This archive report was first published on 1 August 2019.
On August 1, 2019, Kenya's deepening ties with China were put to the test when a shipment of donated office equipment went missing. The container, which was supposed to arrive at the National Assembly, was found to be empty, leaving authorities from both nations stunned.
According to a statement from China's embassy, they were 'shocked' by the development. Kenyan police have launched an investigation into the disappearance of the electronic equipment, but officials have declined to comment on the matter.
Kenya has been grappling with widespread corruption and theft cases, and President Uhuru Kenyatta's government has been trying to crack down on the problem. The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of the government's efforts to combat corruption.
