Onyango K’Onyango

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Journalist @NationAfrica/Politics-Business//Strategic Communications Consultant//Liberal//Child of God//Student of Geopolitics.

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Articles

China’s duty-free access offers growth path as Agoa waivers

1 week ago | bilaterals.org | Onyango K’Onyango

Negotiations Africa All the versions of this article: [English] [français] Business Daily, 16 June 2025By Onyango K’OnyangoChina’s duty-free access offers growth path as Agoa waiversThe future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is far from certain.
Media as bridge of civilizations: Global call for integrity, cooperation

1 month ago | kbc.co.ke | Onyango K’Onyango

In the historic city of Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, a recent gathering of global media leaders underscored a truth that resonates deeply in today’s fractured information landscape: media must be the unwavering defenders of truth, builders of dialogue, and custodians of a shared global future.
ONYANGO: The strategic value of a Nairobi-Beijing direct flight

2 months ago | the-star.co.ke | Onyango K’Onyango

Kenya Airways planes at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport near Nairobi /FILELast week, during the Hong Ting Forum organised by a Chinese news outlet in Kenya on the topic ‘China-Africa Dialogue on the Path to Modernisation’, one of the participants raised a question that has been on my mind since 2019: Why don’t we have a direct flight between Nairobi and Beijing?
Trump’s tariffs, trade wars will hurt Africa

2 months ago | nation.africa | Onyango K’Onyango

What you need to know:Protectionist policies often backfire, as global economic interdependence means isolationist strategies harm multiple economies, not just the intended targets. Instead of escalating trade wars, the global community must prioritize unity and sustainable economic policies that ensure shared prosperity rather than deepening economic divides.
Kenya should deepen health partnership with China for sustainable growth

2 months ago | kbc.co.ke | Onyango K’Onyango

The recent Sh1.9 billion grant from China for hospital upgrades in Kenya is a timely boost, especially as the country grapples with the effects of the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the suspension of USAID programs. Kenya remains one of the nations significantly affected by the suspension of USAID, which has disrupted key health and education programs. This situation underscores the need for collaboration with other development partners to bridge the funding gap.
Sino-Africa urgency for climate action

Mar 15, 2025 | kbc.co.ke | Onyango K’Onyango

In recent days, numerous reports have emerged about wildfires ravaging parks across Kenya, with authorities yet to determine the causes. However, it’s evident that these fires are part of the broader effects of global warming, barely a year after devastating floods destroyed roads nationwide. Kenya, like many other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, is grappling with the consequences of climate change—a challenge that can only be addressed through international cooperation and proactive initiatives.
Kenya-China trade: Bridging the deficit through FOCAC

Feb 25, 2025 | kbc.co.ke | Onyango K’Onyango

When Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, and Industry Lee Kinyanjui met Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan last week, their discussions focused on enhancing trade ties between Kenya and China. A key priority was addressing the trade imbalance through initiatives such as increased cargo flights to China to facilitate fresh produce exports. This aligns with strengthening bilateral relations under the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
China’s key role in bridging Africa’s infrastructure gap

Feb 15, 2025 | kbc.co.ke | Onyango K’Onyango

The African continent, with a population of 1.3 billion, faces an annual infrastructure funding gap of $100 billion. This deficit limits Africa’s ability to unlock the full potential of intra-continental trade, which is essential for driving economic growth. Despite the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), poor connectivity among African nations hinders trade, preventing the AfCFTA from achieving its objectives.
Trump protectionism and sanctions will worsen global instability

Feb 2, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | Onyango K’Onyango

Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has made a series of decisions that are reshaping the global order, often at the expense of developing countries. Programmes like the United Society Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse and the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief have been halted, causing economic consequences already being felt in many nations.
China’s economic resilience and lessons for Kenya’s recovery

Jan 30, 2025 | kbc.co.ke | Onyango K’Onyango

China’s economic performance in 2024 serves as a testament to the resilience, adaptability, and determination of the world’s second-largest economy. Despite facing global challenges such as geopolitical tensions, weak demand, and domestic hurdles, China achieved a GDP growth rate of 5 percent.