{"id":111489,"date":"2025-03-06T12:03:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T12:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/03\/06\/speaker-wetangula-seeks-chinas-support-in-digitizing-legislative-processes\/"},"modified":"2025-03-06T12:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T12:03:26","slug":"speaker-wetangula-seeks-chinas-support-in-digitizing-legislative-processes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/speaker-wetangula-seeks-chinas-support-in-digitizing-legislative-processes\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Wetang\u2019ula seeks China\u2019s support in digitizing legislative processes"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 6 \u2013 National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang\u2019ula has encouraged the new China Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan to support Parliament\u2019s push to introduce technology to facilitate effective oversight of legislative processes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking during a courtesy visit, Wetangula who doubles up as the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) Chairman acknowledged China\u2019s pivotal role in Kenya\u2019s development, particularly in infrastructure and technology transfer saying Parliament should not be left behind.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must strengthen the parliamentary friendship group between the Central People\u2019s Congress and our Parliament,\u201d Wetang\u2019ula said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership can facilitate collaboration in areas such as legislative training, technological improvements, and digital transformation and facilitate our quest to have a paperless parliament.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Speaker stated that the technological support would go a long way in improving efficiency, record-keeping, and enhancing public engagement thereby ensuring Parliament effectively carries out its duties.<\/p>\n

\u201cDigitization of parliamentary processes is one area where we can work closely. Public engagement and record-keeping can greatly benefit from enhanced technology,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

A key highlight of the discussions was the proposal to enhance inter-parliamentary ties between Kenya and China.<\/p>\n

Speaker Wetang\u2019ula called for a stronger Kenya-China Parliamentary Friendship Group, which would facilitate legislative exchanges, policy dialogues, and capacity-building programs.<\/p>\n

The discussions also touched on expanding educational and cultural exchanges, with Speaker Wetang\u2019ula urging China to increase scholarship opportunities for Kenyan students.<\/p>\n

He emphasized the need to strengthen Mandarin language programs in Kenyan institutions to prepare youth for opportunities in Chinese enterprises.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe expansion of Confucius Institutes and Mandarin language training will equip our young people with skills needed in today\u2019s global economy, especially as Chinese companies continue to expand their presence in Africa,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Currently, Kenya hosts four Confucius Institutes, one of them opened by Speaker Wetang\u2019ula when he served as Foreign Minister. The institutes have played a key role in fostering cross-cultural learning and diplomatic ties between the two nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cChina values its partnership with Kenya and remains dedicated to supporting key development initiatives in infrastructure, trade, and education,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Haiyan expressed appreciation for the warm reception and reaffirmed China\u2019s commitment to deepening its relationship with Kenya.<\/p>\n

During the discussions, Speaker Wetang\u2019ula lauded China\u2019s contributions to Kenya\u2019s economic growth, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has significantly enhanced infrastructure, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and major road projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cChina has been a reliable development partner, supporting Kenya\u2019s transformation through key infrastructure projects. We look forward to deepening this collaboration and ensuring sustained growth,\u201d Wetang\u2019ula further stated.<\/p>\n

Kenya and China continue to strengthen their strategic partnership, the discussions set the stage for enhanced trade cooperation, technological advancements, and diplomatic engagement, reinforcing the long-standing ties between Nairobi and Beijing.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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