"Partnerships between Kenya and Morocco will see a boost in the agriculture and security sectors as the two countries seek to strengthen ties," the paper pointed out, noting that "while Kenya receives rains twice a year, food security remains a hard goal to achieve due to poor water management."

Quoting the Moroccan ambassador to Kenya El Mokhtar Ghambou, The Star underlined that "plans are underway to train Kenyan farmers on water management, maximising on irrigation, skills and technology transfer to boost food production."

Already, Kenyan farmers are benefiting from price competitive fertiliser from Morocco's OCP group, the paper said.

"Morocco is committed to boosting President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Big Four, especially in the areas of affordable housing, food processing and manufacturing," Ghambou stressed in an interview with the Kenyan newspaper.

There is a partnership in place between Mandera county and Dakhla on how to maximise on livestock rearing, the paper said, adding that virtual meetings of players between the two regions about the partnerships have started and exchange visits will begin next year when Covid-19 pandemic is contained.

Other issues on Mandera-Dakhla in-tray are harnessing solar energy, religious affairs and border security, the source pointed out.

Kenya’s agricultural exports to Morocco include tea, nuts, vegetable and fruits.

In 2018, the total trade between the two countries was at $ 400mln.

"With Kenya battling terrorism seen to stem from homegrown radicalisation, Morocco is training Kenyan Imams on moderate interpretation of the Quran," the paper said.

"Morocco has shown a unique example of tolerance in the region so we want to send Kenyan Imams there so they can come back with a better understanding of the Quran," the Moroccan diplomat pointed out.

With Kenya being the economic giant of East Africa, Gambou said more partnerships will see both countries benefit from each other.