Kenya mulls agricultural transformation through technology for economic recovery

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Kenya mulls agricultural transformation through technology for economic recovery

STORY: Kenya mulls agricultural transformation through technology for economic recovery DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of opening of the twiga center 2. Various of Kenyan President inspecting the center business 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenya's President 4. Various of inspection of farmers exhibition 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenya's President 6. Various of inspection of farmers exhibition STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday said that the government will focus on agricultural transformation to drive the country's economic recovery at the opening ceremony of the Twiga Foods Distribution Centre in Ruiru, central Kenya. Twiga is a technology-driven company that connects farmers and retailers. Ruto said technology innovation will be the catalyst for this transformation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "We witnessed a pioneer in harnessing the convergence of transformative sect

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