Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has kicked off 2026 with a heartfelt message to China, praising what he calls "a friendship built on railways, trade deals, and mutual respect." As global markets navigate new challenges, Mudavadi highlighted Kenya-China collaborations through the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that are literally reshaping landscapes – from modern highways to tech hubs.
"When we shake hands, continents connect," the cabinet secretary said, referencing recent high-profile visits between Nairobi and Beijing. With China remaining Africa’s top trading partner, Kenya’s nod to joint infrastructure projects like the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway underscores a partnership that’s more TikTok-trendy than old-school diplomacy. 🚄💡
As young entrepreneurs in both nations eye cross-border e-commerce opportunities, Mudavadi’s New Year toast comes at a pivotal moment. Could 2026 be the year African startups and Chinese tech giants co-create the next big app? With bilateral trade hitting new highs, the answer might just be "ni hao" (你好) in Swahili.
