Author: Cliff Mboya

Dr. Cliff Mboya is a journalist and researcher with more than 10 years of experience in research and reporting. He completed his Ph.D. in international politics from Fudan University in Shanghai in 2020 where he analyzed China’s public diplomacy initiatives in Africa. He holds an M.A in Development Communication from the University of Nairobi where he wrote about China’s media portrayal in Africa using China Daily as a case study. He has a bachelor’s degree in international relations and journalism minor from the United States International University. He has produced editorial content in both local and international media outlets such as Daily Nation, The Standard, The People, Capital FM, Diplomat East Africa magazine, and various digital outlets. He started his career as an intern at the Ministry of foreign affairs in Kenya; worked as a part-time reporter at Diplomat East Africa magazine; joined the Chinese embassy in Kenya as an information and public affairs officer and worked as a China-Africa analyst and consultant after his PhD. He is also a research fellow at the Afro Sino Centre of international relations (ASCIR).