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What hit me first at Beijing Capital International Airport was the scent. Clean, fresh air, and the sheer beauty of the surroundings. I stood there, luggage in hand, completely awed. The infrastructure and technology in China are amazing,…
Gibson Njine spent about nineteen months building software to solve a problem most people just put up with: when a group eats together the bill gets split evenly, and whoever ordered least ends up paying for whoever ordered most. He…
As someone with a background in Computer Science and Mathematics, I’ve always been fascinated by the Millennium Prize Problems. Solving even a few of the six that remain unsolved could push entire fields of science forward in ways we can’t…
For an electric motorcycle company, selling more motorcycles is only part of the problem. The harder question is what happens after the sale, especially when the customer is a boda boda rider whose income depends on keeping the bike…
China is stepping up efforts to deepen economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties across the Taiwan Strait. This involves a combination of new local initiatives and a renewed political call from Beijing for peaceful cross-Strait…
China has reiterated its call for stronger global partnerships to build a community with a shared future in cyberspace, emphasizing digital cooperation, cybersecurity, and inclusive innovation as crucial for Africa’s digital transformation…
When we speak about China’s governance, the conversation often begins in Beijing, with national policies, major institutions and political leadership. But to truly understand how China governs, one has to look beyond the capital and into…
My parents were my blueprint for life. I imagine they had their issues, but most of what I saw growing up was a partnership. They loved each other, helped and built together. I knew that’s the kind of love I wanted when the time came.…
Kenya is actively working to enhance the quality and consistency of Chinese language teaching in response to the rising demand for Chinese language skills across its educational institutions and labour market. The shift was a central theme…
Nairobi’s night sky was transformed into a giant canvas on Wednesday as 500 drones ascended above Nyayo National Stadium, creating a spectacular display celebrating China-Kenya friendship, cultural exchange, and shared development.…
In rural Kenyan classrooms, some children are expected to learn computer science without ever having touched a computer. At 24, teacher and SomoTech Africa founder Chrisphine Okoth Ogallo is using the skills he gained through Goodwall and…
On August 18, 2026, Fredrick Gori will leave Migori on foot, beginning a 450-kilometre journey to Nairobi that he hopes will do more than test his physical endurance. For 24 days, the communications professional, university lecturer and…
The 8th DBSA Carnival concluded in Mathare, Nairobi over the weekend, drawing thousands of residents to an event combining grassroots sports, arts and community development. The carnival featured four flagship programs: the Slum World Cup,…
Chongqing – On a summer evening in Chongqing’s Guanyinqiao commercial area, young people dressed in cosplay costumes walked into a shopping mall unlike traditional department stores. Instead of rows of retail counters, they found dance…
For nearly a decade, mySafaricom App did a few things well. It let you top up your line, pay for Home Fiber, and check your Bonga points. It was never meant to do much more, and it rarely did. While the legacy app focused on basic line…
China has dispatched a third team of medical experts to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to bolster the nation’s efforts against the ongoing Ebola outbreak. This marks a continued phase of Beijing’s sustained support for the…
“Urban renewal is about renewing people and connecting hearts. Its highest aim is to discover enduring beauty amid changing times, through existing physical spaces and an awareness of aesthetics,” said Yu Ying, Deputy Director of the…
China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening people-to-people exchanges with Kenya through sports and cultural cooperation, identifying martial arts as a powerful platform for fostering friendship and mutual understanding between the…
For years, access to clean and reliable water has been one of the greatest challenges for communities in Baringo County. Prolonged droughts, growing demand and the high cost of pumping groundwater have left many families struggling to meet…
China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Kenya in information technology and artificial intelligence, ushering in a new phase of collaboration focused on digital innovation, skills development, and talent exchange.…
China has launched its first integrated hardware and software platform for new materials modelling. According to Science and Technology Daily, a TV BRICS partner, the platform has been hailed by the industry as a “divine calculator” and a…
How can government communication improve governance in megacities? At the Fourth China–CEEC Spokespersons Dialogue on June 29, Zhang Qiong, Deputy Head of the Publicity Department of China’s CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee and…
China has released its National Human Rights Action Plan (2026-2030), an ambitious five-year roadmap aimed at strengthening human rights protections, by prioritising economic, social and cultural development as the bedrock for enhancing…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has articulated a vision for global artificial intelligence governance, emphasising China’s commitment to supporting developing nations. Xi outlined four key priorities for ensuring safe, inclusive, and…
