庆祝中国农历新年在肯尼亚，东非
Celebrating Chinese New Year.
2月5日，孔子学院的埃格顿大学举行的庆祝活动在农历新年迎来，标志着 猴子的一年， 2016年庆祝活动在教育剧场2.本次活动举行由副校长增光 教授玫瑰Mwonya 。在活动中，埃格顿 学的学生参加了歌舞，用这些来希望一个成功的新的一年大学的其余部分。


On February 5, Confucius Institute at Egerton University held a celebration to usher in the Lunar New Year, marking the beginning of the year of the monkey, 2016. The celebration was held at Education theatre 2. The event was graced by the Vice Chancellor  Prof. Rose Mwonya. At the event, Egerton University students participated in song and dance, using these to wish the rest of the University a successful new year.

The contestants sang Chinese songs and the judges were at ears to select the best of what the contestants were to offer. The audience enjoyed the songs as well as the performances that formed an interlude. The crowd applauded to encourage the contestants and appreciated the elegant songs.
During the show, lotteries were conducted, rewarding lucky winners who were present at the New year celebration.

At the end of the competition, everyone was happy as they received prizes and the Prof Muhammed took an opportunity to invite all the
contestants to join him for lunch at a Chinese restaurant in Nakuru town.


I was the host (MC) for the New Year celebrations and I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year of the Monkey.


新年快乐

在埃格顿大学孔子学院获得新导演
Confucius Institute at Egerton University receives new Director
Confucius Institute at Egerton University held a special day on 1st February 2016 to receive its new Director, Prof. Muhammed who takes over from Dr. Wolukahu. This special day was also used to welcome students that wish to join  Chinese language classes. The meeting was held at the Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS) language lab. The  lab was full to the brim, with students and staff members who were interested to learn more about what Confucius Institute has to offer.

Among the presenters who spoke of the events, students gave their experience with Chinese culture and traditions.  The students reported their experiences in Chinese dance, Taiqi, table tennis, badminton and songs. Additionally,  a student gave his experience when he attended a 6 month Chinese language scholarship.

Prof Muhammed informed the students that ten years ago, he had to travel to China to learn Chinese, which he learnt for seven years. Now,  since 2013, anyone can learn Chinese here in Kenya. Prof. Muhammed's experience was that after seven months of studying Chinese, he could communicate in Chinese with other Africans who initially didn't understand neither English nor French, but through the Chinese language, they could make first time conversation.

He encouraged the students that Africa needs China, as communicating in Chinese will open opportunities where a person can access nearly 2 billion people who can speak Chinese
He then invited all students to the celebration of the Chinese New Year on 5thn February.
Ultimately, we were all informed on the scholarship opportunities that are on offer; 6 months or 1 year scholarship to China to learn the Chinese language.

The meeting ended with the invitation of students to register for Chinese language classes and encouraging them to participate in dance, songs and culture to help them
understand more about the Chinese and their way of living.

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Happy New Year 2016

The year has started in top gear. It is already mid January and its not late to say Happy New Year to my friends and supporters.

Last year's events laid a basis of establishing more events this year. Of course during the festive season, I got to travel about. The most outstanding opportunity to taste the awesome scenery that Kenya has to offer. Chief in point, I visited the railway construction that is commonly termed as the Standard Gauge Railway. This is a grand project, which I couldn't resist snapping a few photos.

I am currently involved in planning for the following upcoming activities:

• The 8th Egerton University Cross Country on 6th February
• The inauguration of the 5th Vice Chancellor of Egerton University on 19th February

I look forward to an interesting year, full of opportunities.

Feel free to contact me on +254720358070 or rottokluke@yahoo.com.

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