Kenya is among many countries across the world that have welcomed the Chinese and other foreign investors into the country.
Chinese in Kenya have carried out major projects including the construction of Thika Super Highway, the Standard Gauge Railway among others. Others have ventured into businesses and other activities.
The Chinese people are mostly located in Nairobi while others in Mombasa and other major cities.
However, there are many things about the Chinese that you didn’t know. Here are 9 facts you need to know about the Chinese in Kenya:
1. About 10, 000 Chinese nationals are in Kenya according to Chinese government statistics.
2. They have their own school in Kenya called the Kenya-China School.
3. Most Chinese in Kenya are middle-aged. The young generation prefers developed countries like US and Europe countries.
4. Chinese are intermarrying with Kenyans.
5. Kenyatta University and Nairobi University have enrolled Chinese programs in their studies.
6. There is a China town in Nairobi specifically for the Chinese.
7. Chinese who live in Nairobi settle mostly around the Chinese embassy for security purposes.
8. Chinese business people mostly deal with computers, glassware, automobile parts and exporting shark fins.
9. Chinese can listen to their local news through KCB radio which has a frequency for China Radio International and China Central Television.
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