The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) in partnership with MACFRUT, a renown Italian fruit and vegetable exhibition platform signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening agricultural trade between Kenya and Italy.

Speaking at the signing ceremony held at a Nairobi hotel, the Italian Ambassador to Kenya Roberto Natali, noted that the collaboration fruitful talks that have been going on for over a year will boost business in Kenya and consequently grow the country's revenue income since agriculture is a key sector for Kenya. "With a youthful population, development in the agriculture area is essential.

Italy will bring expertise in value addition, and through knowledge-sharing, of which both countries can benefit," remarked Amb.

Natali.