China had recalled its ambassador, who had not returned to his post by the time of Li Chieh's expulsion. In retaliation Red Guards (China) demonstrators smashed Kenyan embassy windows in Beijing which was closed afterwards.[2]
Habib Jilani was ambassador to China until 1994 and was then appointed ambassador to Tanzania.
graduated in 1970 with a BSc Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Rutgers in New Jersey. Born in 1942 in Lamu County, Kenya, Jelani has over 38 years of professional experience in the public and private sectors. He worked in the private sector in 1971-1972 before joining public service in mid-1972 and has served at various positions in the ministries of trade and foreign affairs. From 1973 to 1982, he served in different capacities in Kenya’s foreign missions: London, Cairo, Paris and Washington, D.C., with duties including improving trade, tourism and investment between Kenya and these capitals.[5]
The Kenyan Ministry of foreign affairs acquired a chancery and an ambassador's residence in China for 515 million Kenyan shilling, saving the Government an annual rent of 12.6 million Kenyan shilling.[8]
