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In a speech delivered on his behalf by the Minister of Agriculture, Father Owoko, Kagwe stated: «Collaboration with AARDO member countries can play a transformative role in facilitating the transfer of appropriate, affordable and scalable technologies suitable for rural settings». He added that using the collective experience, these countries can build a sustainable economy and ensure common prosperity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kagwe highlighted Kenya's role as a strategic source of investment in East and Central Africa, noting significant opportunities in agricultural processing, renewable energy, ICT, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure. 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