Kenya and Australia Strengthen Ties with Key Agreements on Agriculture, Mining, and Labor Migration

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One of the major highlights of the meeting was the Australian government’s pledge to invest $75 million in climate-resilient agriculture.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia mudavadi .Photo by Musalia Mudavadi.

By Robert Mutasi

Kenya and Australia are set to deepen their bilateral relations following successful discussions between Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, and Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong.

The talks, which took place earlier today, focused on key areas of collaboration including mining, climate-resilient agriculture, education, and labor migration.

One of the major highlights of the meeting was the Australian government’s pledge to invest $75 million (approximately Ksh 9.7 billion) in climate-resilient agriculture.

This investment will focus on seed adaptation and other innovations aimed at boosting food production on the African continent in response to the growing challenges posed by climate change.

“We are investing 75 million US dollars to improve food production in the African continent to ensure that people are not adversely affected by climate change,” said Minister Wong.

Mudavadi welcomed the announcement, highlighting its potential to significantly impact Kenya’s agricultural sector.

He also encouraged Australian investors to explore opportunities in Kenya’s key sectors including mining, agriculture, manufacturing, housing, and hospitality.

Mudavadi stressed that Kenya is an attractive destination for foreign investment, especially in areas that support its economic growth and development agenda.

Additionally, Mudavadi lobbied for the relaxation of visa regulations for Kenyans seeking opportunities in Australia.

He pointed out that over 50,000 Kenyans are currently engaged in diverse sectors in Australia, contributing to the country’s economy through education, employment, and investment.

Easing visa requirements would allow more skilled and unskilled Kenyan workers to access mutually beneficial opportunities in Australia.

“Australia is home to over 50,000 Kenyans who are actively contributing to various sectors, and I lobbied for Australia to relax its visa regulations for Kenyans to enable more of our hard-working nationals to explore these opportunities,” Mudavadi stated.

Kenya’s Ambassador to Australia and the Pacific, Dr. Wilson Kogo, and Deputy Head of Mission, Fred Eshikuta, were also present at the talks.

The two sides emphasized the need to strengthen existing ties and explore new avenues of cooperation that would benefit both nations.

As Kenya continues to push for economic growth and climate resilience, the partnership with Australia is expected to contribute to achieving these goals.

This development marks another positive step in Kenya’s international diplomacy, as it seeks to forge strong alliances and attract investments that will bolster its economic and environmental initiatives.

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