Kenya and Hungary will sign two Memoranda of Understanding to enhance cooperation in Education and Agriculture. The agreements aim to strengthen bilateral ties and improve skills development and agricultural productivity. The visit by Kenyan Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi includes discussions on furthering energy cooperation and revitalizing long-standing relations dating back to 1963.
Kenya and Hungary are preparing to formalize their collaborative efforts through two Memoranda of Understanding focused on the Education and Agriculture sectors. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance bilateral relations and explore new collaborative opportunities, driven by significant mutual potential in these areas.
Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, is set to sign the agreements in Budapest, Hungary, during his visit from February 10-13, 2025. This engagement comes at the invitation of Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who had previously visited Kenya, signaling the importance of these partnerships in advancing skills development and encouraging agricultural modernization.
Hungary plays a significant role in Kenya’s educational landscape, providing 200 scholarships annually to Kenyan students through the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme. In the agricultural domain, agreements will focus on enhancing productivity through the exchange of expertise and best practices between both nations.
Hungary has already initiated a Demo Farm in Kenya’s fertile counties, showcasing modern agricultural technologies aimed at improving food and nutrition security. The new agriculture MoU will also seek to boost Foreign Direct Investment in modernization and value-added agricultural industries.
The discussions will extend to a previously established MoU on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, which emphasizes the potential of nuclear energy as a clean renewable resource.
Additionally, the visit aims to reinforce the long-standing relationship between Kenya and Hungary, which dates back to Kenya’s independence in 1963, with Hungary being one of the first to establish diplomatic ties with Kenya in 1964.
The forthcoming signing of the Memoranda of Understanding between Kenya and Hungary represents a pivotal move towards strengthening bilateral ties. The agreements in Education and Agriculture are poised to enhance skills development, facilitate agricultural modernization, and increase foreign investments. This collaboration underscores the historical partnership between the two nations, highlighting a commitment to mutual growth and innovation.
Original Source: www.kbc.co.ke
