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October 31, 2007 05:00 PM

China courts African students

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Kenyan students visit the China Education Exhibtion at the University of Nairobi.
Kenyan students visit the China Education Exhibtion at the University of Nairobi. Evelyn Hockstein / MCT
China is reaching out to African students by increasing the number of scholarships and offering affordable education in order to soften its image on the continent.
China is reaching out to African students by increasing the number of scholarships and offering affordable education in order to soften its image on the continent. Evelyn Hockstein / MCT
Peter Kaiga, 25, recently graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in statistics, and is looking to get his Masters degree in China.
Peter Kaiga, 25, recently graduated from the University of Nairobi with a degree in statistics, and is looking to get his Masters degree in China. Evelyn Hockstein / MCT
Irene Ombura, 25, (center) an economics student, visits the China Education Exhibition at the University of Nairobi. While interested in the programs, she was concerned about how she would be able to afford tuition on her own.
Irene Ombura, 25, (center) an economics student, visits the China Education Exhibition at the University of Nairobi. While interested in the programs, she was concerned about how she would be able to afford tuition on her own. Evelyn Hockstein / MCT
Kenyan students visit the China Education Exhibtion at the University of Nairobi.
Kenyan students visit the China Education Exhibtion at the University of Nairobi. Evelyn Hockstein / MCT
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