By Dorothy Musyoka
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi,has called for more scholarships for Kenyan students to explore collaboration opportunities in agriculture and technology.
“I advocated for more scholarships for Kenyan students in agriculture and climate resilience to enhance food security in Kenya,” noted Mudavadi.
Kenya’s commitment to enhancing food security and climate resilience took a significant step forward during a high-level visit to the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) at its Gödöllő Campus.
Joined by Dr. Csaba Gyuricza and the university’s Vice-Chancellor, our discussions focused on strengthening partnerships between MATE and Kenyan institutions to advance agricultural innovation.
The CS also urged the university to collaborate with Kenya Seed Company to improve seed quality and production, a key factor in ensuring sustainable food systems in Kenya.
At MATE’s Institute of Technology, I witnessed groundbreaking demonstrations showcasing remote sensing, drone applications for crop protection and air pollution monitoring, and cutting-edge solutions for detecting plant stress. These advancements hold immense potential for transforming Kenya’s agricultural sector through precision farming and climate-smart practices.
Dr. Gyuricza confirmed that 58 Kenyan students are currently enrolled at MATE and expressed enthusiasm for increasing this number.
In a significant gesture of support, he also announced full scholarships for three Kenyan athletes interested in studying at the university, which has five campuses in Hungary and five more across Eastern Europe.
The visit was further strengthened by the presence of Hungarian Ambassador to Kenya, Zsolt Mészáros, underlining the growing educational cooperation between Kenya and Hungary.
This partnership is set to open new avenues for Kenyan students and researchers, fostering knowledge exchange and technological advancements that will drive sustainable agricultural development in Kenya.