Kenya and China have deepened their ties after the country exported 52 tonnes of anchovies, locally known as'omena', to China.
In a statement, the China Director-General of the Department of African Affairs, MFA, Wu Peng said the move benefits citizens of both countries.
"Glad to see the first 52-tonne shipment of Kenyan omena exported to China has been delivered recently. More is on the way. The FOCAC #Green Channel for African agricultural exports to China is bringing tangible benefits to African and Chinese people," Wu said.
China started to import anchovies from Kenya in June with a 315kg batch taking a flight to reach Hunan.
Kenyan officials have hailed the historic consignment for injecting fresh vitality into the local blue economy.
Jinzai Food Group, a Hunan-based snack company that purchased the anchovies, said the fish will be made into a popular Hunan-flavored snack at its factory.
The company has built a factory in Kenya for processing, drying and packaging anchovies before they set off for the Chinese market.
Changsha Customs said it is actively implementing China's initiative of building a "green channel" for agricultural and food imports from Africa and has taken multiple measures to raise customs clearance efficiency.
