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University of Nairobi hosts 23rd Chinese Proficiency Competition Kenya division finals

STORY: University of Nairobi hosts 23rd Chinese Proficiency Competition Kenya division finals SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. various of awarding ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (English): LAURENCE KAMAU, Winner of the Kenyan finals of the Chinese Bridge competition STORYLINE: The University of Nairobi on Tuesday hosted the finals of the 23rd Chinese Bridge -- Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students Kenya division. The Kenya division finals of this year's Chinese Bridge competition covered speech, Q&A sessions and a talent show. Twenty finalists from various colleges attended the finals. Co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, the Confucius Institutes at four leading Kenyan universities and sponsored by several Chinese firms, the contest showcased the local youth's proficiency in Mandarin as well as their grasp of Chinese culture, including Taiji, Wushu, dance a

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Gold House Hosts 2024 Gold Gala - LA

W. Kamau Bell, At Gold House Hosts 2024 Gold Gala at The Music Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA on May 11 2024. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CHINESE EMBASSY-KENYAN STUDENTS-INTERACTIVE SESSION

(230621) -- NAIROBI, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- David Kamau Chomba, the chief principal of Alliance High School, speaks during an interactive session held by the Chinese Embassy in Kenya in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 21, 2023. The Chinese Embassy in Kenya on Wednesday held the interactive session with Kenyan students to deepen cooperation in the fields of education and culture. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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China's rejuvenation beacon of hope for developing countries: Kenyan expert

STORY: China's rejuvenation beacon of hope for developing countries: Kenyan expert DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:39 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MACHARIA KAMAU, Chair of the Peace Building Commission in Kenya STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): MACHARIA KAMAU, Chair of the Peace Building Commission in Kenya "I personally have always recognized the success of the development approach that China has taken and the way in which it has embedded the noble idea of poverty eradication and human rights in its political and developmental framework. As for the billions of us in developing countries, the great rejuvenation of China of the past four decades is an unprecedented, historic and towering beacon of hope for the suffering masses yearning for prosperity, dignity, and social and economic transformation." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Chinese enterprises participate in Kenya's university job fair to recruit talents

STORY: Chinese enterprises participate in Kenya's university job fair to recruit talents DATELINE: May 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the job fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM ZHOU, Chairman, Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TONY KAMAU, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNE NYAMBURA, Student 5. various of the job fair STORYLINE: Around 30 Chinese enterprises on Wednesday participated in a job fair organized by the University of Nairobi, aiming to recruit outstanding talents. Convened by the university and its Confucius Institute, the 2023 Nairobi Innovation Week and University Student Job Fair which provides a communication platform between Chinese companies and local students, runs from Wednesday to Friday. It has attracted hundreds of visitors including students, faculty members, and the public. Representatives of four Chinese firms operating in Kenya expressed the desire to recruit local youths who are qualified i

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Curtain drawn on Beijing Games, baton passes to London

BEIJING, China - Samuel Kamau Wanjiru of Kenya acknowledges the crowd after receiving his gold medal for the men's marathon at the National Stadium in Beijing on Aug. 24 during the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.

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Chinese firms hold job fair for Kenyan students

STORY: Chinese firms hold job fair for Kenyan students DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the job fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MEGAN MURIUKI, Administrator at COSCO shipping lines 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHARON SIMIYU, Student at University of Nairobi 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN KAMAU KARANJA, Student at University of Nairobi STORYLINE: Chinese companies kicked off a two-day job fair on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, offering about 300 opportunities for Kenyan students. The recruitment fair was hosted by the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi with the support of 21 Chinese companies operating in Kenya. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MEGAN MURIUKI, Administrator at COSCO shipping lines "The major reason is because the Confucious Institute which teaches Chinese, we prefer staff for us who are able to communicate with Chinese clients as well as the local clients. Having recruits who are able to do Mandarine, that wi

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Kenya gears for Black Friday sales amid squeeze of living cost

STORY: Kenya gears for Black Friday sales amid squeeze of living cost DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:32 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nairobi's skyline 2. various of street shots 3. various of the Black Friday launch of an e-commerce platform 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JUAN SECO, Jumia Kenya CEO 5. various of e-commerce traders preparing for the Black Friday 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KELVIN KAMAU, Businessman 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TONY CHEGE, Student 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LIZ NJOKI, Civil servant 9. various of traders in Nairobi STORYLINE: Kenyan e-commerce traders and shoppers are gearing up for a Black Friday shopping craze amid a slump in sales driven by the rising cost of living and inflation. The slow sales and inflationary pressure set in with rising commodity prices. But now e-commerce retailers are registering a full-blown scramble for discounted products amid strong shifts in consumer spending. Jumia Kenya CEO Juan Seco admits that this year's B

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Kenya steps up fight against doping among athletes

STORY: Kenya steps up fight against doping among athletes DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:26 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of athletes meeting with officials from Athletics Kenya 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): DAVID MIANOV, Chairman of Central Region Athletics Kenya (AK) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): TABITHA WAMAITHA, Professional athlete 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): FRANCIS KAMAU, Athletics coach STORYLINE: Kenya has stepped up fight against doping among athletes following a rise in cases of doping involving the use of banned steroid triamcinolone acetonide. The rising cases have sparked huge concern following the latest suspensions of two of the country's marathoners by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). Officials from Athletics Kenya and various stakeholders Monday met athletes from Nyahururu to educate them on the negative impact of doping. Addressing the media after the training sessions with the athletes, David Miano, the Central Region Athletics Kenya (AK) chairman noted that

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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

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Curtain drawn on Beijing Games, baton passes to London

BEIJING, China - Samuel Kamau Wanjiru of Kenya acknowledges the crowd after receiving his gold medal for the men's marathon at the National Stadium in Beijing on Aug. 24 during the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. (Kyodo)