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Kagwe woos US investors to venture into Kenya's agriculture

Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe.[File, Standard]

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe has urged American investors to venture into large-scale farming and agro-processing in Kenya, especially in wheat, yellow maize, and rice.

Kagwe, who spoke as he concluded a tour of the US, said such investments could shift Kenya from being a net importer to an exporter of key staples, driving food security and trade competitiveness while turning the country into a regional breadbasket.

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