By Dorothy Musyoka
Kenya has reaffirmed its longstanding and strategic partnership with China, highlighting shared priorities in development, investment, and economic transformation.
According to President William Ruto, the expansion of Chinese enterprises in the country continues to demonstrate their confidence in Kenya’s stability and long-term growth prospects, as well as their readiness to expand investments across key sectors.
In a significant engagement, a high-level delegation from the China Exim Bank led by Chairman Chen Huaiyu and accompanied by the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Guyo Haiyan held discussions with Kenyan leadership on strengthening the foundation of bilateral cooperation.
The meeting underscored Kenya’s commitment to deepening collaboration with China in infrastructure development, energy, education, and industrial growth.
The China Exim Bank has been instrumental in financing major infrastructure and capacity-building projects in Kenya.
“The China Exim Bank remains a central pillar of this collaboration, and we value its sustained support for major infrastructure projects as well as the growth of our technical and vocational education programmes,” stated President Ruto.
During the meeting, Kenya presented its new roadmap to transition into a first-world economy—a bold and transformative agenda designed to unlock national potential and accelerate development.
“This roadmap prioritises expanding energy generation to 10,000 MW; developing 50 mega dams to support irrigation and secure food production; and delivering transformative infrastructure, including the dualling of 2,500 km of highways, construction of 20,000 km of roads, expansion of our airports and ports, and the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway to the border with Uganda,” noted the President.
Kenya expressed appreciation for this sustained partnership, noting that the Bank’s involvement is aligned with the country’s long-term aspirations for inclusive and sustainable growth.