United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, met Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan.

During the talks held at the party’s headquarters in Nairobi, the two discussed how to strengthen the existing cooperation between the two countries.

The discussions also focused on ways to strengthen ties between UDA and the Communist Party of China (CPC) party.

“Secretary General Hassan Omar, while extending a warm welcome to Ambassador Guo, emphasized that the cordial relations between Kenya and China would contribute to advancing the shared goals of improving the well-being of the people of the two nations,” UDA said in a statement.

“The UDA party aims to foster a strong, cordial relationship with the Communist Party of China (CPC) based on shared beliefs and mutual interests. There is a desire to redefine engagements and promote South-South cooperation, emphasizing the importance of people-centred policies and collaborative efforts.”

Adding;

“The UDA party values the opportunity for high-level engagements, with President William Ruto’s commitment to strengthening ties at the top level. The CPC can play a key role in this through expert exchanges and training for party cadres, facilitating knowledge-sharing and capacity-building.’

Both parties further reiterated their commitment to the youth-focused initiative, with UDA encouraging the younger Kenyan population to emulate China’s best practices and identify areas for improvement to steer the country forward and foster the friendship between Kenya and China.

“In this spirit, the UDA has invited youth exchanges to explore potential gaps that can be addressed through joint efforts, helping the next generation better appreciate each other’s social and political landscapes,” the statement added.