In a significant move to boost Kenya-China development partnerships, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Sen. Hassan Omar on Wednesday hosted a high-profile delegation of Kenya-based Chinese developers at the party’s headquarters, Hustler Plaza, Nairobi.
The meeting, which comes amid President William Ruto’s state visit to China, focused on advancing key infrastructure and investment collaborations between the two nations.
Sen. Omar engaged in discussions with top executives from Fujian Construction Investment Group Company Limited, a major Chinese construction firm with a growing footprint in Kenya. The delegation included:
- Chen Zhita, Deputy General Manager
- Jiang Zhiqiang, Head of Business Development Department
- Chien Jiandong, Board Secretary and Planning & Development Department General Manager
Also present was Luo Zicheng, Deputy General Manager of China Wu Yi, a subsidiary of Fujian Construction Investment Group, signaling the depth of Chinese investment interest in Kenya.
The talks centered on follow-up projects from previous engagements, with both sides exploring new avenues for collaboration in infrastructure, affordable housing, and industrial parks key pillars of Kenya’s economic agenda.
The meeting coincided with President William Ruto’s state visit to China, where he has been securing deals in technology, trade, and infrastructure. Analysts see this as a strategic alignment, with the UDA leadership reinforcing bilateral ties on the domestic front while the President engages at the highest level in Beijing.
Sen. Omar, who recently led a successful UDA delegation mission in China, emphasized Kenya’s commitment to fostering win-win partnerships with Chinese investors.
With Chinese firms already involved in major Kenyan projects such as roads, railways, and housing initiatives, this latest engagement hints at new ventures in the pipeline. Observers speculate that deals in energy, smart cities, and manufacturing could be next on the agenda.
As President Ruto’s China visit progresses, all eyes remain on how these high-level talks will translate into tangible investments for Kenya’s growing economy.
