- Governor Nyong’o wants the ASK Kisumu Show to become a year round event to boost agricultural innovation.
- The show has been elevated to national status and will run from July 22 to 26.
- This year’s exhibition will focus on climate smart agriculture and sustainable economic growth.
Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has called for the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Kisumu National Show to transition into a continuous, year-round event rather than a five-day annual exhibition. According to Governor Nyong’o, the event’s potential benefits to farmers, researchers, and other stakeholders can only be fully realized if its initiatives and exhibitions are permanently grounded in the region throughout the year.
Speaking outside his office while flagging off promotional activities for the upcoming event, Nyong’o urged the organizers to emulate countries like China, where agricultural exhibitions run continuously. “In China, exhibitors return directly to their farms to experiment with and implement the innovations they observe at the exhibitions,” Governor Nyong’o noted.
As the patron of the Kisumu show, Nyong’o promised to sponsor a study tour to China for the ASK Kisumu Branch Chairperson, Rose Omondi, to help her study and adopt the year-round exhibition model. He further commended the current leadership of the show for being highly receptive and proactive in driving change.
Responding to the Governor’s remarks, ASK Chairperson Rose Omondi announced that the show has undergone a major re-branding and has officially been elevated to a national-level event.
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The exhibition, which opens its doors to the public from July 22 to July 26, is expected to host a diverse group of participants, including national government ministries and parastatals, various county assemblies, exhibitors from neighboring East African countries, and educational institutions ranging from primary schools to universities.
Omondi confirmed that preparations are complete, with comprehensive security measures put in place for all attendees. The committee is also in active talks to secure additional exhibitors from adjacent counties, including Bomet, Vihiga, and Kakamega.
This year’s event will run under the theme “Promoting climate-smart agriculture and trade initiatives for sustainable economic growth.” Omondi emphasized that the focus is on showcasing groundbreaking innovations, particularly in agriculture and industrial technology. While the ASK show has historically served as a vital platform for local talent, enterprise, and community unity, she acknowledged that recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, presented significant disruptions.
In reviving the event’s former glory, Omondi urged stakeholders to embrace change.She concluded by stating that the Society has adopted a fresh approach, backed by a new strategy and a renewed sense of purpose, to ensure the event drives tangible economic impact for the region.
By Fredrick Odiero
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