Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp

STORY: Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp SHOOTING DATE: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): SHUKURANI HOTA, Refugee entrepreneur 4. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): VUMILIA KIZA SAIDI, Refugee entrepreneur 6. various of UNHCR supported camps 7. various of UNHCR official 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NANDURI SATEESH, Head of UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma 9. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "Amid the challenges faced by the refugees in this Kakuma Camp here in Kenya, the dedication and compassion of NGOs and the host country Kenya are lighting the path of hope and empowerment towards a better future for the refugees." Shukurani Hota is among thousands of displaced persons who have found r

Kenya flags off 1st batch of anchovies destined for Chinese market

STORY: Kenya flags off 1st batch of anchovies destined for Chinese market DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: KWALE, Kenya CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the factory 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALIM MVURYA, Cabinet secretary for mining, blue economy and maritime affairs, Kenya 4. various of the factory 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): HASSA MOHAMMED, Local resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "The first consignment of anchovies has been flagged off from Ukunda, a town in the south of Kenya, to China. The anchovies will be showcased at the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in central China." Senior government officials, local administrators and fishermen graced the ceremony to officially dispatch the inaugural batch of anchovies to China, harvested from the Indian Ocean coastline. The export of anchovies sourced from the Kenyan coast to the Chinese market is anchored on a bilateral agreement sign

Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway marks 10 mln users milestone

STORY: Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway marks 10 mln users milestone DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the expressway 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MBUGUA, Principal Secretary for Roads 4. various of the expressway 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KALPESH MANILA SOLANKI, Expressway user 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): IRSHAD QUAZZAFI, Expressway user STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "This Nairobi Expressway, the 27.1-km ultra modern thoroughfare is today (Tuesday) marking a major milestone with 10 million customers. It has saved on logistics and commuting costs, making Kenya a diplomatic, economic, and transport hub." The Nairobi Expressway links the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya's main airport, on the eastern side of the country's capital to the Nairobi-Nakuru highway in the west. It was financed and built by China Road and Bridge Corporation under a public-

Kenyans vote for new president, local leaders

STORY: Kenyans vote for new president, local leaders DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:08 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. STANDUP 2 (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 3. various of presidential candidates casting votes 4. various of Kenyans at the polling centers 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN NJERU, Voter 6. STANDUP 3 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LUCKY VIATA, Voter 8. STANDUP 4 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 9. STANDUP 5 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DENNIS MURIMI, Official, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission 11. various of Kenyans at the polling centers and candidates casting vote STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "It is Aug. 9, a day many Kenyans have been waiting for, as they get to elect their fifth president. According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, the registered voters

Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya facilitates freight transportation

STORY: Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya facilitates freight transportation DATELINE: Aug. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EDWARD OPIYO, Terminal manager at Autoports Freight Terminals Limited 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EDWARD OPIYO, Terminal manager at Autoports Freight Terminals Limited 4. various of the SGR STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "Since the inception and start of operations of the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) here in Kenya, the SGR facility has helped move cargo from the sea port of Mombasa to the inland ports of Nairobi and Naivasha. The SGR has enabled the establishment of freight terminals like this one in Nairobi and Naivasha to help move cargo from Mombasa to other countries in East Africa." The 480-km Mombasa-Nairobi SGR, a mega project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative linking the largest port in East Africa to Kenya's capita

Kenyan president hails Chinese-built roads for boosting development

STORY: Kenyan president hails Chinese-built roads for boosting development DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. various of expressway 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UHURU KENYATTA, Kenyan President 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): UHURU KENYATTA, Kenyan President 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU PINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Kenya STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "The Chinese-built 27-km Nairobi Expressway was officially launched by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday, coming after three months of public trial phase. The 648-million-U.S. dollar highway, built under the public-private partnership model, is expected to cut travel time from the south to west of Nairobi, to about 20 minutes from two hours currently during peak times." Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday hailed Chinese-built roads for their transformation of the country's socio-economic sector at the launch of the

Chinese-built expressway starts trial run in Nairobi

STORY: Chinese-built expressway starts trial run in Nairobi DATELINE: May 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES MACHARIA, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary of Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MASINDE JOSEPH, Driver 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AGGREY MAGANGA, Driver 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RODAH MWENJE OKOTH, Toll attendant STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "Welcome to the all-new Chinese-built 27-km Nairobi expressway, whose official public trial phase began on Saturday ahead of its official launch in a few weeks' time. According to Kenya National Highways Agency, the expressway testing will allow them to check on the system preparedness as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of the highway among car users. The 648 million U.S. dollars highway built under the public-private partnership model is exp

Kenya hosts inaugural marathon on new Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway

STORY: Kenya hosts inaugural marathon on new Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway DATELINE: May 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. Various of Kenyan president flagging off the marathon 3. Various of the marathon 4. STANDUP 2 (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 5. Various of the marathon 6. Various of Kenyan President at the finishing line 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIEL MANGULI, Marathoner 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GEORGE KAMAU, Marathoner 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): OLIVIA TANUI, Marathoner 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): UHURU KENYATTA, Kenyan President 11. Various of marathon STORYLINE: Kenya's top athletes and ordinary citizens got a chance to run on the Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway when the east African nation's capital hosted its inaugural marathon on Sunday. STANDUP 1 (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "I'm on top of the new Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway where the inaugural Nairobi City Marathon dubb

Kenya's worsening fuel crisis threatens to shut down economy

STORY: Kenya's worsening fuel crisis threatens to shut down economy DATELINE: April 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars queuing in gas station 2. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZABLON OGECH, Motorist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): DAVID GITAU, Motorbike rider 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): DAVID GITAU, Motorbike rider STORYLINE: Kenya has been hit hard by an unprecedented fuel shortage that is threatening to grind the country's economy to a halt. The crisis has seen a number of oil marketing stations shut down, tens of travelers and motorists stranded, prices of goods going up across the country and public transport vehicles grounded. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "For the second week running Kenyan motorists are enduring another day of major fuel shortages with hours of long queues, as witnessed behind me, with strict rationing at petrol stations as pumps across the country ran dry.