Kenyan High Commissioner to Canada, H.E. Mr. Simon Nabukwesi, and First Counsellor, Mr. Mohamed Adan visited the Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre (BDDC) on Nov 21st, 2012 to see the research taking place in Canada with respect to different agricultural crops. During the guided tour, the distinguished guests visited different parts of the Bioproducts Centre where Dr. Manjusri Misra informed them of the ongoing research work at the Centre.
The High Commissioner was particularly impressed by the Centre’s ability to have world-class laboratory facilities. His Excellency, Mr. Simon Nabukwesi applauded the research work in the bioproducts field and also showed a keen interest in different bio-based products made of bioplastics and biomass at the BDDC research labs. His Excellency also emphasized the need and significance of shearing fruits as potential feedstocks for bioproducts to resolve current economic and environmental challenges facing Kenya.
