Kenya seeks more Chinese loans at 'Belt and ... - Associated Press News
WEBOct 16, 2023 · NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s President William Ruto sought $1 billion more in loans from China Monday, despite rising public debt that has now reached $70 billion in the Eastern African country, according to National Treasury figures for 2022/2023.
China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere - BBC
WEBOct 13, 2023 · Kenya is hoping to find backing to build the SGR line to the Ugandan border at the Belt and Road Summit in China
Biden looks to counter China’s influence as he rolls out red ... - CNN
WEBMay 23, 2024 · During the state visit, the US and Kenya are set to announce the “Nairobi-Washington Vision,” calling on creditor countries – and likely China in particular – to provide grants, budget...
China locks out Kenya from new debt relief deal | The Citizen
WEBAug 25, 2022 · Kenya earlier wired Sh29.86 billion to China in the quarter to September 2021 to ease a standoff over debt repayments that delayed disbursements to projects funded by Chinese loans. Treasury documents revealed earlier that Kenya paid the billions in a period when Chinese lenders, especially Exim Bank, had …
Exclusive: Chinese hackers attacked Kenyan government as debt …
WEBMay 24, 2023 · Chinese hackers targeted Kenya's government in a widespread series of digital intrusions against key ministries and institutions, according to three sources, cybersecurity research reports...
Kenya’s debt struggles go far deeper than Chinese loans
WEBMay 31, 2023 · Alleged cyberattacks spotlight China’s role in Kenya’s debt problems, but must not be allowed to overshadow the country’s broader failings in its financing.
Kenya is raising passenger fares on a Chinese-built train as it ...
WEBNov 1, 2023 · Kenya has announced a sharp increase in passenger fares on the Chinese-built Standard Gauge Railway as the country struggles with repaying loans owed to Beijing and others along with higher fuel prices.
Disbelief in Kenya over alleged Chinese cyberattack on gov’t data
WEBMay 25, 2023 · Reuters news agency reported on Wednesday that beginning in 2019, Chinese hackers targeted key ministries and state institutions in Kenya’s government as its debt piled up.
Kenya Discloses Part of Secret Railway Contract With China
WEBNov 8, 2022 · Kenya’s government has disclosed some details of the loan agreement the country signed in 2014 with China to build a railway, a major step toward political accountability but one that could ...
Kenyan President William Ruto arrives in China for Belt
WEBOct 15, 2023 · China. Kenyan President William Ruto has arrived in Beijing to participate in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, scheduled for two days in the Chinese capital.