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Chinese Government provides grant worth KES 1.09 billion to establish International Language and Culture Center at Kenyatta University
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Start Date | May 12, 2014 |
| End Date | Feb 14, 2031 |
| Duration | 6,122 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 36046 |
Grant Description
On May 12, 2014, China and Kenya signed a record of 15 agreements to enhance cooperation. One of them is to establish the International Language and Culture Center at Kenyatta University in Kenya. The Chinese Government provided a grant worth 1.09 billion to support the implementation of this project.
On March 15, 2016, the 'kick-off' ceremony for the construction of the International Language and Culture Center at was held at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya; among those present were Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Liu Xianfa, university officials and 200 students.
The Center occupies 10,560 meters and it houses the Confucius Institute, the Institute of Africa Studies, local and foreign language laboratories and international cultural center. Fujian Construction Engineering was the implementing contractor.
The International Language and Culture Center was officially completed and handed over to Kenyatta University on January 24, 2019.
Staff Comments
One source reports that the Center is funded by interest-free credit from Chinese government and will cost 1.2 billion Kenya Shillings ($1.18 million).
Sources & References
- China and Kenya Signs Cooperation Pacts
- Chinese Language and culture center aims to boost Sino-Kenya ties
- Liu Xianfa
- Ambassador to Kenya, attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the “International Language and Culture Center” project
- 外媒：李克强访非掀“中国旋风” 回击对华指责
- China hands over Sh1bn culture centre to Kenyatta University
- Chinese Government Gifts Kenyatta University A 1 Billion Cultural Center Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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