Aggrey Mutambo

Aggrey Mutambo, the Africa editor at the Daily Nation and seasoned journalist, discusses the evolution of China’s portrayal in African media. He highlights how attitudes have shifted from negative to more favorable, thanks to China’s outreach strategies, including journalist junkets and content sharing. Mutambo explores the impact of Western narratives and the growing frustration with them, as well as how returning scholars influence reporting. He delves into the allure of China's rapid infrastructural development and the complexities of balancing progress with environmental concerns.