China moves to assert its influence in Kenya after launching Xi Jinping Swahili version, ‘Utawala wa China’
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China launches the Swahili version of a book by President Xi Jinping titled Governance of China, (Utawala wa China)
China launches the Swahili version of a book by President Xi Jinping titled Governance of China, (Utawala wa China)
Kenya and China have launched a Swahili book that focuses on governance in the East Asian country.
The book titled “Utawala Wa China” was launched on Monday at the University of Nairobi at a ceremony officiated by China’s Tourism and Culture Minister Hu Heping and his Kenyan counterpart Peninah Malonza.
The book is expected to help Kenyans understand the social undertaking of China President Xi Jinping.
The book was published in a collaboration between the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, the Foreign Language Press, and the Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB).
According to Tourism Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza, it will further promote knowledge sharing and cultural exchange between China and Kenya.
“The bond between Kenya and China have flourished over time and Kenya will continue pursuing even stronger ties because culture is a beacon that guides nations towards their destinies and resonates deeply in chronicles of development,” she stated.
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Malonza further revealed that the launch of the book is a significant stride in fostering mutual understanding between Africa and China.
She indicated that the nurturing of the Kiswahili language in China portrays its big influence and symbolizes linguistic appreciation.
“By teaching Kiswahili in their academic institutions China paves a road to cultural understanding which promotes tourism and trade across East Africa and China,” she said.
Chinese ambassador to Kenya Zhou Pingjian on his part stated that the book will help promote bilateral ties between the two countries.
“This book will help promote China -Kenya diplomatic relations and partnership in matters of governance,” said the Chinese ambassador.
He said Kiswahili Language which is commonly spoken in East African countries is gaining popularity among Chinese in China who are keen to visit the region.
Ambassador Zhou says the power of language cannot be overemphasized, hence the need to use all languages to pass key messages.
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