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Wetang’ula: Kenya to benefit from Brazilian agricultural technologies
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.
What you need to know:
- Brazil’s support is part of a broader strategy to share agricultural expertise with African countries.
- The south American country is one of the world’s biggest producers of coffee, soy beans and sugar.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula says Brazil has agreed to the unconditional transfer of agricultural technologies and innovations to Kenya — a move expected to enhance productivity and support smallholder farmers across the country.
The decision came after talks between lawmakers from both countries on the sidelines of the 2nd Brazil–Africa Dialogue on Food Security, Hunger, and Rural Development in Brasília, Brazil.
Mr Wetang’ula is leading the delegation that met with their Brazilian counterparts to explore how parliamentary diplomacy can advance agricultural innovation and sustainable development.
“In the spirit of South–South cooperation, our parliaments must take the lead in shaping policies that respond to the urgent challenges of hunger and underdevelopment,” said Wetang’ula.
Resilient food systems
“This partnership will help us build resilient food systems and create opportunities for knowledge exchange and legislative collaboration.”
Brazil’s support is part of a broader strategy to share agricultural expertise with African countries, starting with Kenya. The south American country is one of the world’s biggest producers of coffee, soy beans and sugar, having deployed latest technologies to improve yields.
The Brazilian pledge for tech transfer includes innovations in mechanisation, irrigation, and value addition aimed at boosting food security and transforming rural economies.
The discussions also resulted in the formation of the Kenya–Brazil Parliamentary Friendship Group, designed to promote joint initiatives, legislative exchanges, and closer policy alignment between the two parliaments.
Speaker Wetang’ula was accompanied by Nominated MP Sabina Chege and Nyaribari Chache lawmaker Zaheer Jhanda. The delegation also invited Brazilian legislators to visit Kenya later this year for further engagement.
Sustainable development
Mr Hugo Motta, representing the Speaker of Brazil’s Lower House, reaffirmed Brazil’s interest in expanding trade and investment ties with Kenya and underscored the role of parliaments in shaping development-oriented legislation.
Nominated MP Sabina Chege stressed the importance of people-centered diplomacy in driving sustainable development and closing gaps in agricultural research and youth empowerment.
Zaheer Jhanda praised Brazil’s agricultural model, noting that Kenya stands to gain from adapting Brazilian innovations to local conditions.
Separately, the Brazilian Chambers of Commerce, led by Chairperson Mr. Paul Pan, committed to deepening business links between the two nations, particularly in agribusiness, manufacturing, and infrastructure.