Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua on Friday hosted Dr. Slaiman Arabiat, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Mr. Wesham Akroush.
The second-term governor took to social media to share details of the meeting.
He said the duo paid him a courtesy call as he seeks to transform the county before he leaves office upon completion of his final term.
The Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader said they discussed several issues including agriculture and business, among other areas of corporation.
Mutua said his government is keen on exploration of the market for goats and other products from the Ukambani region.
The governor said he is committed to ensuring that the locals' living standards are improved before 2022 polls.
“We discussed areas of cooperation, especially in agriculture where we are keen to explore the export market for goat and sheep meat and horticultural products like mangoes and honey, as we get high quality cheaper fertilizer from Jordan,” Mutua tweeted on Friday.
Mutua said his government is considering exchange programs with Jordan in a bid to boost development in the region.
“We also discussed the possibility of having exchange programs for our medical staff, joint training for our officers as well as cooperation in the education sector. We look forward to further engagement and possibly, tour Jordan soon to identify other areas of cooperation,” he said.
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