By Hu Chengguang, Zeng Tengyao, Bai Yuwei and Cao Xiaocao As one of the most important drivers for a country, education has developed rapidly during the last…… Read more “High Dropout Rate of Kenyan Women after Primary School: Can China Become Part of the Solution?”
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The Kenya Construction Industry Trade Union: A Friend for African Workers, A “Stranger” for Chinese Companies
By Tingting Zhu Trade unions always incite workers to make trouble, and ask us for more money. They really cause me a headache.” That is the commonly held…… Read more “The Kenya Construction Industry Trade Union: A Friend for African Workers, A “Stranger” for Chinese Companies”
How Chinese Engagement is Helping Kenya to Overcome Educational Challenges
By Xu Jiachen Kenya is one of the sub-Saharan countries with the most rapid economic development. The current education situation in Kenya, however, is not optimistic. Firstly,…… Read more “How Chinese Engagement is Helping Kenya to Overcome Educational Challenges”
Selling African handicrafts to China, is it a definite future or only a “future”?
By Xunpu Wu After a 48-hour layover in Dubai airport, Bailing finally arrived in Nairobi, Kenya. Because of the terrible weather in Dubai, she spent 2 more…… Read more “Selling African handicrafts to China, is it a definite future or only a “future”?”
Indian Company versus Chinese Company: Insights on Differences of Labor Relation in Kenya
By Yuchen Tang “Compared to Indian companies, the Chinese companies top the list as far as standard work and completion of projects within the stipulated time is…… Read more “Indian Company versus Chinese Company: Insights on Differences of Labor Relation in Kenya”
Can Chinese Technology be a Game-changer of African Wildlife Conservation?
By Sun Haolun “It’s not easy for a Chinese guy to work in wildlife conservation in Africa. In the eyes of Chinese people, working in the wild…… Read more “Can Chinese Technology be a Game-changer of African Wildlife Conservation?”
African Female Workers in Chinese Companies in Kenya: Myths and Challenges
By Chen Jin “Honestly, we don’t want any female workers here.” Ms. Zhou, manager of an upscale Chinese restaurant in Nairobi, put it without hesitation. Indeed, local…… Read more “African Female Workers in Chinese Companies in Kenya: Myths and Challenges”
Can China Help Lift African Women Out of Poverty?
By Chang Yang and Menghan An “Currently we have no connection with Chinese companies or donors here. But we are keeping looking for one,” said Violet, a…… Read more “Can China Help Lift African Women Out of Poverty?”