Assessing China’s activities in the construction and infrastructure sectors and their impact on the Kenyan Economy
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2013-11Author
Mulaku, Nyongesa L
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Through literature review and interviews the research sought to establish whether or not the
activities of China in Kenya are beneficial to the Kenyan economy. The research established that
China’s activities in Kenya date back to pre-colonial years but they became intense in the
construction and infrastructure sectors during the last three decades. China is, though, involved
in many other sectors such as agriculture, health, sports, trade in materials and equipment,
resource extraction, tourisms, aid, among others.
However, its activities in the construction and infrastructure sectors have drawn criticism from
academicians, politician and policy makers, some of whom argue that the activities of China in
Kenya benefit China more that Kenya. That as it may, considering the trade imbalances between
the two nations, Kenya is benefiting to a large extend. China’s activities have enhanced job
creation opportunities, skills and technology spillover, increase efficiency in service delivery and
in helping Kenya close its infrastructural gap.
What policy makers need to do is to ensure that they tap into the potential that China’s activities
present to the Kenyan economy, and at the same time work out ways of mitigating the trade
imbalances between the two nations.
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Master Of Arts In International Studies, University of Nairobi,2013.Publisher
University of Nairobi Institute of Diplomacy & International Studies