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February 14, 2026
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Kenya holds Chinese New Year of the Horse celebrations to deepen cultural bonds

Kenya holds Chinese New Year of the Horse celebrations to deepen cultural bonds

The event attracted more than 1,000 visitors, reaffirming the growing appeal of Chinese culture among local youth and ordinary citizens. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenya recently celebrated the upcoming Chinese New Year of the Horse in Nairobi, hosting a vibrant event to deepen cultural ties between the two nations. Organized by the Confucius Institute of the University of Nairobi, the jamboree featured speeches, cultural performances, and traditional Chinese cuisine.

  • Over 1,000 visitors attended the event, showcasing the growing appeal of Chinese culture in Kenya.
  • Margaret Jesang Hutchinson, vice chancellor of the University of Nairobi, emphasized that the celebrations reaffirmed the vitality of China-Kenya cooperation in culture, education, and people-to-people exchanges.
  • Wang Shangxue, Chinese director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi, noted that more than 30 partner schools with Mandarin classes deployed students for the festivities.

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