he speaks better than all sinkapore mp and ministers.
1 day ago (edited)
To these clowns, ignoramuses & Africa's ill-wishers who speak of debt trap: 85% of Africa's foreign debt is owed to the West, 15% to China (according to the World Bank). Where's the debt trap, East or West? The difference between Chinese & Western debt is that the West was & is happy to lend Africa money at exorbitant interest rates for arms, agricultural products & other value added products from the West, just not for infrastructure & development that will enable the continent to build its industrial capacity, develop its own value chains & be competitive in global markets. China on the other hand, lends to Africa at very low interest rates & has taken a long term view of Africa's development and its own interests. President Kenyatta is not naïve, he said it - its a "win-win" for both! There are very few governments in the world who do not borrow to finance their deficits, after all, what are bonds & what are they for? African governments have an ever bigger challenge, they have infrastructure deficits, deliberately created by the continent's colonizers & the global financial system to keep the continent impoverished & dependent of aid while sucking it dry of its natural resources. For once just be happy or at least fake it if you must when you see an achievement of this magnitude in an African country!
1 day ago
China's economic aid to Africa nations shows up the ugly sides of European colonialism and exploitation of this great continent. What benefits or development have they brought to Africa, except enslavement, exploitation, warfare, political unrest, whereas China since its first project in the 1960s Tanzanian railway until today has never been about exploitation but about friendship and emancipation of Africa. The difference is so stark and naked. The colonialists, imperialists, capitalists Europe and America should be ashame of themselves. Africa-China friendship forever!
It is not just lectures from the west that Kenya does not need. Kenya does not need the the sort of arrogance and cruelty that was shown to it from the likes of Britain and others for so long. All the west ever offered Africa was slavery in it's many forms. China has shown Africa that there is another way. A way that allows for equal development, mutual trust and respect. Now Africa can make a giant leap forward into this brave new world, which was always there.
The same is in Latin America brother. We don't want US/European driven organizations to put conditions and tell us what they want us to do (in their benefit), we want win-win economic deals to develop our countries and improve the lives of our people, and that is what China is doing. The US could learn but they are too busy pulling down everyone else for them to stay on top.
The most beautiful of this speech : Africa don't need lectures , we need truthful friends well done Kenya. I hope to you the best . Peace and love .
From Sénégal I have tears in my eyes, I have always the same feelings when it's come to China African corporations. Well said Mister Président
Matteo Desimio1 day ago
KENYA/CHINA, THE FUTURE IS YOURS!!! THE BEST PARTNER WITH THE BEST PEOPLE IN AFRICA. BRAZILIANS CONGRATULATE PEOPLE OF KENYA.
a handful of people here would spitefully say the kenya president received money from ccp . you decide for yourself ,and check whether
any armarikar msm report this event.
K201 Mail
1 day ago (edited)To these clowns, ignoramuses & Africa's ill-wishers who speak of debt trap: 85% of Africa's foreign debt is owed to the West, 15% to China (according to the World Bank). Where's the debt trap, East or West? The difference between Chinese & Western debt is that the West was & is happy to lend Africa money at exorbitant interest rates for arms, agricultural products & other value added products from the West, just not for infrastructure & development that will enable the continent to build its industrial capacity, develop its own value chains & be competitive in global markets. China on the other hand, lends to Africa at very low interest rates & has taken a long term view of Africa's development and its own interests. President Kenyatta is not naïve, he said it - its a "win-win" for both! There are very few governments in the world who do not borrow to finance their deficits, after all, what are bonds & what are they for? African governments have an ever bigger challenge, they have infrastructure deficits, deliberately created by the continent's colonizers & the global financial system to keep the continent impoverished & dependent of aid while sucking it dry of its natural resources. For once just be happy or at least fake it if you must when you see an achievement of this magnitude in an African country!
CST
1 day agoChina's economic aid to Africa nations shows up the ugly sides of European colonialism and exploitation of this great continent. What benefits or development have they brought to Africa, except enslavement, exploitation, warfare, political unrest, whereas China since its first project in the 1960s Tanzanian railway until today has never been about exploitation but about friendship and emancipation of Africa. The difference is so stark and naked. The colonialists, imperialists, capitalists Europe and America should be ashame of themselves. Africa-China friendship forever!
Bob Innis
1 day agoIt is not just lectures from the west that Kenya does not need. Kenya does not need the the sort of arrogance and cruelty that was shown to it from the likes of Britain and others for so long. All the west ever offered Africa was slavery in it's many forms. China has shown Africa that there is another way. A way that allows for equal development, mutual trust and respect. Now Africa can make a giant leap forward into this brave new world, which was always there.
nino vimo
1 day ago (edited)The same is in Latin America brother. We don't want US/European driven organizations to put conditions and tell us what they want us to do (in their benefit), we want win-win economic deals to develop our countries and improve the lives of our people, and that is what China is doing. The US could learn but they are too busy pulling down everyone else for them to stay on top.
Giovanni Emiliano
1 day ago (edited)The most beautiful of this speech : Africa don't need lectures , we need truthful friends well done Kenya. I hope to you the best . Peace and love .
Darkpenguin 197
1 day agoFrom Sénégal I have tears in my eyes, I have always the same feelings when it's come to China African corporations. Well said Mister Président
Matteo Desimio1 day ago
KENYA/CHINA, THE FUTURE IS YOURS!!! THE BEST PARTNER WITH THE BEST PEOPLE IN AFRICA. BRAZILIANS CONGRATULATE PEOPLE OF KENYA.
a handful of people here would spitefully say the kenya president received money from ccp . you decide for yourself ,and check whether
any armarikar msm report this event.