Peter Kagwanja

Peter Kagwanja (born August 8, 1963, in Murang’a County, Central Kenya) is a Kenyan intellectual, adviser, reform strategist and policy thinker on governance, security and African affairs. Quotes Knowledge is knowing what to say, wisdom is knowing when to say it. The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him. No matter how sweet, widespread or entrenched a lie might be, truth will always be truth—regardless of lack of understanding, disbelief or ignorance. Strong woman makes a strong nation. Treat her like a queen and she will make you the king. From modern history until the Cold War in the 20th century, Africa was at the bottom of international power for a long time and Africa's development was suppressed. The experience of rapid economic development in East Asia, especially in China, is worth learning from. About China-Africa relations, the criticism and misunderstanding of China-Africa relations by the West and a few uninformed African media are misleading and not in line with the reality of China-Africa relations. Since the foundation of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in 2000, China-Africa relations have witnessed positive development, bringing tangible benefits to the both sides. China-Africa cooperation plays an important role in promoting the South-South cooperation. There are 54 countries on the African continent, including more than 30 most undeveloped countries. China's investment in Africa has changed the investment pattern of great powers in Africa. China has become Africa's most important investment partner. 70 percent of China's investment is focused on infrastructure construction which African countries urgently need to develop. China's Belt and Road Initiative is achieving synergy with Africa's Agenda 2063. In Kenya, the railway from Nairobi to Mombasa will eventually link Africa's Indian and Atlantic coasts. The Belt and Road Initiative is in line with President Kenyatta's four pillars of Kenya's development: food security, affordable housing, manufacturing, and welfare and health care. At present, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway has played an important role in Kenya's economic development, and real estate and other economic belts along the railway are taking shape. External links Category:Academics from Kenya Category:1963 births Category:Living people