Kenya’s Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, has met with stakeholders from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and Bodit Technology to discuss leveraging technology to bolster Kenya’s agricultural sector, and address pressing issues like climate change and animal welfare.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, 31 April, saw Eng. Tanui, the Country Deputy Director of the KOICA, Mi Park, and Bodit Technology’s CEO, Minyony (Ryan) Shin, focusing particularly on enhancing productivity and promoting sustainable market chains in Kenya’s agriculture sector.
In a LinkedIn post, Eng. John Tanui expressed he was enthusiastic about transforming livestock farming and enhancing food security by leveraging digital solutions. By integrating precision livestock farming techniques and implementing data-driven quality control measures, the initiative seeks to not only boost productivity but also ensure ethical consumption practices and sustainable market chains.
Highlighting the significance of agriculture in Kenya’s developmental agenda, Eng. Tanui emphasized that it is one of the key priorities under the Bottom-up Transformation Agenda (BETA). Alongside other sectors such as Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), healthcare, housing & settlement, digital superhighways, and the creative economy, agriculture holds a pivotal role in driving inclusive growth and fostering sustainable development.
The partnership between Kenya’s ICT Ministry, KOICA, and Bodit Technology stands as a collaborative effort to harness the power of technology for social good. By combining expertise and resources, the stakeholders aim to pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable agricultural sector in Kenya.
Looking ahead, Tanui expressed optimism about the collective efforts to make a positive impact on Kenya’s agricultural landscape and create a more sustainable future through technology. With innovation at the forefront, the stage is set for transformative changes that promise to reshape the trajectory of agriculture in the country.
By Derrick Kafui Deti – Digital Economy Magazine
