Chinese leader Xi Jinping respond to a letter from Kenyan students and alumni of Beijing Jiaotong University

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PHOTO: Xi Jinping, President The people's Republic of China.

NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 26...The letter by representatives and alumni of Kenyan students at Beijing Jiaotong University to President Xi Jinping appreciating education they received in China

Chinese Leader Xi Jinping lauded friendship of the two countries saying that Mombasa-Nairobi standard gauge railway (SGR) is a flagship project and succesful example of belt and road cooperation between Kenya and China

Xi commending that it has made travel easier and created jobs for Kenyan people and strengthen regional connectivity as well as serving as a symbol of China-Kenya friendship and a hub for people to people exchanges

"I am glad to see that this railway to happiness has also created a bond between you and China making you not just witnesses and beneficiaries but also contributers and promoters of China-Kenya and China Africa friendship" said President Xi jinping

The Chairman Kenya China alumni association, Dr. Henry Rotich urged fellow alumni to follow suit and become catalysts for change in Kenya by applying skills acquired in China in a transformative manner

"As both Nations countinue to Navigate the intricate tapestry of international relations, we are confident that the shared values cultural exchanges and cooperative ventures will further strengthen the bonds of friendship" said Dr. Henry rotich

Kenya-China Alumni association consists of 1,500 members running different projects which include Chinese mashinani initiative seeking to disseminate Chinese language and culture in rural parts of the country , organizing cultural events like Chinese food extravaganza, capacity building of members through interpreter training and other thematic trainings.

"I hope you will excel in your studies, renew our traditional friendship, dedicate yourself to our bilaterial cooperation, tell the stories of China-Africa friendship in an engaging way and make greater contribution to building a high level China-Africa community with a shared future" added Xi jinping.






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