China deepens ties with Kenyan counties

More than 1 million people in western Kenya are expected to benefit from an ambitious urban development initiative that promises clean water, well-lit streets and expanded employment opportunities.

In a major stride in subnational cooperation between China and Kenya, the Homa Bay County government has signed an infrastructure development agreement with China's Taloya Technology.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, who presided over the signing ceremony on Tuesday, hailed the partnership as a historic milestone for the county and a landmark for China's engagement with Kenya's devolved units of government.