The Kenya-China Alumni Association has urged Kenyan students who have studied in China to better apply the knowledge and skills they acquired in China and contribute to the prosperity of Kenya.

The association released a statement following the response last week from Chinese President Xi Jinping to the letter from representatives and alumni of Kenyan students at Beijing Jiaotong University.

Henry Kibet Rotich, chairman of Kenya-China Alumni Association, said the association felt heartfelt gratitude for the response from President Xi.

"The congratulatory message resonates deeply with the joy we share in appreciating the invaluable education we received in China," he said.

The association, which comprises of about 1,500 members, is committed to shaping the future of both China and Kenya through infrastructure development and cultural diplomacy, he said, adding that the association is currently working on projects that will further put to use the knowledge and expertise the alumni have acquired from their studies in China.

"We urge fellow alumni to follow suit, becoming catalysts for change in Kenya by applying the skills acquired in China in a transformative manner," the statement said.

"We would like to express our best wishes for the enduring friendship between Kenya and China."