Kenya: Govt Launches Book That Focuses on Governance in China

14 August 2023
Capital FM (Nairobi)
By Wangechi Purity

Nairobi — Kenya and China have launched a Swahili book that focuses on governance in the East Asian country.

The book dubbed 'Utawala wa China' is expected to help Kenyans understand the social undertaking of China President Xi Jinping.

According to Tourism Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza, it will further promote knowledge sharing and cultural exchange between China and Kenya.

"The bond between Kenya and China have flourished over time and Kenya will continue pursuing even stronger ties because culture is a beacon that guides nations towards their destinies and resonates deeply in chronicles of development," she stated.

Malonza further revealed that launch of the book is a significant stride in fostering mutual understanding between Africa and China.

She stated that it will further enlighten governance systems, philosophies and diplomatic intricacies that will shape the world.

Malonza indicted that the nurturing of Kiswahili language in China portrays its big influence and symbolizes linguistic appreciation.

"By teaching Kiswahili in their academic institutions China paves a road to cultural understanding which promotes tourism and trade across East Africa and China," she said.

Chinese ambassador to Kenya Zhou Pingjian on his part stated that the book will help promote bilateral ties between the two countries.

"Kiswahili is among the 10 most widely spoken languages in the world with more than 200 million speakers. This book will help promote China -Kenya diplomatic relations and partnership in matters of governance," he stated.

According to him, Kiswahili which is commonly spoken in east African countries is anchoring its roots in China.

"Kiswahili ni lugha nzuri saana as one of the official languages of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda Rwanda ,and DRC no wonder the United Nations designated 7 July of each year as world Kiswahili Language Day," he said

"Super popular Hongkong Rock and Roll Band composed the hit song Amani in 1991 after an inspirational visit to Kenya ,In China Many people till today can now sing the lyrics well."

Secondary Education Director Paul Kibet said that 'Utawala wa China' book is the first ever to be launched in Africa.

"The journey towards publishing of this book started in 2017 and KLB is the only sole CO-publisher in the entire African continent," he said.

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