Passion for Sinology grows in Kenya
4 months ago

Passion for Sinology grows in Kenya

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A student from Eritrea learns Chinese calligraphy at a booth set up by the Confucius Institute of Kenyatta University during a Chinese New Year cultural event in Nairobi, Kenya, on Feb 10. The university has recently received more than 1,000 books about Chinese language and culture from China's Shandong Normal University to help students better understand Chinese culture and language, she said. More teachers As more university students study Chinese language during their bachelor's degree courses in Kenya, the shortage of competent Chinese teachers at secondary schools in the country will ease, Salome said. Caroline Njomo, a diploma student at the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University, said she fell in love with Chinese culture and language. Luo Duoduo, a lecturer at the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University, said many Kenyans pursuing Chinese culture and language are eyeing careers at the global level.

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Chinese education gains traction among Kenyans
4 months ago

Chinese education gains traction among Kenyans

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In 2019, Wynn Rajula received a scholarship from the Chinese government to pursue her Master's degree in business administration in China. Despite clearing her education and traveling back to Kenya in 2022, Rajula was so impressed by the education system in China that she decided to go back to pursue her Doctor of Philosophy degree. Rajula is among 19 Kenyan …

Passion for Sinology grows in Kenya
4 months ago

Passion for Sinology grows in Kenya

China Daily  

A student from Eritrea learns Chinese calligraphy at a booth set up by the Confucius Institute of Kenyatta University during a Chinese New Year cultural event in Nairobi, Kenya, on Feb 10. The university has recently received more than 1,000 books about Chinese language and culture from China's Shandong Normal University to help students better understand Chinese culture and language, …

Language skills bridge ties with Kenya
7 months, 1 week ago

Language skills bridge ties with Kenya

China Daily  

By OTIATO OPALI in Nairobi, Kenya | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-05-16 10:12 Kenyan students show the words "Chinese Day" written in Chinese with a brush during an event celebrating the upcoming UN Chinese Language Day at the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi, in Nairobi, Kenya, April 18, 2023. Makokha was part of 20 final contestants from …

Kenya eyes relations beyond business with China
1 year ago

Kenya eyes relations beyond business with China

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CHINA DAILY The diplomatic relationship between China and Kenya, which dates back to 1963, is poised to grow further despite criticisms from the West, a Kenyan businessman has said. China and Kenya are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relationship, and Munyao believes the business communities between the two countries are moving toward new spheres. He …

Kenyan students get Chinese helping hand
1 year, 1 month ago

Kenyan students get Chinese helping hand

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Chinese Ambassador Scholarship recipients show their certificates at Moi University, Kenya, on Wednesday. XIE SONGXIN/CHINA DAILY Many of third-year undergraduate Nicole Agong's schoolmates at Kenya's Moi University were busy preparing for their upcoming exams, but the psychology major had to face an additional challenge — paying her tuition fees. I am relieved that the collaboration between the Chinese and Kenyan …

Chinese embassy in Kenya welcomes local students
1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese embassy in Kenya welcomes local students

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Zhou Pingjian, China's ambassador to Kenya, hosted local students at the embassy and held an interactive question-and-answer session with them to deepen understanding and cooperation on education and culture. During the event, held on Wednesday, students from Alliance High School and Kenya High School got the opportunity to learn about avenues for education collaboration with China. Irene Omangi, deputy principal …

Kenyan military school launches Chinese language program
1 year, 7 months ago

Kenyan military school launches Chinese language program

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By Wang Xiaodong | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-04-26 19:01 Zhou Pingjian, right, Chinese ambassador to Kenya, attends a ceremony at the Defence Forces School of Education and Languages in Nairobi, Kenya on April 26, marking the official launch of a Chinese language training program. A major military school in Kenya has introduced Chinese language to its curriculum for the first …

Kenyan students see Mandarin as career launchpad
2 years, 5 months ago

Kenyan students see Mandarin as career launchpad

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Contestants display their skills at the preliminary round of a Chinese language proficiency contest held at the University of Nairobi's Confucius Institute on Friday. The 22-year-old Chinese language major at the University of Nairobi's Confucius Institute created quite a stir with his refined mannerism, prowess and dynamic stage presence at the preliminary round of Chinese language proficiency contest held on …

Kenyan students see Mandarin as career launchpad
2 years, 5 months ago

Kenyan students see Mandarin as career launchpad

China Daily  

Contestants display their skills at the preliminary round of a Chinese language proficiency contest held at the University of Nairobi's Confucius Institute on Friday. The 22-year-old Chinese language major at the University of Nairobi's Confucius Institute created quite a stir with his refined mannerism, prowess and dynamic stage presence at the preliminary round of Chinese language proficiency contest held on …

Cambodian students find Chinese helps career plan
2 years, 9 months ago

Cambodian students find Chinese helps career plan

China Daily  

Chinese illustrated books are shown to schoolchildren in Phnom Penh on Nov 1, as part of cultural exchanges between China and Cambodia. You Rong, a student majoring in Chinese literature at the Asia Euro University in Phnom Penh, says the huge influx of Chinese investors and tourists in recent years has motivated him to learn Chinese. "In Cambodia, the number …

Cambodian students find Chinese helps career plan
2 years, 9 months ago

Cambodian students find Chinese helps career plan

China Daily  

Chinese illustrated books are shown to schoolchildren in Phnom Penh on Nov 1, as part of cultural exchanges between China and Cambodia. You Rong, a student majoring in Chinese literature at the Asia Euro University in Phnom Penh, says the huge influx of Chinese investors and tourists in recent years has motivated him to learn Chinese. "In Cambodia, the number …

Tanzanian girl's love for Chinese language brings her career in education
3 years, 11 months ago

Tanzanian girl's love for Chinese language brings her career in education

China Daily  

Deeply attracted by the Chinese language and cuisine in TV programs as a little girl, Imani Haji, a 28-year-old teacher working with the Confucius Institute at Dar es Salaam University, has decided years ago to visit China and learn the language. After receiving pre-sessional Chinese language courses for one year at Harbin Normal University, Haji decided to pursue a Master …

Tanzanian girl's love for Chinese language brings her career in education
3 years, 11 months ago

Tanzanian girl's love for Chinese language brings her career in education

China Daily  

Deeply attracted by the Chinese language and cuisine in TV programs as a little girl, Imani Haji, a 28-year-old teacher working with the Confucius Institute at Dar es Salaam University, has decided years ago to visit China and learn the language. After receiving pre-sessional Chinese language courses for one year at Harbin Normal University, Haji decided to pursue a Master …

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