Day: February 9, 2026
Chinese-backed musical talent show unlocks creative genius of Kenyan youth
Singers perform during the finals of Sing for Africa, a Chinese-supported musical talent show in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Yang Guang) Fanuel Mulwa was over the moon after outperforming dozens of contestants to win Sing for Africa, a Chinese-supported musical talent show launched in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, in November 2025. The artist competed in every episode of…
The Year of the Horse: Reflections on thePower of Bullet Trains in China
By Gerald Mbanda Throughout human history, the horse has been one of the most powerful symbols of movement, strength, and progress. In ancient times, the horse was not just an animal but a vital partner in transportation, communication, and warfare. Long before engines and electricity, horses carried people across vast lands, delivered messages between cities,…