Uhuru Meets Irish Foreign Affairs Minister to Discuss Agriculture and Technology
President Uhuru Kenyatta held talks with the visiting Ireland Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney.
Gathogo Wanjiru 
The Head of State and his visitor discussed a wide array of bilateral and multilateral subjects of mutual interest.
Among the talks were agriculture and technology transfer.
President Uhuru Kenyatta expressed gratitude to the Government of Ireland for its financing of the Sh1m pound Irish potato value-chain project.
This is being implemented by the International Fertiliser Development Centre 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,” Uhuru said.
The Head of State welcomed Ireland's decision to support Kenya's dairy sector and encouraged the European nation to extend the same assistance to the beef sub-sector.
“We would appreciate help in this field (beef sub-sector) as it will go a long way in creating food stability amongst our people besides boosting meat exports from our livestock,” he said.
On technology transfer, Uhuru said the country will continue partnering with Ireland through the Young Scientists Kenya organization.
“We have invested heavily and collaboration in this technology field. I see tremendous opportunities with your help in the technology world,” he said.
Ireland minister Coveney thanked Uhuru for the commitment to building strong relations with his country.
“Cooperation through the Young Scientists Kenya is also picking momentum and some of the members were able to come to Ireland and participate in some science events and competitions," Coveney said.
