Gachagua Shares Details of His Upcoming Trip to China Amid Disquiet in Govt

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will visit the Republic of China to seal investment deals.

In a statement on Tuesday, June 2, Gachagua indicated that he met the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kenya H.E. Zhou Pingjian to discuss the upcoming visit.

Additionally, the DP said the meeting would focus on Trade and investment matters.

“Kenya and the People’s Republic of China enjoy cordial and fraternal relations based on mutual trust and benefit, especially in trade and development.

“At the Karen residence today, I hosted the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kenya H.E. Zhou Pingjian, who paid a courtesy call on me,” stated the Deputy President.

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Gachagua Explains Reason for the Trip

According to the statement, DP Gachagua will pitch to different investors as part of efforts to attract investors for Kenya in the coffee, Tea, Avocado and other agriculture sectors.

“This is in preparation of my visit to China to among other issues, pitch for our Agro produce, Moreso Coffee, Tea and Avocado.

“We discussed cross-cutting priority areas of common interests between the two Nations, including enhancing Trade and Investment, among others,” added Gachagua.

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Plan to Revive Coffee Sector

Gachagua has championed for reforms in the coffee and tea sector, taking up the duties delegated to him by President William Ruto.

In 2023, he made several trips including flying to Colombia, to enhance the network of Kenyan farmers with global players in the coffee market.

Also, in Colombia, he attended the Global Coffee Producers and Roasters Forum, in an attempt to strengthen bilateral relations with the South American country during his visit.

The announcement comes at a time of political unrest in the country, especially concerning the budget allocated to the head of state and his leadership for foreign trips. 

However, the DP has reiterated his commitment and trust in the Head of State, saying that he will be able to successfully address the concerns raised by the youth in the country. 

“When they have issues, we cannot ignore them; we must listen. They are the future and present of this country. This country belongs to them, so if we don’t listen to them, who will we listen to?” he said.

“I have asked the two Gen Z in my home (the two sons) to create a forum because they know these things so that I start listening to the youth and become a better person,” he said on June 30. 

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