NAIROBI, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has departed for Budapest, Hungary, on a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening Kenya-Hungary ties through key agreements in agriculture and education.
During the visit, Mudavadi is expected to sign two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that will facilitate cooperation in these sectors, according to a statement by the Ministry’s Press Services Director, Jacob Ngetich.
He will also hold talks with Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok.
The trip follows an invitation from Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who visited Kenya early last year.
During that visit, the two leaders discussed areas of mutual interest, paving the way for enhanced collaboration between the two nations.
Hungary has been a crucial partner in Kenya’s education sector, offering 200 scholarships annually to Kenyan students through the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme.
The MoU on education is expected to reinforce these ties and create additional opportunities for academic exchange.
In agriculture, Mudavadi and Szijjártó will formalize agreements on knowledge exchange and best practices to boost agricultural productivity.
Hungary has already set up a demonstration farm in Kenya, showcasing modern farming techniques and innovations in agricultural technology.
The agricultural MoU is also expected to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kenya’s agribusiness sector, particularly in value addition.
Beyond agriculture and education, Mudavadi will push for deeper cooperation in energy, particularly in nuclear technology.
Discussions will focus on implementing an existing MoU on training and education in atomic energy, signed during Szijjártó’s visit.
The agreement aims to enhance Kenya’s capacity to harness nuclear power for peaceful and renewable energy purposes.
The visit also seeks to revitalize the long-standing Kenya-Hungary relationship, which dates back to Kenya’s independence in 1963.
Hungary was among the first countries to establish a diplomatic mission in Nairobi in 1964.
