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Jan 15, 2025 | 
peopledaily.digital | Stephen Ndegwa
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Kenya’s political class has a penchant for deflecting blame, and their recent chorus of accusations against parents for their children’s alleged poor upbringing highlights this troubling trend. The context? Unsavoury social media images criticising the country’s leadership.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
news.cgtn.com | Stephen Ndegwa
Editor's note: Stephen Ndegwa, a special commentator for CGTN, is the executive director of South-South Dialogues, a Nairobi-based communications development think tank. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent visit to Africa once again highlights the enduring depth and dynamism of China-Africa relations.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
peopledaily.digital | Stephen Ndegwa
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Corruption remains one of Kenya’s most pressing challenges, undermining public trust, economic growth, and equitable service delivery. Successive governments have declared war on graft, but tangible results have often been elusive.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
nation.africa | Stephen Ndegwa
On January 6, 2025, Ambassador Guo Haiyan arrived in Nairobi to assume her position as China’s Ambassador to Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat. Her arrival marks the continuation of a diplomatic tradition that has profoundly shaped the relationship between China and Kenya. Ambassador Guo brings a wealth of experience, following her successful tenure in Guyana, where she strengthened trade ties, expanded educational collaboration, and deepened cultural exchanges.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
capitalfm.co.ke | Stephen Ndegwa
As Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister and a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee embarks on his first overseas trip of 2025 to Africa, it reaffirms a long-standing tradition that underscores China’s prioritization of its relationship with the continent. For 35 years, China has chosen Africa as the destination for its foreign minister’s inaugural annual visit, symbolizing a deep commitment to solidarity and collaboration with African nations.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
reporteasia.com | Stephen Ndegwa
A medida que el mundo conmemora el Día de los Derechos Humanos el 10 de diciembre, la retórica familiar sobre las violaciones a los derechos humanos resurge con renovado vigor. En el centro de este discurso, China suele ser señalada por las naciones occidentales, acusada de abusos sistemáticos en regiones como la Región Autónoma Uigur de Xinjiang, en el noroeste del país.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
news.cgtn.com | Stephen Ndegwa
China's efforts to uphold the rights of ethnic minorities also challenge the dominant Western narrative. Policies granting preferential access to higher education, subsidies for housing and exemptions from the one-child policy have long been implemented to support minority groups. In southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, for instance, government-led infrastructure projects have connected remote areas, enabling access to markets and services that were previously unavailable.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
the-star.co.ke | Stephen Ndegwa
The China-Africa relationship has evolved from solidarity during the anti-colonial era to a modern partnership built on trade and investment Opinion09 December 2024 - 13:06 In Summary The China-Africa relationship has evolved from solidarity during the anti-colonial era to a modern partnership built on trade and investment Chinese President Xi Jinping with Kenyan President William Ruto, in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the...
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
news.cgtn.com | Stephen Ndegwa
For instance, in the Kubuqi Desert, located in northwestern China, vegetation now covers over one-third of the landscape, transforming what was once barren land into a thriving ecosystem. The desert has become a globally recognized model of ecological restoration, earning accolades from international organizations like the United Nations Environment Program. China's multifaceted approach is the key to its success.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
capitalfm.co.ke | Stephen Ndegwa
As Kenya and China celebrate 61 years of diplomatic relations, the tenure of Ambassador Zhou Pingjian stands as a defining era in this enduring partnership. Over his four years in Kenya, Zhou’s leadership exemplified the transformative power of diplomacy in fostering mutual development, enhancing cultural understanding, and navigating global challenges. His tenure leaves behind a legacy of tangible achievements and a forward-looking vision for both nations.
