Onyango K’Onyango

1 week 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?

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

1 month ago | 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.

1 month ago | 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).