Hey there! Have you ever heard about the amazing friendship between China and Kenya? 🤝 For the past 60 years, these two countries have been working together to make big dreams come true!
One of the coolest things they’ve done is build a super long railway called the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). Imagine a train that travels 472 kilometers (that’s like 293 miles!) connecting Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, to the beautiful coastal city of Mombasa. 🌊 This railway started in 2017, and it’s been a game-changer for Kenya!
Why is it so special? Well, over 14.8 million people have taken a ride on this train. That’s like if every person in New York City rode it—almost twice! 🏙️ It has also moved over 38 million tons of goods. That’s heavier than 100,000 jumbo jets! ✈️
This railway isn’t just about trains; it’s about bringing people together, boosting businesses, and helping everyone get around easier. Ambassadors from countries like Russia, Brazil, and South Africa visited Kenya and said the railway is a shining example of what friends can do when they work together. 🌟
But wait, there’s more! China and Kenya aren’t just building railways. They’re also teaming up in schools and universities. For example, Chinese schools are helping Kenyan students learn about things like cloud computing (that’s where computer stuff happens over the internet 🌐). They’ve even set up special labs to help grow better crops, which means more food for everyone! 🌽🍅
Thousands of Kenyan students have gone to study in China, learning new skills and making new friends. When they come back home, they use what they’ve learned to help their own country grow and succeed. 🎓
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, is visiting China to talk about even more ways they can work together. They want to focus on green energy (like solar and wind power 🌞💨) and smart farming to help the planet and make life better for everyone.
Isn’t it amazing what can happen when countries are good friends? Maybe one day, you’ll get to ride on that train in Kenya or be part of a big project that brings people together! The sky’s the limit when we all work as a team! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
