Kenya seeks Chinese investment to develop agro-chemicals industry
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Willy Bett, said the next phase of Sino-Kenya agricultural cooperation will focus on development of a robust fertilizer and pesticide manufacturing sector.
"Kenya has been collaborating with China in the field of agriculture to enhance productivity of this sector. We encourage Chinese investors to explore our agro-chemical industry that has potential for growth," Bett said.
He was speaking in Nairobi during the opening of the 2nd China-Africa Agro-chemicals Summit and Exhibition attended by policymakers, regulators and industry executives.
An estimated 40 Chinese firms are showcasing their products at the two-day exhibition.
Kenya wants to strengthen its partnership with China in the areas of research, technology and skills transfer in order to create a vibrant agro-chemicals industry, Bett said.
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