Capacity Building

Over time, the development of human capabilities has reached unprecedented levels under the influence of China-Kenya relations. The Chinese government has prioritized human resource training as a fundamental aspect of bilateral cooperation. Since the initiation of the China-sponsored human resources training program in 2001, more than 10,000 Kenyan government officials have traveled to China to participate in vocational training and seminars. As of March 2024, China had provided training opportunities to at least 60,000 Kenyans in various fields such as skilled technical workers, managers, doctors, teachers, and industry personnel. Through collaborative initiatives, China has also established technical and vocational education and training institutions, such as Tianjin City Vocational College and Huawei, located in Machakos University, offering ICT talents and cloud computing skills to students and the community. Additionally, China has contributed to the upgrading and transformation of 144 universities and colleges in Kenya.
The Sino-Africa Joint Research Center has conducted workshops, seminars, and training sessions for Kenyan citizens, held both in China and Kenya. In partnership with government research organizations such as the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), the Chinese government has organized training programs for university lecturers and laboratory technicians, focusing on molecular laboratory techniques at Wuhan Botanical Garden and Wuhan University of Virology. Through mutual partnerships between China and Kenya, there are plans to modernize the Kenya Railway Training Institute and establish the China-Africa Teachers College of Vocational Education. The skills and training programs facilitated by Sino-Kenya cooperation are expected to have a significant impact on the economic and social development of both countries.