Kenya says Chinese-built dam to unleash multiple benefits

STORY: Kenya says Chinese-built dam to unleash multiple benefits SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the construction of the dam 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ZACHARIAH NJERU, Cabinet secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "The first phase of Thwake Multipurpose Dam is now almost complete. Located in eastern Kenya, this dam is expected to be complete later this year, around December. What you are seeing behind me are government officials and other stakeholders in this industry, who have come to witness the progress of this dam that is being constructed by a Chinese company. Upon completion of this dam, it is expected to sort out the food security issues and also provide more water that is needed in this semi-arid area for domestic use and other purposes." As a flagship project of Kenya's Visio

Chinese tea gains popularity in Kenya

STORY: Chinese tea gains popularity in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Chinese tea shop in Nairobi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BRIAN KARIUKI, Nairobi resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERCY WAMBUI, Nairobi resident 4. various of a Chinese tea shop in Nairobi 5. various of the Wen Excellence tea shop 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHARITY WANJA, Manager, Wen Excellence tea shop 7. various of the Wen Excellence tea shop 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: The International Tea Day is observed every year on May 21. In Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, there are Chinese tea shops that are drawing the attention of the locals. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BRIAN KARIUKI, Nairobi resident "I first had Chinese tea in 2017. It has a very distinct taste. It's green, most of the time it's green. And I love how the Chinese make it, because they have tables designed for it. So they normally have cups,

Flood crisis in Kenya leaves thousands homeless

STORY: Flood crisis in Kenya leaves thousands homeless SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:11 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood and damaged houses 2. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 3. various of the flood and locals 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DICKSON MAKASI, Local resident 5. various of the flood and locals 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DOWLYNE ANGELA, Local resident 7. various of the flood and locals 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SOSPETER ANDURU, Member of County Assembly, Lucky Summer 9. various of locals at shelter STORYLINE: Kenya has been experiencing heavy rains, which led to floods affecting 34 counties in the East Africa country. According to reports by the Kenya Red Cross, the death toll is at least 70, and the number is expected to rise in the coming days as the heavy rains continue. The reports show that an estimated 12,000 people have been displaced and about 130,000 households affected countrywide. The effects of th

Kenyans grappling with high cost of living

STORY: Kenyans grappling with high cost of living SHOOTING TIME: April 4, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:21 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua correspondent 2. various street shots 3. shot of Xn Iraki 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): XN IRAKI, Economics analyst 5. various of Kibera food market 6. various of supermarket shoppers, slum and vegetable vendors 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kiswahili): MARTIN MASANGA, Vegetable vendor 8. various of motorists 9. various of petrol station 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DAPHNE TOO, Local resident 11. various of people on street 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): XN IRAKI, Economics analyst STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua correspondent "Kenya, alongside other African countries, has been in a state of high inflation rate resulting to high cost of living. This has led to a majority of the population being in financial distress or struggling to make ends meet. This high economic status has impacted the people

Kenyans treated to Chinese culture during Spring Festival celebrations

STORY: Kenyans treated to Chinese culture during Spring Festival celebrations SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:55 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the celebration activities 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN KIAMA, Vice Chancellor at University of Nairobi 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WANJJIKU MBUGUA, Chinese club patron 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MWILU RAPHAELA, Student 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZENA MWALE, Student STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "Hundreds of Kenyans joined the Chinese community in celebrating the Year of the Dragon, marking the Chinese New Year here at the University of Nairobi's Confucius Institute. This year they are celebrating the dragon that symbolizes auspicious opportunities and exciting advancement with the theme being 'The dragon is soaring and the drums are rolling for the Chinese New Year.'" SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN KIAMA, Vice Chancellor at Universi

Exploring Kenya's long-distance running culture in Iten

STORY: Exploring Kenya's long-distance running culture in Iten DATELINE: July 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of athletes running 2. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 3. various of athletes running 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CALISTUS KIMUTAI, Kenyan athlete 5. various of Kenyan athletes 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KELVIN KIMTAI CHEPSIGOR, Student-athlete from Kenya 7. various of Kenyan athletes 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMES KWALIA, Kenyan long-distance running coach 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KENNEDY KIBYEGO, Kenyan athlete 10. various of athletes running STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "Kenya is world-renowned and stands tall in athletics with long-distance running and marathons being the apex of their victory. As we cheer them on and enjoy their epic wins, it is here in Iten in northwestern Kenya that the athletes come to get their training, with many of them traveling from many kilometers (away) or around the worl

China's hair products gain popularity in Kenya

STORY: China's hair products gain popularity in Kenya DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OGINGA AYUMA, Founder of Ketrays Lush Wigs 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNE KAGO, Houz of Kweenz Salon 4. various of beauty salons STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "The hair and beauty industry is a multi-billion-dollar market that attracts women and even in this modern day age, men from all walks of life, that will go through great strides to look good. I am in one of the leading salons in Nairobi, the Kenyan city, where we are going to be seeing how hair enhances the beauty of a woman." Oginga Ayuma, the founder of a high-end beauty salon in Nairobi, said that there has been a steady increase in demand for Chinese products over the years. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OGINGA AYUMA, Founder of Ketrays Lush Wigs "We basically deal in human hair extensions and human hair w

China-built affordable housing units applauded by Kenyans

STORY: China-built affordable housing units applauded by Kenyans DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:12 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the project 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABDI ISMAIL, Project architect 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JULIUS MUTISYA, Nairobi resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (ENGLISH): LILLIAN JESARE, Nairobi resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "According to a report by the UN-Habitat, the population living in urban areas in Africa is expected to reach 60 percent by the year 2050. Here in Kenya, already 65 percent of the urban population is living in informal settlements popularly known as slums, evidenced of the shortage of housing, decent housing needed by many. The Kenyan government, however, launched a project to improve the living conditions of many Kenyans who were before living in squalid conditions. This is through such projects such as this, that is the pilot project completed in 20

Kenya hosts int'l avocado conference amid quest to grow Chinese market

STORY: Kenya hosts int'l avocado conference amid quest to grow Chinese market DATELINE: June 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:15 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of International Africa Avocado Congress 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERNEST MUTHOMI, CEO of Avocado Society of Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PHILLIP KELLO HARSAMA, Principal secretary at the State Department for Crop Development in Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZIA ALI, Operations director of Sunripe Group 6. various of International Africa Avocado Congress STORYLINE: The second International Africa Avocado Congress (Avocado Africa 2023) kicked off in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday with senior officials, industry leaders, and small-scale growers expressing a desire to increase the volume of avocados exported to China. More than 90 exhibitors are attending the three-day conference, which will also involve seminars, exhibitions, and the inkin

More than 17 elephants adopted and named in Kenya's tembo festival

STORY: More than 17 elephants adopted and named in Kenya's tembo festival DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of people during the "Tembo" naming festival 3. various of elephants 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PENINAH MALONZA, Cabinet Secretary, Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH LELENTEI, Maasai elder 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CALMAS ONDEGO, Businessman STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "This is Inchurra village located in Amboseli, one of the most visited parks in Kenya. Named after an indigenous tree here, this village here today with about 250 people was chosen for the Tembo naming festival to mark the World Wildlife Day on Friday. Today more than 17 elephants have been adopted and named and the individuals that are being given or rather other new 'parents' are required to ensure that these animals are well taken care of and protected." Lau

Education affected in Kenya as drought worsens hunger crisis

STORY: Education affected in Kenya as drought worsens hunger crisis DATELINE: March 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of drought-stricken areas in Kenya 2. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 3. various of food assistance 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): ROSE NKOIRA, Local resident 5. various of food assistance 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FELIX WATAKILA, County Commissioner of Kajiado 7. various of farmers and cows STORYLINE: Kenya is one of the countries in the Horn of Africa region that has been hit hard by the worst drought in decades. Education and learning have been interrupted as a low school turnout has been reported in various counties across the country in drought-stricken areas. The Kenyan government has carried out feeding programs in arid and semi-arid areas to keep the children in school. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "This is Ilbisil Boarding, one of the schools that are benefiting from the county's feedin

Kenya turns to Chinese-made electric buses for green transition

STORY: Kenya turns to Chinese-made electric buses for green transition DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:37 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of electric buses 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTORO SIFUNA, Marketing manager, BasiGo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BETTY KILONZO, Passenger 5. various of electric buses 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHRISTOPHER MUIA, Chairman, Matatu Owners Association STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua correspondent "This is a typical day in the roads of Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. I am standing at a roundabout in one of the main highways where thousands of cars ply this route on a daily basis, producing a great amount of carbon emissions, which makes the introduction of electric buses and cars that have zero tailpipe emissions a key stepping stone to cleaner air, decarbonization and fighting climate change." To reduce carbon emissions, Kenya is experiencing a massive transition from fo

Kenyans looking ahead to better lives in 2023

STORY: Kenyans looking ahead to better lives in 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kibera, the largest slum of Nairobi 2. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 3. various of Ogina repairing shoes 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): ONYANGO OGINA, Local resident 5. various of Ogina and his daughters 6. various of Otieno washing a car 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GEOFFREY OTIENO, Businessman 8. various of Kibera, the largest slum of Nairobi 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Englsih): ANGELA AMBITHO, CEO & Founder of Infotrak STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "As Kenyans continue to usher in the New Year, many remain hopeful and optimistic about this year 2023. A larger percentage of the population is hoping that there will be resolutions to unemployment and the high cost of living which has been one of the biggest challenges facing the citizens in this country in the recent past." Onyango Ogina, a father of six, repairs shoes for a

Kenya mitigates severe drought's impact on wildlife

STORY: Kenya mitigates severe drought's impact on wildlife DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of views in the Amboseli National Park 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIEL KOSGEY, Senior warden, Amboseli National Park 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DANIEL KOSGEY, Senior warden, Amboseli National Park 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DANIEL KOSGEY, Senior warden, Amboseli National Park STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "Kenya is currently experiencing the worst drought in the last 40 years, and according to the Kenya Wildlife Service that is in charge of the country's flora and fauna, the wildlife and environment too have been affected largely. I am at the Amboseli National Park located at the border of Kenya and Tanzania near the world-famous Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, this is one of the worst hit ecosystems by the drought." The Amboseli National Park is a w

Kenyan shoppers' holiday spending habits changing amid inflation

STORY: Kenyan shoppers' holiday spending habits changing amid inflation DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the supermarket 2. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER MWANGI, Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ISAAC LAMO, Local resident 5. various of the cellphone store 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GIDEON MUTALI, Cellphone store supervisor STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "With the high cost of living currently being experienced, Black November has been welcomed with enthusiasm by the people here in Kenya. I am in one of the biggest supermarkets in the country and as you can see behind me there are many people here hoping to enjoy the discounts to ease off the pressure of the high inflation rate." Monthly inflation data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows the east African nation's overall inflation rate stood at a record high of 9.2 perce

Lingering drought worsens school dropout rate in northern Kenya

STORY: Lingering drought worsens school dropout rate in northern Kenya DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:19 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1 various of the locals 2 STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 3 various of a primary school 4 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADAN MBURU, Headteacher of Silapani Primary school 5 SOUNDBITE 2 (Rendille): NTAMATIN KHOYAN, Parent 6 various of children 7 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MUSTAFA PARKOLO, County Coordinator of National Drought Management Authority, Kenya 8 various of food relief and assistance efforts STORYLINE: As Kenya is hit by severe drought following four failed rainy seasons, ripple effects of the crisis are felt across the country. Marsabit County in northern Kenya, one of the worst-hit areas, has seen an increasing school dropout rate. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "This is Silapani primary school, one of the schools that have been highly affected by drought. Here in Marsabit, education has been affected massivel

Severe drought adds to livelihood woes in Kenya

STORY: Severe drought adds to livelihood woes in Kenya DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1 various of Marsabit county 2 STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 3 various of local herders 4 STANDUP 2 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua Correspondent 5 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KANZIAN KUKUTON, Local resident 6 various of livestock 7 SOUNDBITE 2 (Samburu): NTAINGON, Local Resident 8 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MUSTAFA PARKOLO, County Coordinator of National Drought Management Authority, Kenya STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "Dust, scorching heat and tired desperate faces are what characterize this area of Odhola in Marsabit located in northern Kenya. According to the National Drought Management Authority, Marsabit, which is one of the worst hit counties, has an estimated five hundred thousand people, out of which 50 percent of them are in dire need of humanitarian aid." Marsabit is one of the 11 arid counties hit by

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

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

China-built modern railway helps facilitate mobility in Kenya

STORY: China-built modern railway helps facilitate mobility in Kenya DATELINE: Aug. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of the Mombasa-Nairobi (Standard Gauge) RailwaySTANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter in Kenyavarious of passengersSOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYLVIA NDUNG'E, PassengerSOUNDBITE 2 (English): HELLEN MUGUGWA, PassengerSOUNDBITE 3 (ENGLISH): EDWIN, Passenger STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter in Kenya "On May 31, 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi (Standard Gauge) Railway, also known as SGR, built by a Chinese company, was open to the public. It is Kenya's first modern railway in 100 years. In the past 5 years, the Mombasa-Nairobi railway has transported a total of 7.8 million passengers, with the highest number of daily passengers exceeding 10,000. Currently, it is a few minutes to when the next train leaves from this Mombasa City to Nairobi City. As you can see, to my right, there are passengers coming in." The Mombasa-Na

Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya lauded for its green ethos

STORY: Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya lauded for its green ethos DATELINE: Aug. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter in Kenyavarious of Tsavo National ParkSOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANCY GITHAIGA, Country director for Kenya at African Wildlife Foundationvarious of Mombasa-Nairobi SGRSOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHAMMED MACHICHA, Founder of Bidii Creek Conservancyvarious of the mangrove forests STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter in Kenya "The Kenya coast is a world-renowned tourist destination. It is a unique destination that boasts of the largest park in the region that is Tsavo National Park and world-class beaches at the same time. It is for this reason that careful measures were taken during the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to protect the environment." The Mombasa-Nairobi SGR connects Mombasa, the largest port in East Africa, and Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. It's Ken

Kenya commences shipment of fresh avocados to Chinese market

STORY: Kenya commences shipment of fresh avocados to Chinese market DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter in Kenya 2. various of the fresh avocado export ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BENJAMIN TITO, Director, Horticulture Crops Directorate 4. various of avocados packed in containers 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICHARD TUWEI, Avocado farmer 6. various of cleaning and packing avocados 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHANG YIJUN, Minister Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Kenya STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter in Kenya "Kenya is now the first country in Africa to export fresh avocado fruit to China. What you are seeing here on my side is 22 tonnes of fresh avocado, waiting to be transported all the way to Shanghai. This consignment, I am told, will take exactly 21 days." The first batch of fresh avocados grown in Kenya and destined for the Chinese market was flagged off Tuesday a

Expert warns of looming threat as World Giraffe Day comes

STORY: Expert warns of looming threat as World Giraffe Day comes DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH BANGAKA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of giraffes in Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE (English): CHEGE AMOS, Giraffe specialist, Africa Wildlife Foundation (AWF) STORYLINE: As the World Giraffe Day comes on June 21, an expert in Kenya rings an alarm bell as the population of the giraffes declines. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "Did you know that June 21 is the world's longest day? And on this same day, we get to mark the World Giraffe Day. On this day, all the authorities here in Kenya and worldwide are making sure that all the steps have been taken to protect the now endangered giraffe." Chege Amos, a scientist who has been studying giraffes for about a decade, said that the population of giraffe has dwindled by 40 percent globally, causing relevant countries to push for them being lifted from the list of concerned spec

Taking a ride on standard gauge railway in Kenya

STORY: Taking a ride on standard gauge railway in Kenya DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TRANSPORTATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the railway 2. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HELLEN MUGUGWA, Passenger, teacher 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOHN MUANGE, SGR locomotive driver 5. STANDUP 2 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "This is one of the train rides being operated independently by Kenyans. It has been about 40 minutes from the Nairobi terminus to this Ngong terminus. I can describe the train ride as smooth." The standard gauge railway (SGR) linking Nairobi and Ngong is part of the Nairobi-Suswa railway which was launched in October 2019. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HELLEN MUGUGWA, Passenger, teacher "We chose the SGR for our educational trip because first of all it's a new technology in Kenya and we were really looking forward to getting on the SGR and because it