Nakuru ASK National Show officially opens doors to public, show goers assured of maximum security

Nakuru Agricultural Society of Kenya National Show on Wednesday July 2, 2025 opened doors to members of the public even as show goers and exhibitors have been assured of maximum security.

This was revealed by Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibara who was the Chief Guest on Day one of the Show.

Speaking after visiting some of the stands at the Show, County Commissioner Kibara revealed that already 120 exhibitors are on ground with more expected as the show goes on.
The Administrator lauded the theme on promoting smart agriculture terming it key in matters climate change mitigation.
He added that the government has continued to promote agriculture through subsidized fertilizer and other inputs.
He used the moment to appeal to residents of Nakuru and neighborhood counties to make good use of the show.
The County Commissioner who also chairs the County Security team, assured show goers of maximum security during the whole period of 5 days.
“We want to appeal to residents and neighborhood counties to come and learn from Nakuru which is agricultural basket. On matters security, I want to confirm and assure the show goers that the premise is protected and they should not have any fears,” he stated.
Nakuru ASK National Show Chairman Perminus Migwi addressing Press on Day one of the Show.PHOTO/PRISTONE MAMBILI

Nakuru ASK Chairman Perminus Migwi on his part noted that the day one kicked off well.

According to Migwi, farmers have a lot to learn on matters smart agriculture that goes a long way in addressing climate change challenges.
“This show provides a platform for our farmers to learn more on smart agriculture,” he stated.
Nakuru County CECM for Agriculture Leonard Bor pointed out that this is a well planned show with value chain and enterprises.
Nakuru County CECM for Agriculture Leonard Bor addressing press at Showground.PHOTO/PRISTONE MAMBILI

He reiterated that as a county government under the leadership of Governor Susan Kihika, works are on towards supporting farmers.

Kericho County CECM for Agriculture Margarer Lang’at noted that Climate Smart Agriculture is key towards food production.
“We are now moving to agribusiness and that is the way to go, giving the farmer a better earning,” he stated.
He added that as Kericho, they are in Nakuru on a learning and benchmarking mission with intend to being back ASK Show to Kericho.