China has launched the Swahili version of President Xi Jinping’s book, “Governance of China,” at the University of Nairobi.
The book, titled “Utawala Wa China,” was published in collaboration between the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, the Foreign Language Press, and the Kenya Literature Bureau.
The book explains the historical and cultural background of China’s development path, emphasizing its unique culture, traditions, history, and context.
Hu, China’s Tourism and Culture Minister, called the Swahili book of President Xi’s Governance of China a “major milestone.”
“I am glad to learn that friends in many countries, including Kenya, are very keen to know more about the experiences of China’s development, and the governance philosophy and practices of the Chinese leadership. History connects the past to the present, and we always carry our present into the future. China’s development path is shaped by its own unique culture, traditions, history and context,” he said.
The book promotes China-Kenya diplomatic relations and partnership in matters of governance and is spoken by over 200 million people across East Africa.
The book is gaining popularity among Chinese in China who are keen to visit the region.
Kenya’s Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza said the publication of the book in Kiswahili language will help Kenyans understand the social undertaking of Chinese President Xi Jinping and promote knowledge sharing and cultural exchange between China and Kenya.
The Tourism CS said that Kenya and China have embarked on many cultural exchanges, nurturing a more vibrant people to People dialogue through culture.
“The bond between Kenya and China have flourished over time and Kenya will continue pursuing even stronger ties because culture is a beacon that guides nations towards their destinies and resonates deeply in chronicles of development,” she said.
The nurturing of the Kiswahili language in China symbolizes its big influence and symbolizes linguistic appreciation.
