During celebrations for the 76th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan reiterated China's unwavering friendship and commitment to Africa, emphasizing "sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith." Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi lauded China's role in Africa's development, highlighting ongoing trade negotiations.

• Ambassador Guo stated that China's principle towards Africa will "never change" despite shifts in the international landscape.
• President William Ruto's visit to Beijing in April led to 20 cooperation agreements and a joint statement elevating ties to a China–Kenya community with a shared future.
• China plans to implement zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent of tariff lines for 53 African countries, including Kenya, soon.
• Mudavadi confirmed that a Kenyan delegation is in Beijing negotiating preferential trade arrangements to achieve "predictable, reliable, and consistent trade arrangements."
• Key projects discussed include the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Kisumu and Malaba.