This archive report was first published on 24 July 2021.
President Uhuru Kenyatta held talks with Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney at State House, Mombasa, on July 23, 2021. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and Ireland.
Key areas of discussion included agriculture and technology transfer, with the President expressing gratitude for Ireland's support in the one million pound Irish potato value-chain project in Nyandarua County.
"We are very grateful for the collaboration we have in the agricultural sector. The results have been great. The collaboration in potato farming has made such a huge impact at the grassroots," President Kenyatta said.
The President also welcomed Ireland's decision to support Kenya's dairy sector and encouraged the European nation to extend assistance to the beef sub-sector.
On technology transfer, the President emphasized the importance of collaboration with Ireland through the Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) organization, which provides a platform for Kenyan youth to incubate and exhibit their innovations.
Minister Coveney thanked the President for Kenya's commitment to building strong relations with Ireland and noted the success of the potato project in Nyandarua County.
