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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-ELECTRIC SGR TRAIN-OPERATION

(240803) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan (3rd R) launches the commercial operation of the country's electric SGR train service from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma at Dar es Salaam Station, Tanzania, on Aug. 1, 2024. TO GO WITH "Tanzania's electric SGR train service starts commercial operation from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma" (Photo by Emmanuel Herman/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-ELECTRIC SGR TRAIN-OPERATION

(240803) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electric SGR train stops at Dar es Salaam Station in Tanzania on Aug. 1, 2024. TO GO WITH "Tanzania's electric SGR train service starts commercial operation from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma" (Photo by Emmanuel Herman/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-ELECTRIC SGR TRAIN-OPERATION

(240803) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Passengers board the electric SGR train from Tanzania's Dar es Salaam to Dodoma at Dar es Salaam Station in Tanzania on Aug. 1, 2024. TO GO WITH "Tanzania's electric SGR train service starts commercial operation from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma" (Photo by Emmanuel Herman/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photography exhibition in Nairobi highlights China-Africa cooperation under BRI

STORY: Photography exhibition in Nairobi highlights China-Africa cooperation under BRI SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of opening ceremony of the photo exhibition STORYLINE: A photography exhibition highlighting the achievements of China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was inaugurated on Friday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Organized by the China Economic Information Service, Xinhua News Agency African Regional Bureau, Belt and Road Portal and China Communications Construction Company Limited, the exhibition will take place at the Nairobi terminus of the Chinese-funded Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) for a month, featuring more than 30 photographs showcasing outcomes of China-Africa cooperation. Themed "Even mountains and oceans cannot distance people with common aspirations," the exhibition aims to showcase the benefits of China-Africa cooperation across v

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Kenya's SGR adds 50 new wagons

STORY: Kenya's SGR adds 50 new wagons SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: MOMBASA, Kenya CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1.various of the wagons 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, Cabinet secretary, Kenyan Ministry of Roads and Transport 3. various of the wagons STORYLINE: Kenya's standard gauge railway (SGR) freight service has added 50 new wagons that were imported from China to its existing fleet, a government official said Monday. Kipchumba Murkomen, cabinet secretary of the Ministry of Roads and Transport, said that the new wagons will improve the efficiency of Kenya's rail services. SOUNDBITE (English): KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, Cabinet secretary, Kenyan Ministry of Roads and Transport "The acquisition of the 50 new wagons that we will flag off today is part of Kenya's strategic response to market dynamics, meeting the ever-changing customer demands and gaining a competitive edge." He noted that this is the first time new wagons have been added since the la

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Kenyan youths recall fulfilling study experience in China

STORY: Kenyan youths recall fulfilling study experience in China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26 & 30, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan young people who had pursued higher education in China 2. various of the Chinese-funded Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARGARET MBUGUA, Chinese scholarship beneficiary 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EVERLINE MUGENYA, Chinese scholarship beneficiary 5. various of Kenyan young people who had pursued higher education in China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EVERLINE MUGENYA, Chinese scholarship beneficiary 7. various of students at the University of Nairobi 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AMOS AGOTA MISHERA, Student from University of Nairobi 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): KAREN CHEBET, Student from University of Nairobi STORYLINE: A group of Kenyan young people who had pursued higher education in China have said that they are proud of the golden opportunity in the Asian country that has b

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Kenya's railway evolution fuels nation's renewal

STORY: Kenya's railway evolution fuels nation's renewal SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 28 and Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:02 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Nairobi Railway Museum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 5. various of Sevily mentoring young people at a SGR locomotive depot 6. various of the SGR model at the Railway Museum 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DENNIS MUNENE, Executive Director of the China-Africa Center 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): DENNIS MUNENE, Executive Director of the China-Africa Center 10. footages of SGR passengers and cargo train shot in 2021-2023 (file) STORYLINE: The Nairobi Railway Museum, nestled in Nairobi's bustling downtown, remains a popular destination for both locals and tourists eager to delve into

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NASA's Webb Reveals New Features in Heart of Milky Way

Handout photo - The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows a portion of the dense center of our galaxy in unprecedented detail, including never-before-seen features astronomers have yet to explain. The star-forming region, named Sagittarius C (Sgr C), is about 300 light-years from the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A. The NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) instrument on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's reveals a portion of the Milky Way’s dense core in a new light. An estimated 500,000 stars shine in this image of the Sagittarius C (Sgr C) region, along with some as-yet unidentified features. A large region of ionized hydrogen, shown in cyan, contains intriguing needle-like structures that lack any uniform orientation. The James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s premier space science observatory. Webb is solving mysteries in our solar system, looking beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and probing the mysterious structures and origins of our universe and o

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NASA's Webb Reveals New Features in Heart of Milky Way

Handout photo - The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows a portion of the dense center of our galaxy in unprecedented detail, including never-before-seen features astronomers have yet to explain. The star-forming region, named Sagittarius C (Sgr C), is about 300 light-years from the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A. Approximate outlines help to define the features in the Sagittarius C (Sgr C) region. Astronomers are studying data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to understand the relationship between these features, as well as other influences in the chaotic galaxy center. The James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s premier space science observatory. Webb is solving mysteries in our solar system, looking beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and probing the mysterious structures and origins of our universe and our place in it. Webb is an international program led by NASA with its partners, ESA (European Space Agency) and the Canadian Space Agency.

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NASA's Webb Reveals New Features in Heart of Milky Way

Handout photo - The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows a portion of the dense center of our galaxy in unprecedented detail, including never-before-seen features astronomers have yet to explain. The star-forming region, named Sagittarius C (Sgr C), is about 300 light-years from the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A. The NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) instrument on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's reveals a portion of the Milky Way’s dense core in a new light. An estimated 500,000 stars shine in this image of the Sagittarius C (Sgr C) region, along with some as-yet unidentified features. A large region of ionized hydrogen, shown in cyan, contains intriguing needle-like structures that lack any uniform orientation. The James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s premier space science observatory. Webb is solving mysteries in our solar system, looking beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and probing the mysterious structures and origins of our universe and o

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Kenyan employees of Chinese firms honored in speech contest on Belt and Road Initiative

STORY: Kenyan employees of Chinese firms honored in speech contest on Belt and Road Initiative DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the awards ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRICK NYANGWESO, CEO of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNNCI) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CONCILIA OWIRE, Locomotive driver, SGR 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEANEE MAY ONGIYO, Head of Public Relations, MOJA Expressway company STORYLINE: Ten employees of Chinese companies based in Kenya were awarded on Friday after they emerged as winners in "The Belt and Road: My China Story" Speech Competition, organized by the Kenya-China Economic and Trade Association. The inaugural edition of the contest began in September where 60 participants won in the preliminary rounds and advanced through the intense stages of the semifinals, which culminated in the selection of the final ten contestants. The Kenya-China Economic and Trade Association said that the competiti

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MOMBASA-SGR TRAIN-ENVOY VISIT

(231008) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The delegation of envoys watches performance at the Nairobi Station of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya extolled for its myriad benefits" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MOMBASA-SGR TRAIN-ENVOY VISIT

(231008) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children wait to board a train at the Nairobi Station of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya extolled for its myriad benefits" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-MOMBASA-SGR TRAIN-ENVOY VISIT

(231008) -- NAIROBI, Oct. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The delegation of envoys visits the dispatch center at the Nairobi Station of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya extolled for its myriad benefits" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A stewardess stands next to the train to Mombasa at Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 20, 2023. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows a train leaving for Mombasa waiting at the Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A train from Mombasa pulls into Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 20, 2023. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows a view of dispatching centre hall of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows passengers preparing to board the train to Mombasa at Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows a view of the Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows a view of the Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers get off a train from Mombasa at Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 20, 2023. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows the Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows a view of the Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows a view of the Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY

(230921) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen in the train to Mombasa at Nairobi Terminus Station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 20, 2023. In 2017, the SGR, built and operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, was officially opened to traffic. As the first railway built since Kenya's independence, it runs 480 km between the capital Nairobi and the port city of Mombasa. Cutting the travel time between the two cities by five hours, it also reduces overall logistics costs by about 40 percent. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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Xinhua Headlines: With AU's entry, G20 broadens cooperation, development opportunities in Global South

(230910) -- NEW DELHI, Sept. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A stewardess checks tickets of passengers at Nairobi station of the China built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, Nov. 17, 2021. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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Ambitious Kenyan students set goals for further studies in China

STORY: Ambitious Kenyan students set goals for further studies in China DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:13 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ELIZABETH SAMBASI, Student 3. various of teachers and students 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JACOB OLOO, Student 5. various of teachers and students visiting China-built projects STORYLINE: A group of 52 Kenyan students who have applied for Chinese government scholarships wrapped up a two-day seminar at Kenya's port city, Mombasa, on Sunday, with the participants expressing their willingness to promote the friendship between the two countries. Over the weekend, the students visited the Global Trade Center in Nairobi, the capital of the East African country, and Afristar, the company operating the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), two flagship projects highlighting China-Kenya cooperation. Officials from Kenya's Ministry of Education, the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi and the Kenya-China Alumni Associ

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Chinese-built railway in harmony with wildlife conservation in Kenya

STORY: Chinese-built railway in harmony with wildlife conservation in Kenya DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1.various of the Chinese-built Nairobi-Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANCY GITHAIGA, Country director of Africa Wildlife Foundation 3.SOUNDBITE 2 (English): COSMAS MAKEWA, Station master of Mombasa Terminus 4.various of the Chinese-built Nairobi-Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) STORYLINE: The Chinese-built Nairobi-Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) launched six years ago has been lauded for its harmony with wildlife conservation. The 480-km railway travels through Kenya's largest wildlife reserve, the Tsavo National Park. In order to accommodate the living habits of Kenya's iconic wildlife species, such as elephants, giraffes, and other large animals, the railway has set up several animal passages along the length of the railroad and increased the height of the bridges in order to facilitate the passa

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GLOBALink | Chinese-built railway in harmony with wildlife conservation in Kenya

The Chinese-built Nairobi-Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) launched six years ago has been lauded for its harmony with wildlife conservation. The 480-km railway travels through Kenya's largest wildlife reserve, the Tsavo National Park. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Chinese-built SGR in Kenya lauded by locals

STORY: Chinese-built SGR in Kenya lauded by locals DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the SGR 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WAFULA KEVIN, Kenyan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): JOHN NJOROGE, Kenyan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BONIFACE KASYOKI, Kenyan 5. various of the SGR STORYLINE: The passenger train service of Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has been lauded by Kenyan people for bringing convenience, technologies, and job opportunities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WAFULA KEVIN, Kenyan "(It's a) nice means of transport. I have used it once from Mombasa to Nairobi, and it was more efficient, and enjoyable. Especially when you are traveling, everything was okay. And on the cost of transport, (it's) somehow reliable, cheap compared to, let's say the other means of transport." SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): JOHN NJOROGE, Kenyan "The SGR is very good. It's really helping businessmen and travelers while traveling in comfort and fast to Momba

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A zebra is seen next to a fence as a freight train runs on the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway track in Kenya, on July 28, 2022. The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation in 2022. In order to reduce the impact on the environment, a series of measures have been taken during the design and construction of the railway. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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China-Africa co-op brings better infrastructure, more jobs to Africans

STORY: China-Africa co-op brings better infrastructure, more jobs to Africans DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of construction of the headquarters of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TERUNEH ZENNA, Ethiopia's former ambassador to the United Nations 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Amharic): SAIZANA SOLOMON, Material engineer at Africa CDC Headquarters Project 4. various of the railway 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH MWANGI, Train instructor, SGR, Kenya 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PETER MWADIME, Station attendant of SGR Mombasa Terminus 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): COSMAS MAKEWA, Station master of SGR Mombasa Terminus STORYLINE: Construction of the headquarters of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is well underway in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, as part of the growing China-Africa cooperation in the public health sector. The project, covering an area of 90,000 squa

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Chinese-built modern railway key enabler to Kenya's Vision 2030

STORY: Chinese-built modern railway key enabler to Kenya's Vision 2030 DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYLVIA NDUNG'E, Passenger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FARAHANA MGHOI, Passenger 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EDWARD OPIYO, Terminal manager at Autoports Freight Terminals Limited 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ERNEST ONDEGO, Terminal manager at Grain Bulk Handlers Limited 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): PHILLIP MAINGA, Managing Director, Kenya Railways 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): JOHN MUANGE, SGR locomotive driver 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): HARRISON KINYANJUI, Staff of Afristar Railway Operation Company STORYLINE: The Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has been at the heart of Kenya's quest for economic revival since its official launch in 2017. Financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation, it has become a key enabler to realize Kenya's two flag

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese-built modern railway key enabler to Kenya's Vision 2030

(220814) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The first train of the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) arrives at Nairobi Terminus in Nairobi, Kenya, May 31, 2017. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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Chinese-built railway injects fresh vitality into Kenya's economy

STORY: Chinese-built railway injects fresh vitality into Kenya's economy DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: MOMBASA, Kenya CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mombasa Terminus 2. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter in Kenya 3. various of Mombasa Terminus 4. various of SGR cargo transportation 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILIP MAINGA, Managing director of Kenya Railways Corporation 6. various of Bamburi Beach Hotel 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GLORIA CHAHONYO, Operations manager of Bamburi Beach Hotel 8. various of Mayura Restaurant at Mombasa Terminus 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BEATRICE MBIKU, Cashier at Mayura Restaurant STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter in Kenya "What you are seeing behind me is the Mombasa modern railway station, you may wonder why I emphasize on its modernity. Well, you see growing up in Kenya myself and experiencing the old railway that was over 100 years old, I understand the excitement of the new Standard Gauge Railway (SG

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China-built modern railway creates local jobs in Kenya

STORY: China-built modern railway creates local jobs in Kenya DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COSMAS MAKEWA, Station master of SGR Mombasa Terminus 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HARRISON KINYANJUI, Staff of Afristar 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH MWANGI, Train instructor 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PETER MWADIME, Station attendant of SGR Mombasa Terminus 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): COSMAS MAKEWA, Station master of SGR Mombasa Terminus STORYLINE: The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has just celebrated its fifth anniversary of safe operation. In addition to its speed, convenience and affordability, the SGR, which connects the country's capital to its busiest Mombasa port, offers local people opportunities to develop their careers. As a landmark project of Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya, the 480-km SGR created more than 30,00

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China-built modern railway helps unleash Kenya's economic potential: official

STORY: China-built modern railway helps unleash Kenya's economic potential: official DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the railway 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JAMES MACHARIA, Kenya's cabinet secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development STORYLINE: Launched in May 2017, the China-built 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has injected fresh vitality into Kenya's economic pillars, including tourism, manufacturing and agriculture, through enhanced mobility of passengers, goods and services. James Macharia, Kenya's cabinet secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, said that local people "can expect a lot more profitable operations going forward." SOUNDBITE (English): JAMES MACHARIA, Kenya's cabinet secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development "So, (it's an) extremely good experience in the last few years. I e

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- On-board inspector Faustine Tanui checks equipments on a Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passenger train, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Train crew Fionah communicates with passengers on a Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passenger train, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Signal workers Daniel Kibe (L) and Patrick Mburu check signal equipments at Mombas Terminus Station in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Station attendant Peter Mwadime works at Mombasa Terminus Station in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mark works in the kitchen of a Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passenger train, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Train conductor Joseph Mwangi waits for confirmation of departure information at Mtito Andei Station on the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, Kenya, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passenger train inspector Cheruiyot Kiptoo Steve checks equipments on a Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passenger train, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mercy Gesare cleans the aisle on a Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passenger train, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Announcer David Mwangi Ndungu works at Mombasa Terminus Station in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan drivers John Pius (L) and Brian Kemboi confirm safety with platform staff at Ngong station in Kajiado, Kenya, March 25, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mombasa Terminus station master Cosmas Makewa (R) and passenger transportation director Peterson Njeru Gitonga work in an office in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ticketing clerk Agnes sells tickets at Mombasa Terminus Station in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)