[PHOTOS] The Star, Chinese Embassy host Kenya-China media dialogue

Policy, Research and Strategic Analysis Deputy Director general, Mustafa Ibrahim, Chinese ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan and Radio Africa Group Editorial Director Paul Ilado during the Media's Role in Fostering People-to-People  Connectivity: The case of Kenya-China Relations event at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi, on June 11, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI

The Star newspaper, in partnership with the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, hosted a high-level dialogue on Thursday examining the role of the media in strengthening people-to-people connectivity between Kenya and China.

The seminar, dubbed “Media's role in fostering people-to-people connectivity: The case of Kenya-China relations,” hosted by The Star newspaper in partnership with the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, brought together diplomats, government officials, editors, and journalists to discuss the media's role in fostering people-to-people connectivity in Kenya-China relations.

Speakers argued that while government agreements and diplomatic engagements remain important, the long-term success of bilateral relations depends largely on how ordinary citizens understand and relate to each other.

Discussions focused on balanced storytelling, cultural exchange, development communication and the growing role of the media in shaping public understanding of Kenya-China relations.

Among those who attended were Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan, Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo, Radio Africa Group Editorial Director Paul Ilado, Deputy Director for Policy, Research and Strategic Analysis at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mustafa Ibrahim and other officials.

Radio Africa Group Editorial Director Paul Ilado speaking during the Media's Role in Fostering People-to-People  Connectivity: The case of Kenya-China Relations event at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi on June 11, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Kenya minister counsellor Zhang Zhizhong, Radio Africa Group Editorial Director Paul Ilado, Chinese ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan, policy, research and Strategic Analysis Deputy Director General Mustafa Ibrahim and Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Editors Guild Linda Bach pose for a group photo during the Media's Role in Fostering People-to-People  Connectivity: The case of Kenya-China Relations event at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi on June 11, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI

Policy, Research and Strategic Analysis Deputy Director General Mustafa Ibrahim, Chinese ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan and Radio Africa group editorial director Paul Ilado during the Media's Role in Fostering People-to-People  Connectivity: The case of Kenya-China Relations event at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi on June 11, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI

Radio Africa group editorial director Paul Ilado presents a gift to Policy, research and strategic analysis deputy director general Mustafa Ibrahim during the Media's Role in Fostering People-to-People  Connectivity: The case of Kenya-China Relations event at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi on June 11, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI

Chinese ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan speaking during the Media's Role in Fostering People-to-People  Connectivity: The case of Kenya-China Relations event at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi on June 11, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI

Officials and guests pose for a group photo during the Media's Role in Fostering People-to-People  Connectivity: The case of Kenya-China Relations event at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi on June 11, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI

Policy, research and strategic analysis deputy director general Mustafa Ibrahim, speaking during the Media's Role in Fostering People-to-People  Connectivity: The case of Kenya-China Relations event at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi on June 11, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI

Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwonyo speaking during the Media's Role in Fostering People-to-People  Connectivity: The case of Kenya-China Relations event at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi on June 11, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI

Radio Africa group editorial director Paul Ilado presents a gift to Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwonyo during the Media's Role in Fostering People-to-People  Connectivity: The case of Kenya-China Relations event at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi on June 11, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI