Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi spoke highly of China's achievements in the field of science and technology, noting the significant potential for cooperation between Kenya and China in technological innovation. He highlighted China's notable progress in rice research, with certain rice varieties demonstrating high yields — an experience of important relevance to Kenya's efforts to enhance food security. He expressed Kenya's hope of improving food security through increased rice production and its readiness to expand cooperation and establish a strong partnership with China in this field.