𝐄𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

The Chinese government has expanded its partnership with Kenya by sponsoring 20 Egerton University students through the Chinese Ambassador’s scholarship programme.

The program, which targets undergraduate students under the Government Sponsored (Module 1) category, was initiated in 2013 and aims to improve society by being agents of positive change.

The Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Zhang Zhizhong, emphasized that these students will be the driving force behind stronger China-Kenya relations.

“Despite challenges you are facing while pursuing your education, stand out and be the ones who transform not only Kenya but also Africa at large,” the ambassador advised.

Egerton University has had cordial relations with the Chinese government for over 12 years, leading to the establishment of the Confucius Institute in 2012.

The institutes provide students with networking, job opportunities, and internships, particularly in Chinese businesses operating in Kenya.

To be eligible for the Chinese Ambassador’s scholarship programme, students must be registered and regular needy students with an excellent academic record and impeccable character.

The Chinese government has also offered 30 Chinese Ambassador Scholarships for the academic year 2023/2024 for Kenyan undergraduate students studying at the University of Nairobi.

The ambassador emphasized China’s policy on Africa is based on working with the continent to pursue shared interests.

He said China will continue supporting the education and agricultural sectors to help Kenya grow its food basket.