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China grants 1.2 billion Ksh to Kenya for upgrade of Confucius Institute at University of Nairobi (Linked to Record ID#43986)
| Funder | Hanban, Confucius Institute Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | University of Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2014 |
| End Date | Jan 06, 2032 |
| Duration | 6,579 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 59699 |
Grant Description
In 2014, the Chinese Government granted 1.2 billion Kenyan shilling to Kenya for the construction and upgrade of a Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi. The construction was completed by August 28, 2017. This Confucius Institute was initially funded by China in 2004 (see Record ID#43986) and was the first in Kenya.
The project was implemented by Zhongding International Construction Group.
According to a China Daily article from 2015, the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi was recognized for its educational achievement and will receive about 1 billion Kenyan shillings ($10.1 million) to elevate the department.
Sources & References
- 驻肯尼亚大使刘显法参观内罗毕大学孔子学院新校舍
- China’s Financial Support To Kenya Hits Sh488.8 Billion
- Home / Africa Weekly / News Digest Kenyan Confucius Institute held up as model for Africa
- Two Foreign Aid Projects Granted Good Completion & Acceptance Project 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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