CS Dr. Andrew Karanja Explores Collaboration with Denmark’s Agricultural Sector

CS Dr. Andrew Karanja today visited Food Nation and the Danish Agriculture and Food Council in Denmark to explore opportunities for collaboration between Kenya and Denmark in agriculture. The visit focused on potential Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in areas such as modern food storage, pork production technologies, and cooperative models.

They discussed the adoption of Denmark’s advanced food storage solutions to improve Kenya’s food distribution systems, particularly for perishable goods, cereals, disease and pest control mechanization technology and other future solutions towards the achievement of the international SDGs.

He also explored Danish pig farming technologies as a way to boost Kenya’s pork production using Artificial Insemination and efficient feed utilization at farm level.

The CS was accompanied by key officials including PS Health, Harry Kimtai, Dr. John Mutunga, Chairman of the National Assembly Agriculture Committee, Margaret Kibogy, MD of the Kenya Dairy Board, Grace Muchemi, Head of Laboratories at the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), Daisy Muriuki, Director of Fish Safety and Quality, Dr. Anima Sirma of the Department of Veterinary Services, Dr. Dennis Onkundi, Deputy Director livestock policy, and Frederick Owino from the Ministry of ASALs.