s 55 member states are meeting in Kampala, Uganda for a three-day Extraordinary Summit.
Protest against femicide and gender-based violence held in Kenya

Dec 10, 2024 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

Read 2 minutesA protest, calling for an end to femicide and gender-based violence, was held in in Nairobi, capital of Kenya on Tuesday. The protest brought together hundreds of individuals from various backgrounds to raise awareness about the alarming rise in violence against women in Kenya. Organized by a coalition of women’s rights groups, the march marked the end of 16 Days of Activism Against Geneder-Based Violence campaign.
World Teachers' Day: African Union recognizes the need to empower teachers

Oct 5, 2024 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

FILE PHOTO: Pupils attend class at Kitante Primary School in Kampala, Uganda. /CFP Read < 1 minuteWorld Teachers’ Day is observed annually on the fifth of October to celebrate teachers worldwide. While educators around the globe face a myriad of challenges, the day serves as a reminder that their work does not go unnoticed.
Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies from injuries sustained in petrol attack

Sep 5, 2024 | africa.cgtn.com | Dinah Matengo

FILE -Rebecca Cheptegei, competes at the Discovery 10km road race in Uganda, Jan. 20, 2023. /CFP Read < 1 minuteUgandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, has died from burns four days after police say her former boyfriend poured gasoline on her and set her on fire. She died at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, in Kenya’s Rift Valley.