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China has successfully edged out Europe in Africa, according to a survey released on Tuesday.

A study dubbed “The Clash of Systems – African Perception of the European Union and China Engagement” notes that China’s successful edging out of Europe as a major trading partner and investor in Africa in the areas of large infrastructure projects and exploitation of raw materials has put European trade, investment and development policies in Africa to a severe test.

“The African survey participants hold up a mirror to European Africa policy and expose Europe’s sometimes paternalistic and romantic view of Africa. Europe’s belief in the superiority of its own values contrasts with the pragmatic view of Africans on the performance and behavior of the two partners (EU and China),” says Stefan Schott, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in East Africa Project Director.

The  Global Partnership Hub of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation commissioned a Kenyan private think tank, IREN (Inter Region Economic Network), to conduct an independent survey study among African policymakers.

The survey carried out over the period October – December 2021 was conducted by IREN and involved more than 1,600 African policymakers drawn from Africa’s 8 Regional Economic Blocs (RECs) and covered three key areas: trade, investment, and development co-operation.

The report urges African policymakers, to leverage on the choices and opportunities that the competition between the EU and China in Africa but guard against debt traps and expensive tradeoffs embedded in short-term gains at the expense of long-term interests.   

The study established that China has competitive advantage in four areas underlying its success in Africa: Quick decisions, faster implementation of projects, non-interference in internal affairs, and embracing corruption as a tool of trade.

The study further established that while African policymakers appreciate Europe’s value-based policies, they are often perceived as paternalistic.

Dr Hannington Odame Executive Director of CABE said that his organization is keen to use the art to strengthen Africa’s seed system.

CABE is focusing on innovations to enhance Africa’s agricultural sector.

Odame was speaking during the workshop on strengthening seed systems and market development in Kenya.

Kooli said that he donates wheel chairs during his free time.

” So far we have donated 1800 wheelchairs,” Kooli said.

The police officer also donate listen devices so as to improve the life circumstances of the less privileged.

” I want people to see the human in me,” he said.

Lets come together this election

Bishop Dr.Florence Muthama of Annoiting Fire and Deliverance Church international, Patanisho, Kayole has urged Kenyans to preach harmony amongst the faithfuls.

“let’s pray for our election and for all Kenyans as we are heading to election for the sake of the unity”, she adds

However, she said let’s respect each others religion.

KAA is planning to renovate Wilson Airport into a modernized airport to with required status.

Mr.Alex Gitari ,CEO Kenya Aviation Authority has said that Wilson is the second busiest airport in Africa.

Mr.Gitari said the airline industry is a big contributor to the Kenya economic development.

His first month, after his appointment as the CEO,he was able to drive growth by embracing new innovation,creativity that is delivering key infrastructure projects in the industry.

He plans to elevate all our county airstrips including Migori,Kisumu,Kakamega with a master plan to make Kenya an aviation hub and ensure a robust investment for Kenya as well as Africa.

” Our main aim is to modernize KAA with enough parking spaces which is able accommodate the requires number of visitors in a strategic location”,he said

“We have embarked on various projects as KAA which will also help us in achievement of our objectives ,he added.

Global Trade Centre (GTC) towers, the tallest business center in Africa,is officially opening its residence and on top of it they have also awarded customers who have bought a unit.

The engineer describes the building as one of a kind and safety of the building is a priority.

Kenya Railway is planning to bring an integrated Light Rail in 2years time.

KRC managing director Mr. Philip Mainga has promised to introduce a Mass- Transit within the capital cities including Kisumu,Mombasa and Nakuru.

” Currently, we are transporting everything including agriculture and mineral among other produces across the country conveniently and timely, ” he said

Therefore, we encourage more transporters passengers to use rail because its faster and convenience.

” Therefore Kenyans must not worry anymore because we are ensuring the safety during the transit across the country, ” He said

Mr. Mainga who has brought a robust in the KRC said that at the moment, transportation has increased from 1.2million passengers to 1.3million passengers and within Nairobi the train carries 400,000 daily meaning there is improvement.

KRC boss has said all corridors including Kisumu,Lamu ,Malaba are in operation,he was speaking during the Transport conference and exhibition going on in Nairobi.

Kenya port has witness a massive shift when it comes to effective performance.

Mr.Charles Kisewa,Principal Marketing Direct at the Kenya Port Authority who spoke at the first day of Transport conference and exhibition in Nairobi,he said this development puts the Kenya port top among the top 5 in Africa when it comes to infrastructure comparison “, he adds

He said by the year 2023,the port is expected to handle approximately 1.7millipn containers up from the current 1.5million.

” We are also working with other transport sectors to achieve that goal”,

The port now as we speak is a the gate way to most landlocked countries like DRC,Rwanda among other countries.

Kenya Transport Association has urge all transport sector that their is a need for a national conversion to better the economy.

Speaking during the first day of Transport Conference and Exhibition at the KICC, Nairobi, regardless of the challenges facing the sector we need to engage soberly,she notes

KTA Chief Executives Officer, Ms Mercy Ireri said for a good recovery and more investment in the transport sector, the sector needs each other’s back to progress for the safety in our roads ,she said.

“Kenya Transport Association takes this opportunity to thank the Kenya National And Highway Authority and Kenya Roads Authority for the work they are doing and we must see and appreciate as a sector”,

More so we must thank media and other partners must preach the positivity done by government and other partners.

” Because we have seen more regulations along our highways and roads being don’t therefore the only thing is to encourage and support.