NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 6- Bilateral relations between Ukraine and Kenya are set to be bolstered as Ukraine take their relations to the next level as a Ukrainian delegation now seeks to increase agricultural trade which is set to alleviate the high cost of living.
The delegation, representing Ukraine’s civil, academic, cultural and political communities will be led by Lesia Vasylenko, said their key priority in the new era of cooperation is to ensure the two nations thrive.
During the visit, the delegation has held meetings with Kenya Invest and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce, as well as leading businesspeople, to discuss Agri-tech and the use of drones and AI for farming that can help the country be food secure.
Oleksandr Khomiak, a former Lawyer specializing in private equity and international corporate law who was part of the delegation stated they believe Kenya will benefit from Ukraine’s expertise.
The lawyer mentioned the county will reap heavily from Ukraine expertise in e-health, digital governance, agricultural technology, drone technology, nuclear energy, defence and security, and infrastructure development.
“We see Kenya as a gateway to Africa, and we believe that Ukraine can be Kenya’s port for Europe. From drones to special economic zones, Kenya and Ukraine are countries that can do business with each other,” Khomiak said.
The Chairman of the Board at The Maidan of Foreign Affairs Oleh Belokolos pointed out that Kenya and Ukraine have many interests in common adding that they stand to benefit from many of the same opportunities.
“In an age where great powers act with impunity, abuse their power and seek to enforce their ways of life on others – smaller democracies like Kenya and Ukraine must stand up for each other sovereignty – be it political, economic or military,”Belokolos said.
Ukrainian Institute Programme Manager Anastasiia Kapranova averred that politics is about people which is steered by culture hopeful that the culture between Kenya and Ukraine will strengthen their relations.
“I have already experienced the vitality of Kenya’s culture, the vibrancy of your creative industries, and your commitment to protecting and promoting your unique heritage,”stated Kapranova.
The delegation will be in Nairobi from February 5 to 10.
The delegation met National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula to deliberate on the best ways that the Parliaments of Kenya and Ukraine can work together with Vasylenko saying that their country regards Kenya as a crucial partner in the African continent.
