Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations

STORY: Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aquatic products in China 2. various of Kenyan anchovies ready to import to China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALIM MVURYA, Cabinet secretary for Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs of Kenya 4. various of Kenyan aquatic products 5. various of Chinese expert in Uganda 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN TAIHUA, Chinese expert 7. various of the construction site of a modern fish port in Jamestown 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BIAN LIANG, Project manager of CHEC Tanzania Maritime Project Department STORYLINE: China has carried out fishery cooperation with nearly 20 African countries. In 2022, Chinese Customs authorized the import of Kenyan aquatic products. The first batch of Kenyan anchovies for import to China was showcased at the third edition of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in

Kenyan coastal fishermen rejoice over export of anchovies to China

STORY: Kenyan coastal fishermen rejoice over export of anchovies to China DATELINE: June 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:13 LOCATION: KWALE, Kenya CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of fishermen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): ABDI DURA, Local fisherman 3. various of boats 4. various of factory 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): SALIM MVURYA, Kenya's cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): MOHAMED SALIM, Fisherman 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Swahili): RISHADI IKI HAMISI, Chairman of a fishermen's lobby in Kwale County 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Swahili): MWANAMGENI JUMA, Local resident STORYLINE: Braving an early morning chill that swept over a scenic beachfront in Kenya's coastal county of Kwale, Abdi Dura offloaded a bucket full of anchovies, locally known as "dagaa," into a waiting truck for delivery to a processing factory in a nearby village. The 30-year-old father of two, who was born into a fishing family in a village on the shores of the Indian Ocean, said venturing into

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