China has donated more than Sh370 million to Kenya in support of the response to the devastating effects of floods.
The donation is partly 2,040 tonnes of rice valued at over Sh360 million and Sh13 million in cash.
The donations were revealed on Friday by Minister Counselor Zhang Zhizhong of the Chinese embassy in Kenya.
The alms have been hailed as part of China's commitment to building a community of shared future with Kenya.
"The China Red Cross provided 100,000 US Dollars (about Sh13 million) in cash to humanitarian emergency assistance," he said.
Zhang further revealed that the shipment of rice is expected in the country by mid-month.
"At this moment, two ships carrying 2,040 tons of rice worth 20 million RMB, granted by the Chinese government, are en route to the port of Mombasa and is scheduled to arrive in June," he stated.
"We hope the food will contribute to the restoration from floods," Zhang said.
He further revealed that China sent its condolences for the deaths which resulted from the floods in a message by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to his Kenyan counterpart Musalia Mudavadi.
The counsellor spoke during the handing over of separate donations to Mcedo Beijing school in Mathare, Nairobi.
The school, which is heavily funded by the Chinese in one of the hallmarks of how the Asian economic powerhouse is exerting its influence in Africa, received Sh5 million - largely to respond to the effects of floods.
Part of the school was affected by the floods which struck Mathare recently.
Zhang said, "The story of Mcedo Beijing school is perfectly in line with the principle of building a community of shared future.
"Building a community with a shared future means shared joys and sorrows. It means solidarity and collaboration in building a better future," he said.
The donations would go towards renovations of the school and to provide desks, chairs, and books.
Every student will be given a new backpack to restart their study.
At least 39 students of the school are tipped for the Chinese ambassador scholarship as well.
"A shared future means shared values of humanity...I grew up in a poor family and with the help of others, I became a diplomat. There is hope for everybody," the envoy said.
Kenya's deputy director for Asia and Pacific Affairs Jane Makori welcomed the donations saying they would go a long way to alleviating the situation for the affected families.
"We appreciate and we know the children will appreciate. It is the real way to support our partnership. As a state department, we will continue working with the embassy to ensure the school remains supported," Makori said.
Benedict Kiage, the school's headmaster, said they were grateful for the support.
He revealed that China has contributed immensely to the school's rehabilitation including a solar power system serving the school's power needs.
