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By Agencies Published on: March 21, 2026 10:07 (EAT)

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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attends a meeting with Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China January 11, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Pool/File photo

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Han Zheng, the vice president of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), will visit Kenya between March 22 and March 30, 2026. 

According to China’s Foreign Ministry, Zheng will also visit Seychelles and South Africa within the same period as part of his African tour. 

His visitation to Kenya is on the invitation of deputy president Kithure Kindiki. 

South Africa’s deputy president Paul Mashatile and Seychelles vice president Sebastien Pillay also invited VP Zheng to visit their countries. 

The visitation is part of China’s effort to cement ties with multiple African nations. 

During the 39th African Union Summit held in February 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping made known the republic’s intention to work with African countries amid the rising international status of the AU. 

Then, Xi said that China will fully implement zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries having diplomatic relations with China starting from May 1, 2026.

At the same time, the Chinese leader said China will continue to push forward the negotiation and signing of the agreements on economic partnership for shared development, and further expand access for African exports to China by upgrading the “green channel” and other measures. 

This, he added, would provide new opportunities for Africa’s development, and for China and Africa’s joint pursuit of the dream of modernization.

Additional reporting by Xinhua

Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 14, injures 60

By Reuters Published on: March 21, 2026 10:00 (EAT)

Smoke rises from at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, March 20, 2026. Yonhap via REUTERS

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Fourteen people died ​and 25 were seriously injured in a fire at ⁠a car parts factory in the South Korean city ​of Daejeon, fire authorities said on Saturday.

The fire broke out around ​lunchtime on Friday and was contained by 11:48 p.m. (1448 GMT), the safety ministry said.

Another 35 people suffered minor injuries, the fire authorities added.

They ​said the factory was owned by Anjun Industrial, which makes ​engine valves and is a supplier for Hyundai Motor (005380.KS), and Kia Corp (000270.KS), ‌among ⁠others, according to its website.

Reuters was unable to contact Anjun for comment.

In a statement on the company’s website, CEO Sohn Ju-hwan apologised, adding that it would fully cooperate with authorities, investigate the ​cause of the ​accident, review its ⁠safety systems and inspections, and swiftly implement all necessary measures to prevent a recurrence.

The government ​activated a centralised disaster management system after President ​Lee ⁠Jae Myung ordered all available resources to be used to deal with the fire and save lives.

The fire authorities said that ⁠one​victim was found on the first ​floor, four on the second, and nine on the third.

Motorists urged to use alternative routes as flooding hits Eldama Ravine–Maji Mazuri–Molo road

By  RFA Published on: March 22, 2026 07:11 (EAT)

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KenHA has issued a traffic advisory warning motorists of flooding at Molo River along the Eldama Ravine–Maji Mazuri–Molo Road, saying the affected section is unsafe for motorable traffic.

In the notice dated March 21, 2026, the authority said the flooding was caused by heavy rainfall in upstream catchment areas, leading to a significant rise in water levels.

KenHA urged motorists to exercise caution and follow instructions from police officers and traffic marshals on site.

It advised road users to consider alternative routes where travel is unavoidable:

• Eldama Ravine–Mogotio–Salgaa–Nakuru

• Eldama Ravine–Kabarinet–Marigat–Mogotio

• Nakuru–Salgaa–Ravine (for motorists approaching from Nakuru)

KenHA said it is monitoring the situation and will take appropriate action should water levels continue to rise.

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