Kenya-China alumni celebrates 60 years of Sino-Kenya friendship

STORY: Kenya-China alumni celebrates 60 years of Sino-Kenya friendship SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. various of awarding ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (English): HENRY ROTICH, Chairperson of Kenya-China Alumni Association 4. various of alumni members STORYLINE: Members of Kenya-China Alumni Association on Saturday celebrated in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, 60 years of diplomatic relations between Kenya and China. The event brought together more than 100 Kenyans who studied in Chinese universities and featured various cultural activities. Zhang Zhizhong, the deputy chief of mission and minister counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, said that Kenyans who studied in China are a bridge for better relations between the two countries. Zhang added that 60 years of Sino-Kenya diplomatic relations has resulted in mutual benefits for both nations. Zhang stressed that Kenya and China should ref

48 Kenyan students heading to China for further studies via scholarships

STORY: 48 Kenyan students heading to China for further studies via scholarships DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception 2. various of beneficiary students 3. various of the reception 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DR. DAVID WATENE, Deputy Director of higher education in charge of scholarships, Ministry of Education in Kenya 5. various of beneficiary students 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HENRY ROTICH Chairman of Kenya-China Alumni Association 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JACOB OLOO, Student representative 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PETER KARANJA, Beneficiary STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Kenya on Thursday hosted a farewell reception-cum-award-ceremony for 48 local students who are beneficiaries of the Chinese Government Scholarships 2023. A total of 48 Kenyan students are scheduled to leave for China early next week to pursue various studies at some of the leading universities. The students drawn from local tertiary institutions will pur

Trade conference held in Kenya to boost partnerships with China

STORY: Trade conference held in Kenya to boost partnerships with China DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:00 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the trade conference 2. various of secretary to the Kenyan Cabinet Mercy Wanjau speaking 3. various of the general manager from KenInvest Pius Rotich speaking 4. various of shots of guest speakers making speech 5. various of guests at the trade conference 6. SOUNDBITE (English): PIUS ROTICH, General manager of investment promotion and business development, KenInvest STORYLINE: A trade conference was held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi Monday amid calls for strategic partnerships with China to realize mutual benefits. Senior officials, diplomats and business executives attended the event that featured presentations on investment opportunities in Kenya alongside inking of partnership deals between Chinese and Kenyan firms. Representatives of eight major Chinese firms and 123 Kenyan business entities including startups attended the eco

KENYA-NAIROBI-CANTON FAIR-PROMOTION

KENYA-NAIROBI-CANTON FAIR-PROMOTION

(230413) -- NAIROBI, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pius Rotich, general manager of investment promotion and business development at the Kenya Investment Authority, gives a speech during a promotion forum for the upcoming 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Nairobi, Kenya, April 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Kenya holds promotion forum for China's Canton Fair targeting entrepreneurs" (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

Kenya holds promotion forum for China's Canton Fair targeting entrepreneurs

STORY: Kenya holds promotion forum for China's Canton Fair targeting entrepreneurs DATELINE: April 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotion forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GAO WEI, Managing director, China Information & Culture Communication Kenya Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AGNES MATURA, Entrepreneur STORYLINE: A promotion forum for the upcoming 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, was held in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday, attracting many participants, including senior policymakers and budding entrepreneurs. Held concurrently with a match-making session for 20 local firms that will send delegations to the Canton Fair, the half-day forum took place against a backdrop of concerted efforts to deepen Sino-Kenyan economic and trade ties. Pius Rotich, general manager of investment promotion and business development at the Kenya Investment Authority, said the government was keen to leverage the Canton Fai

(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-HALF MARATHON

(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-HALF MARATHON

(230402) -- PRAGUE, April 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- First-place finisher Roncer Kipkorir Konga (C) from Kenya poses with second-place Maxwell Kortek Rotich (L) from Uganda and third-place Geoffrey Kimutai Koech from Kenya during the awarding ceremony for the men's race of Prague Half Marathon 2023 in Prague, the Czech Republic, on April 1, 2023. Prague Half Marathon 2023 was held on Saturday. (Photo by Dana Kesnerová/Xinhua)

Kenya seeks to tap Chinese industrial technology at expo

STORY: Kenya seeks to tap Chinese industrial technology at expo DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo banners 2. various of exhibitors 3. various of expo attendees 4. various of press conference 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PIUS ROTICH, General manager of investment promotion and business development, KenInvest 6. various of press conference 7. Various of exhibitors 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GAO WEI, Managing director of Afripeak Expo Kenya 9. various of cutting of ribbon 10. various of exhibitors 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PATRICK NYANGWESO, Acting CEO, KNCCI 12. various of participants STORYLINE: Kenya is seeking to leverage advanced Chinese industrial technology as the fifth Kenya International Industrial Expo (KIIE) kicked off in the capital, Nairobi on Thursday. Pius Rotich, general manager of investment promotion and business development at the Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), said in an interview that the exhibition is a

Kenya's Rotich wins Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon

Kenya's Rotich wins Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon

Lucas Rotich of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 6, 2016. Rotich clocked 2 hours, 9 minutes 11 seconds. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan's Kitajima finishes 2nd at Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon

Japan's Kitajima finishes 2nd at Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon

Hisanori Kitajima of Japan crosses the finish line to come in second at the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on March 6, 2016. Kitajima posted a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes 16 seconds in the race that doubles as the final Rio qualifier for Japanese men, finishing behind winner Lucas Rotich of Kenya. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo