"当我第一次告诉母亲自己从事的工作，她感到震惊。"29岁的达玛丽斯·穆廷达回忆往事，常常会心一 笑。 从乡村女孩到蒙内铁路上的首位女性调度员，一条是眼前的路，一条是心里的路。穆廷达感慨："蒙内 铁路带给我们的是机会，女性同样可以承担重要的工作。"（记者：代贺、许嘉桐、严钰景；视频：代 贺、王沛） 蒙内铁路开通至今，已累计培养约2800名当地标轨铁路技术和管理人才，穆廷达是其中一位。 2022年，初次来到调度中心时，穆廷达就明白，这里是蒙内铁路的安全枢纽。为此，她常常虚心向同事 请教，讨论技术指标，评估各类安全风险。她还需要紧盯监控屏幕，统筹资源配置。"我们要熟悉铁路 运营的各个环节。"一次次实践中，穆廷达积累了丰富的调度经验，也造就了她沉稳的一面。"当紧急情 况发生时，我该怎么办？""我们如何更好地提高风险防控？"是她常思考的问题。 "在一项男性主导的工作中，达玛丽斯·穆廷达打破常规。"肯尼亚媒体《旗帜报》这样评价，"她的事迹 彰显了坚韧不拔的精神，有力地证明了决心并不受性别限制。" 当地媒体报道后，穆廷达成了许多年轻人的偶像。比起出名，她更希望激励女性同胞勇敢追求理想。 穆廷达来自肯尼亚东南部马库埃尼郡。她 ...

0:00 当地媒体报道后，穆廷达成了许多年轻人的偶像。比起出名，她更希望激励女性同胞勇敢追求理想。 2017年5月，蒙巴萨至内罗毕标准轨距铁路——蒙内铁路正式通车，是中肯共建"一带一路"旗舰项目和 成功典范。 蒙内铁路开通至今，已累计培养约2800名当地标轨铁路技术和管理人才，穆廷达是其中一位。 2022年，初次来到调度中心时，穆廷达就明白，这里是蒙内铁路的安全枢纽。为此，她常常虚心向同事 请教，讨论技术指标，评估各类安全风险。她还需要紧盯监控屏幕，统筹资源配置。"我们要熟悉铁路 运营的各个环节。"一次次实践中，穆廷达积累了丰富的调度经验，也造就了她沉稳的一面。"当紧急情 况发生时，我该怎么办？""我们如何更好地提高风险防控？"是她常思考的问题。 "在一项男性主导的工作中，达玛丽斯·穆廷达打破常规。"肯尼亚媒体《旗帜报》这样评价，"她的事迹 彰显了坚韧不拔的精神，有力地证明了决心并不受性别限制。" "当我第一次告诉母亲自己从事的工作，她感到震惊。"29岁的达玛丽斯·穆廷达回忆往事，常常会心一 笑。 穆廷达来自肯尼亚东南部马库埃尼郡。她感慨去首都内罗毕之前，"甚至不知道火车是什么样子"，更是 从未想到自己有一天 ...

Core Insights - The Kenya-Mombasa Railway, constructed and operated by a Chinese company, has achieved 3,000 days of safe operation as of August 16, with a total of 15.928 million passengers and 41.963 million tons of cargo transported since its opening [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The railway spans 472 kilometers from Mombasa to Nairobi and is the first railway built in Kenya since independence, serving as a flagship project for the China-Kenya Belt and Road Initiative [1] - The project was designed, constructed, and is operated by China Road and Bridge Corporation, utilizing Chinese standards, technology, equipment, and management practices [1] Group 2: Economic Impact - The railway has significantly improved transportation efficiency in Kenya and stimulated industrial development in the surrounding areas [1] - During the construction and operation phases, the project created 74,000 jobs and trained approximately 2,800 Kenyan railway technical personnel, contributing to local employment [1] - The initiative has also enhanced local living standards through community development and public welfare support [1]

Core Viewpoint - The first African Human Rights Seminar held in Addis Ababa emphasized the importance of development as a key solution to all human rights issues, culminating in the release of the "Addis Ababa Consensus on Development Rights" [1][4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Development Rights - Development is highlighted as an indispensable human right, with a focus on eradicating poverty, hunger, conflict, and discrimination as foundational to human rights protection [3]. - The consensus underscores the necessity of a people-centered development approach, ensuring equitable distribution of development benefits [3]. Sustainable Development - The document advocates for sustainable and high-quality development, reinforcing the role of the UN Charter and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda in realizing development rights [3]. - It calls for respect for national sovereignty and the right of countries to choose their own paths for human rights development, opposing the politicization of human rights issues [3]. International Relations - The consensus firmly rejects unilateralism, hegemony, and protectionism, promoting a new type of international relations based on mutual respect and cooperation [3]. - It emphasizes the importance of collective action to ensure the implementation of development rights and the integration of these rights into the UN agenda [3]. China-Africa Cooperation - The document identifies China-Africa cooperation as an effective means to promote the realization of development rights, leveraging mechanisms like the China-Africa Cooperation Forum and the Belt and Road Initiative [3][10]. - China's experience in development is seen as valuable for African nations striving to overcome poverty and achieve sustainable development [5]. Critique of Western Approaches - African representatives expressed strong opposition to Western hegemony disguised as human rights advocacy, highlighting structural issues in Western aid models that may undermine African sovereignty [9]. - The consensus reflects a growing sentiment among African nations to define and pursue their own human rights agendas, free from external imposition [9][10]. Practical Examples of Cooperation - China has implemented various initiatives, such as the "20+20 Cooperation Plan" for higher education, which has significantly contributed to talent development in Africa [8]. - Infrastructure projects like the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway have demonstrated tangible benefits, including a 40% reduction in logistics costs and the creation of 74,000 jobs [8].

Core Viewpoint - The "Belt and Road" initiative serves as an inclusive global public product and international cooperation platform, addressing global governance challenges and promoting development through infrastructure connectivity and cooperation in various fields [1][5]. Group 1: Hard Connectivity - The "Belt and Road" initiative addresses global governance deficits by enhancing infrastructure development in developing countries, breaking structural barriers in global economic governance [2]. - The China-Europe Railway Express has surpassed 110,000 trips, establishing a vital supply chain link between Asia and Europe, countering trade barriers and ensuring stability [2]. - Key port constructions, such as the Piraeus Port in Greece and Gwadar Port in Pakistan, are reshaping global shipping patterns and improving regional logistics efficiency [2]. - Major cross-regional infrastructure projects like the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway and the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway are crucial for regional economic activation and improving living standards [2]. Group 2: Soft Connectivity - The initiative innovates rule supply and optimizes international trade and financial investment mechanisms, aiming to create fair and efficient global governance rules [3]. - The China-Europe Railway Express facilitates rule coordination and procedural simplification among participating countries [3]. - China's leadership in establishing international standards for renewable energy is aiding in climate change mitigation and promoting green governance [3]. - Over 100 global industrial parks emphasize equitable benefit-sharing and local interests, fostering new cooperation advantages [3]. Group 3: Heart Connectivity - The "Belt and Road" initiative redefines development paradigms and provides new perspectives for addressing deep-rooted global governance issues [4]. - Projects like "Ten Thousand Villages Connected" in Africa enhance local access to information and opportunities, improving the quality of life [4]. - The promotion of mushroom cultivation technology in 107 countries helps farmers engage in higher value-added industries [4]. - The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and Silk Road Fund offer diverse financing options for hundreds of projects, complementing traditional international financial institutions [4]. Group 4: Contributions and Challenges - The "Belt and Road" initiative significantly enhances global governance by improving infrastructure connectivity and activating regional economic cooperation [5]. - Despite facing challenges such as geopolitical risks and the need for further expansion of rule coordination, the initiative remains a beacon of certainty in an uncertain international environment [5].

Core Viewpoint - The Kenya Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), built and operated by Chinese enterprises, has achieved 3,000 days of safe operation as of August 16, 2023, significantly enhancing transportation efficiency in Kenya and contributing to local industrial development [1]. Group 1: Operational Achievements - Since its opening on May 31, 2017, the SGR has transported a total of 15.928 million passengers and 41.963 million tons of cargo [1]. - The railway spans 472 kilometers, connecting the port city of Mombasa to the capital city of Nairobi, marking it as Kenya's first railway since independence and a flagship project of the China-Kenya Belt and Road Initiative [1]. Group 2: Technological and Environmental Initiatives - The operation of the SGR incorporates Chinese standards, technology, equipment, and management practices, which have greatly improved transportation efficiency [1]. - The project has implemented ecological principles, including the establishment of animal passages and vegetation restoration areas, promoting harmony between transportation and nature [1]. Group 3: Economic and Social Impact - The construction and operation of the SGR have created approximately 74,000 jobs and trained around 2,800 Kenyan railway technical personnel, contributing to local employment [1]. - The project has also engaged in public welfare initiatives and community development, improving the livelihoods of people along the railway [1].

Core Viewpoint - The Kenya-Mombasa Railway, constructed and operated by Chinese enterprises, has achieved 3,000 days of safe operation as of August 16, 2023, significantly enhancing transportation efficiency in Kenya and contributing to local industrial development [1] Group 1: Operational Achievements - Since its opening on May 31, 2017, the railway has transported a total of 15.928 million passengers and 41.963 million tons of cargo [1] - The railway spans 472 kilometers, connecting the port city of Mombasa in the east to the capital city of Nairobi in the west [1] Group 2: Project Significance - The railway is the first built in Kenya since independence and serves as a landmark project for the China-Kenya cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative [1] - It employs Chinese standards, technology, equipment, and operational management, which has greatly improved transportation efficiency in Kenya [1] Group 3: Employment and Community Impact - The project has created approximately 74,000 jobs and trained around 2,800 Kenyan railway technical personnel, aiding local employment [1] - Through public welfare assistance and community building, the project has improved the livelihoods of people along the railway [1] Group 4: Safety and Environmental Considerations - The management team has implemented safety measures based on Chinese railway systems, including regular equipment maintenance and the introduction of smart inspection technologies [1] - The project has adhered to ecological principles by establishing animal passages and vegetation restoration areas, promoting harmony between transportation and nature [1]

Core Insights - The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway has achieved 3,000 days of safe operation, transporting 15.928 million passengers and 41.963 million tons of cargo as of August 16 [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway connects the eastern port city of Mombasa and the capital Nairobi, officially opened on May 31, 2017, and is a landmark project of the China-Kenya Belt and Road Initiative [2]. - The railway was constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation and is operated by its subsidiary, Africa Star Railway Operation Company [2]. Group 2: Operational Management - The Chinese team has implemented 158 regulations based on Chinese railway systems, tailored to local conditions, and regularly optimizes these regulations [2]. - The introduction of smart inspection technologies has enhanced operational efficiency and safety management [2]. Group 3: Economic Impact - The railway has created over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs and trained more than 2,800 high-quality railway professionals and management personnel [5]. - According to the Kenya Railways Corporation, the project contributes over 2% to Kenya's GDP [5]. Group 4: Future Commitment - Africa Star Railway Operation Company aims to continue prioritizing safe operations and contribute further to Kenya's development, setting a solid example for the Belt and Road Initiative [5].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of enhancing cooperation between Kenya and China in the transportation sector, focusing on multi-modal transport infrastructure to facilitate trade and connectivity in the region [1][10]. Group 1: Infrastructure Projects - Kenya has partnered with China to develop significant infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which is the largest infrastructure project since Kenya's independence [2]. - The SGR project includes the Mombasa-Nairobi railway, which spans 472 kilometers and began operations in May 2017, and the Nairobi-Naivasha railway, which extends 120 kilometers and started in October 2019 [2]. - Future plans for the SGR involve extending the railway from Naivasha to Kisumu and Malaba, and further into Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo [4][5]. Group 2: Strategic Importance of Ports - Mombasa Port is highlighted as East Africa's largest port, with a cargo throughput of 35.98 million tons and approximately 1.62 million TEUs in 2023, making it a critical hub for regional trade [2]. - The development of the "Lamu Corridor" is prioritized, which aims to connect Lamu Port with South Sudan and Ethiopia, enhancing regional connectivity and trade opportunities [3][7]. Group 3: Financial and Sustainability Challenges - The high cost of infrastructure development is identified as a significant challenge, prompting the need for innovative financing solutions to attract private investment [8][9]. - There is a focus on creating sustainable and resilient infrastructure that can withstand climate change impacts, ensuring longevity and environmental considerations in project planning [8]. Group 4: Future Cooperation and Development - The Kenyan government aims to deepen cooperation with China across various transportation sectors, including railways, ports, inland waterways, and airports, to establish a multi-modal transport system [10][11]. - The ongoing collaboration is expected to yield more projects that align with the goals of the Belt and Road Initiative, fostering mutual growth and development in both countries [11].

Core Points - The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway celebrates its eighth anniversary, highlighting its significance as a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative between China and Kenya [2][8] - The railway has significantly contributed to the socio-economic development along its route, with a total of 15.34 million passengers and 40.396 million tons of cargo transported since its opening [8] - The event included the release of a commemorative stamp and the ESG report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year by Africa Star Railway Operation Company [5] Group 1 - The Mombasa-Nairobi Railway is recognized as a successful example of high-quality cooperation between China and Kenya, enhancing infrastructure collaboration [2] - Chinese officials express willingness to deepen cooperation in infrastructure to benefit both nations [2] - Kenyan officials acknowledge China's contributions to the construction and operation of the railway, emphasizing its role in regional connectivity [2] Group 2 - The railway, constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation, is the first railway built in Kenya since independence, utilizing Chinese standards, technology, and equipment [8] - Since its opening on May 31, 2017, the railway has operated safely for 2,923 days [8] - The event was attended by approximately 200 representatives from Chinese and Kenyan enterprises [1]