DP Gachagua urges Kenyans in South Africa to lead in promoting Tea, Coffee

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to Kenyans residing in South Africa to take the lead in promoting Kenyan-made products in the country.

Mr Gachagua said, together with the High Commission officials, they are key in growing the market for products for higher income to the farmers.

Speaking on Thursday during a meeting in Sandton, Johannesburg with members of the Kenya Diaspora Association of South Africa (KEDASA), the DP said the Government is ready to work with citizens residing abroad in promoting local produce.

“I would like you to market our coffee and tea here. We have good coffee and as business people here, you can consider importing the coffee beans and roast here. We have good tea and avocado products,” he said.

The Deputy President also praised the Kenyans in the diaspora for raising the country’s profile for their work ethics and reputation.

“All of you are our ambassadors. Be of good behavior, good reputation and good working ethics because we are known worldwide for being hard working,” he stated.

Present at the meeting were High Commissioner to South Africa Jane Ndurumo, KEDASA Chairman Bernard Maina and officials Pastor William Muchina, Pastor Moffat Andaji, Simon Wakaba and Mahat Salat.

The Deputy President engaged the Kenyans after attending the swearing-in of South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa for his second term on Wednesday. He represented President William Ruto during the ceremony and Union Buildings in Pretoria.