Kenya to receive support from China in developing its agenda: Official

China is all set to lend support to Kenya's development agenda and actively participate in growing bilateral cooperation. Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Wu Peng opined in Kenya's capital, Nairobi that the partnership between both the countries is currently at its top.

"Over the decades, our cooperation has been built on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefits. We reaffirm that China will fully support Kenya's development, and actively participate in our growing cooperation," Wu said during a celebration of World Environment Day combined with a reception held by the embassy.

He revealed that on Kenya's request, Chinese companies are working on contributing to the Naivasha industrial park. According to Wu, China is dedicated to Kenya's development with many efforts, far more than just funding, as reported by Xinhua.

Chinese Embassy in Kenya released data that indicates China's direct investment in Kenya reached 52 billion shillings (about USD 520 million) in 2018. The benefits of the China-Kenya cooperation can be witnessed in multiple areas and includes the Standard Gauge Railway which has become a pillar of Kenya's economic growth.

China has played a pivotal role in helping Kenya realize its Big Four Agenda and especially the industrialization goal. "We are also happy our cooperation with China will result in Kenyan goods accessing the huge Chinese market," he added.

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