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.